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Best Campgrounds near Geneseo, NY

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Camping near Geneseo, New York centers around several state parks and established campgrounds in the western Finger Lakes region. Letchworth State Park, known as the "Grand Canyon of the East," sits 15 miles southwest of Geneseo and features dramatic gorges carved by the Genesee River. The park spans 18 miles with over 100 miles of hiking trails and accommodates tents, RVs, and cabins. Closer to town, Conesus Lake Campground provides lakeside camping with boat access. Stony Brook State Park in Dansville offers camping near scenic waterfalls and gorge trails. These public lands provide a mix of natural settings from riverside camping to wooded retreats within a 30-minute drive of Geneseo.

Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally from May through mid-October, closing during the harsh New York winter months. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for summer weekends and fall foliage season. Letchworth State Park Campground typically opens May 6 and closes October 16, while Stony Brook State Park operates from late April through early October. Cell service varies throughout the area, with limited connectivity in gorge areas and more reliable service near developed campgrounds. Fire restrictions may apply during dry periods, and campers should check with park offices for current conditions before arrival.

The camping experience varies significantly between locations. Letchworth State Park features electrical hookups at most sites with water spigots positioned throughout camping loops. According to visitors, the outer loop sites tend to offer more privacy with tree separation between campsites. Stony Brook State Park provides access to natural swimming areas and gorge trails where hikers can walk alongside waterfalls. Ontario County Park at Gannett Hill offers more secluded tent camping options with stunning overlooks. For RV campers, Genesee Country Campground in Caledonia provides 147 sites with various hookup options. Most state park campgrounds have clean restrooms, hot showers, and picnic facilities, though amenities may be more basic at remote sites.

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Best Camping Sites Near Geneseo, New York (132)

    1. Letchworth State Park Campground

    77 Reviews
    Perry, NY
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (585) 493-3600

    $300 / night

    "Letchworth State Park is known as the Grand Canyon of the East and is located in Mt. Morris New York. My husband and I visited regularly when we lived near Rochester, NY."

    "Not technically in the Finger Lakes but still one of the most beautiful parts of Western New York State. Splurge and eat at the Glen Iris Inn! Great for cycling and hiking but no swimming."

    2. Conesus Lake Campground

    6 Reviews
    Livonia, NY
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (585) 346-2267

    "They have a well stocked camp store, boat rentals, golf cart rentals, an indoor heated pool, jump pad, playgrounds, a hiking trail and frisbee golf."

    "Campground is on a very steep hill so it is difficult to walk around."

    3. Stony Brook State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Dansville, NY
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (585) 335-5530

    $21 - $90 / night

    "We stayed for two day and hike the trails. The gorge trail has all the waterfalls and you can walk right next to them."

    "The campground side doesn't open until around 11 we were told, and we reached at 8am, so we started at the North (day-use) side, parked there, hiked, ate, and eventually drove back to the other side, checked"

    4. The Ridge Campsite

    3 Reviews
    Mount Morris, NY
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (585) 658-4709

    5. Southwoods RV Resort

    11 Reviews
    Churchville, NY
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (585) 548-9002

    "The campground is about 20-25 miles from downtown Rochester and located in a quiet rural setting surrounded by farmland."

    "We stayed in August and we really enjoyed the setup and location of all the amenities this campground has."

    6. Genesee Country Campground

    2 Reviews
    Caledonia, NY
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (585) 538-4200

    $43 / night

    "Also they have golfing here and tent areas back up to the 9th hole (but still separated so you don’t feel like you are right on top of it) so you can easily knock around there and do a little golfing"

    7. Ontario County Park at Gannett Hill

    8 Reviews
    Naples, NY
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (585) 374-6250

    "Camper camping is close to everything, but less privacy. Numerous pavilions that are wonderful for parties or weddings. Stunning overlook that is breathtaking (also great for weddings)."

    "Ontario County lookout is a quick easy walk away from the campground that is never crazy busy. Great prices and cleaned up campgrounds."

    8. Stay Bristol Woodlands

    5 Reviews
    Honeoye, NY
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (585) 229-1140

    $42 - $175 / night

    9. Crabby Bills Boat Yard

    1 Review
    Perry, NY
    15 miles
    +1 (716) 628-5127

    $40 - $70 / night

    10. Gravel Ponds Fishing / Recreation / Camping

    1 Review
    Caledonia, NY
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (585) 538-9631
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  • Dayne B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Ontario County Park at Gannett Hill

    Inexpensive, Peaceful.

    I've stayed here on 3 separate occasions, twice in RV 12 and once in RV 6. 

    I used the 30 AMP hookup and had zero issues.

    Beautiful playground for my son to enjoy and meet other kiddos. Deer, chipmunks and rabbits will say hi in the early and late hours.

    Large dumpsters near entrance. 

    Dump stations are present, but I haven't used them yet. 

    Potable water is present at a small spigot. 

    The washrooms facility is very close and speaking for the men's side, it had 2 stalls, 2 urinals, 2 showers, multiple sinks, and a sturdy baby changing station.

    Hiking trails with gorgeous views of the valley within a 5 min walk of my campsite.

  • MacKenzi G.
    Aug. 22, 2025

    Sleepy Hollow Lake Campground

    Kid friendly but Bee Problem

    We had a lot of fun here and there’s a lot of activities for kids I would typically give this campsite 5 stars but our only problem was there were bees everywhere. I get some bees are apart of the camping experience and nature but we’ve never ran into this problem elsewhere. They were all over the campground it was very unpleasant and there was a nest under the playground we did advise management of.

  • Scott H.
    Aug. 16, 2025

    Hamlin Beach State Park Campground

    Relaxing 2 weeks

    The camp store is closed along with no firewood and no laundry.

    We stayed for 2 weeks and it was so relaxing. We loved biking through the loops and by the beach at the park. There was live music at the park during the week. The campground has an activity room full of things to do. As a state park, there are a lot of different people with different values, so be ready for the occasional obnoxious family. Our site was secluded and in the pines. We love it here and will definitely do this again!

  • Miranda
    Aug. 15, 2025

    Woodstream Campsite

    Rip off

    Have to stay at least 2 nights. Employees say one thing. Then boss charges me even though I was told it was okay. Aren't willing to reason with. Also traffic very loud at night

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 13, 2025

    Stay Bristol Woodlands

    Well maintained and friendly Staff!

    Campground is adorable, you can see a lot of other campers, but the spots are spaced out. Showers were nice, didn’t get to try the pool out as it was a quick stopover, but this seems like a fun place to spend some time

  • Ken B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 11, 2025

    Canandaigua-Rochester KOA

    Lovely KOA

    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. Thank you!

  • S
    Aug. 2, 2025

    Beaver Meadow Family Campground

    Ridiculous pool rule

    The campgrounds are nice. The staff, friendly. Brought our RV so I didn’t see the bathrooms. We had a site that was “lake view” which was funny because it’s a pond. It was stocked so fishing was fun. They have a nice heated pool. My only real issue is the ridiculous two adult pool rule if you are with kids. We spent all day at the rodeo. We came back ready to swim after being in the sun all day. Of course my toddler fell asleep so I stayed with him at the campsite and my husband took our other two kids to the pool. They were able to swim for 15 mins before the other people who were at the pool took off. So it was just my husband and kids left. The lady working in the office came out and told them they had to get out because“there has to be two adults and one has to stay on deck”. Like, what?!? Seriously? That’s the stupidest rule I’ve ever heard. So he gets my very disappointed kids out of the pool and they are just hanging out pool side hoping for basically a stranger to come swim so they can swim. They waited nearly an hour before they got defeated and came back to the camper. Stupid rule. I’ve never seen any campground ever have that rule. If you are that worried about a solo parent taking care of their kids, hire a life guard. Or make that pool rule known prior to booking. My kids had life jackets on and my husband is CPR certified. Literally will never come here again because of this rule. Lame lame LAME.

  • Ryan M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 25, 2025

    frost ridge RV park

    Good park

    Has laundry. Not well kept. Close to the birthplace of Jello

  • lThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 25, 2025

    Six Flags Darien Lake Campground

    Great family recreation spot

    Obviously being connected to Six flags is a fun family stop, but every part of the camping experience is treated with attention to detail and great services. We needed help with our water heater in our own RV and the camp team sent over a mechanic to sort it out within minutes. Free of charge. Good people nice natural and spacious sites and fun for the family

Guide to Geneseo

Camping near Geneseo, New York, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or an adventure-filled trip, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the stunning trails at Watkins Glen State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "The access to Watkins Glen! My site was in Loop D which has a direct hiking trail to the trail along Watkins Glen!"
  • Water Activities: Enjoy paddleboarding and fishing at Letchworth State Park Campground. A visitor shared, "We went paddleboarding... You can paddle down to Hector Falls and see it from the water."
  • Family Fun: Check out the playgrounds and recreational activities at Niagara Falls/Grand Island KOA Holiday. One reviewer noted, "The rec area had built-in games... Lots of amenities: paddle boats, heated pool, fishing pond."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A visitor at Sampson State Park Campground said, "The bathrooms were super clean and well maintained."
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer generous site sizes. A reviewer at Darien Lakes State Park Campground mentioned, "Our site was spacious, clean, and pretty darn level."
  • Natural Beauty: The scenic views and natural surroundings are a big hit. One camper at Keuka Lake State Park Campground said, "The lake is clean and clear, great for fishing, boating, and swimming."

What you should know:

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and organized activities. A parent at Letchworth State Park Campground mentioned, "The rec center had tons of activities and sports for the kids to do."
  • Safety First: Ensure the campground has a swimming area with lifeguards. A reviewer at Sampson State Park Campground said, "Lots to do with a couple of playgrounds, guarded swimming area."
  • Plan for Meals: Some campgrounds have limited food options, so bring your own supplies. A camper at Darien Lakes State Park Campground noted, "The park has drinking water faucets at a variety of places throughout."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site before booking. A visitor at Hamlin Beach State Park Campground said, "If you go here in a camper you better be super confident & comfortable maneuvering it."
  • Bring Extension Cords: Some sites have power poles that are far from the pads. A camper at Sampson State Park Campground mentioned, "The power poles are between sites and are often more than 20’ away."
  • Use Dump Stations Wisely: Be aware of the dump station locations and plan accordingly. A reviewer at Letchworth State Park Campground noted, "The dump station was clean and convenient."

Camping near Geneseo, New York, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With beautiful parks and plenty of activities, it’s a great spot to unwind and enjoy nature.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Geneseo, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, Geneseo, NY offers a wide range of camping options, with 132 campgrounds and RV parks near Geneseo, NY and 9 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Geneseo, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Geneseo, NY is Letchworth State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 77 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Geneseo, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 9 free dispersed camping spots near Geneseo, NY.

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