Fishers, New York campgrounds operate primarily from April through October, with most sites closing after Halloween due to northeastern seasonal weather patterns. Located within the Finger Lakes region at approximately 700 feet elevation, the area features rolling glacial moraines and drumlins creating distinctive camping terrain. Winter temperatures frequently drop below freezing while summer camping season brings daytime highs averaging 75-85°F with cooler evenings.
What to do
Hiking at Stony Brook State Park: The park offers multiple trail difficulties including the gorge trail featuring waterfalls. "The gorge trail is very busy but you still can enjoy the beautiful waterfalls along with the gorge formation. We also did the east trail that goes up to the top of the gorge and is also a little further into the woods. It was much quieter up there and the views looking down from there were breathtaking," notes one visitor at Letchworth State Park Campground.
Swimming in natural settings: Several parks feature natural swimming areas rather than constructed pools. "My favorite part about this park has to be their natural pool. It's beautiful and so refreshing. Great hikes with bunches of little waterfalls and small pools for swimming," reports a camper who visited Stony Brook State Park Campground.
Military history exploration: Visit the Naval museum at Sampson State Park for historical artifacts. "It has a Naval museum with many authentic items from that era. Very shady and ample bathroom, shower, and water facilities. If you like wildlife you may run into some animals that are indigenous to Central/Western NY," explains a reviewer at Sampson State Park Campground.
What campers like
Private wooded campsites: Sites with natural separation provide privacy at several parks. "We had a huge site near a little stream, overall the campground isn't very big with lots of seasonsals. Lots of activities for kids, and just around the corner from chimney bluff state park which are a must see!" explains a visitor at Lake Bluff RV Park.
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain high standards for bathrooms and showers. "The campground is clean and well maintained. The staff are ALL so nice. The amenities are plentiful and well cared for. The sites are level, in great shape, and has a wonderful large wooded area," reports a camper at Canandaigua-Rochester KOA.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Multiple campgrounds offer chances to observe local fauna. "I haven't stayed in a KOA before because they have so many amenities I don't use. I'm a birder and my tent site here is next to a little grove of trees where I counted 12 species of birds this morning," notes a visitor about bird watching opportunities.
What you should know
Limited cell service: Some campgrounds have poor connectivity. "This is a nice little park. I've stayed four times in 2021, for a much as 2 weeks at a time. Cell phone coverage is poor by Verizon and T-Mobile, and there is no WiFi, and no camp store," explains a camper at Flint Creek Campgrounds.
Campground layouts vary significantly: Sites range from open fields to deeply wooded areas. "We've stayed at a lot of KOA sites over the years and this one is as pleasant as expected. The sites for large rigs are very close together but that is not surprising. Our site was clean and reasonably level but there was no shade at all," reports a camper about site variations.
Yurt camping near Fishers, New York: While traditional tent and RV camping dominate, yurt options exist at selected campgrounds like Letchworth State Park. Yurts typically cost $15-25 more per night than tent sites but provide shelter with canvas walls, wood floors, and basic furnishings.
Water and electric hookup locations: Hookups may be inconveniently positioned at some sites. "Electric service boxes are shared in-between sites. This could pose an issue if your power cord is not long enough. There is only source for water fill up. This could end up being a very very long wait if you arrive at the same time as other campers," warns a visitor.
Tips for camping with families
Playgrounds with unique features: Look for campgrounds with distinctive play equipment. "Near the play ground they have a nice game room pool, air hockey, video games. There is a change machine too," notes a family who stayed at Lake Bluff RV Park.
Nature crafts opportunities: Some areas provide natural materials for creative activities. "We picked blueberries off a bush near our campsite to have with our breakfast every morning. I love this place because it is a short drive from our home and we feel we are far away from the city," shares a family who visited Webster Park.
Campground-organized activities: Many parks schedule regular events for children. "Close to wine country you will find this gem of a family campground. Dog and kid friendly with activities such as wagon rides, arts and crafts, movie night and various themed weekend events. The hosts were super friendly and welcoming during our entire stay," describes a camper.
Tips from RVers
Leveling requirements: Some sites require substantial leveling equipment. "Only downside is that the sites are pretty close and feel a little cramped when the park is full. There is a train track near the park which occasionally is quite noisy," notes an RVer about Southwoods RV Resort.
Limited dump stations: Plan accordingly for peak season. "Only 2 dump stations. They don't allow pull-in camping. Campers MUST be backed in," advises an experienced RVer about certain campgrounds.
Site selection for large rigs: Specific loops accommodate larger vehicles better than others. "The campground is about 20-25 miles from downtown Rochester and located in a quiet rural setting surrounded by farmland. The campground is quite large and has separate sections for seasonal and transient campers and has a variety of different campsites from back-ins to pull-thrus, 50 to 30-amps," explains a reviewer.
