Best Camping near Geneseo, NY

The Dyrt is here to help plan your best camping near Geneseo. Geneseo is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your New York camping adventure.

Best Camping Sites Near Geneseo, NY (129)

    Camper-submitted photo from Letchworth State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Letchworth State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Letchworth State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Letchworth State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Letchworth State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Letchworth State Park Campground

    1. Letchworth State Park Campground

    77 Reviews
    220 Photos
    486 Saves
    Perry, New York

    Located in Western New York state, about 45 miles southwest of Rochester, Letchworth State Park is known as the “Grand Canyon of the East.” Straddling the Genesee River for 17 miles the park encompasses more than 14,000 acres of deep river canyon and dense woodlands. The area was purchased in 1859 by William Pryor Letchworth, who recognized its natural and scenic value. He then granted it to the state in 1906 to be preserved as a public park. The park’s main attraction is the three dramatic waterfalls on the Genesee, which pour over escarpments up to 100 feet high. In addition to the spectacular scenery, the park also offers year-round outdoor recreation, from hiking, fishing and birdwatching to a variety of snow play.

    The large campground in Letchworth State Park makes a good basecamp for exploring the area’s many sights and recreation opportunities. It contains 270 tent, trailer and RV sites in eight separate loops. All sites have electrical hookups, and there are water spigots, restrooms with showers, recycling stations and a dump station available. Additional accommodations in the park include camping cabins and the Glen Iris Inn. Visitors also have access to several picnic areas and playgrounds, a swimming pool, sports fields, trout pond, a museum, and nature center. Campsite rates range from $24–$26/night, plus additional fees; cabin and lodge rates vary; reservations recommended.

    The best way to see many of the park’s sights is to get out and walk, hike or bike on any of the 66 miles of multiuse trails that wind through the park, and vary in distance and difficulty. The waterfalls are best viewed along the 7-mile Gorge Trail. One of the more unique and exciting ways to see the park is by hot air balloon. Other activities in the park include paddling on the river, nature programs, guided walks, and interpretive exhibits. The park also offers some of the best birdwatching in the state. In winter, many of the park’s trails become snowshoe and cross-country ski routes, and a few are even open to snowmobiles, so no matter what time of year you visit, there’s a way to play outdoors.

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Stony Brook State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Stony Brook State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Stony Brook State Park Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Southwoods RV Resort
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    Camper-submitted photo from Southwoods RV Resort

    3. Southwoods RV Resort

    11 Reviews
    28 Photos
    29 Saves
    Churchville, New York
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Hamlin Beach State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Hamlin Beach State Park Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Hamlin Beach State Park Campground

    4. Hamlin Beach State Park Campground

    30 Reviews
    77 Photos
    110 Saves
    Morton, New York
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Conesus Lake Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Conesus Lake Campground

    5. Conesus Lake Campground

    6 Reviews
    7 Photos
    27 Saves
    Livonia, New York
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Jellystone Park™ of Western New York
    Camper-submitted photo from Jellystone Park™ of Western New York
    Camper-submitted photo from Jellystone Park™ of Western New York
    Camper-submitted photo from Jellystone Park™ of Western New York
    Camper-submitted photo from Jellystone Park™ of Western New York
    Camper-submitted photo from Jellystone Park™ of Western New York

    6. Jellystone Park™ of Western New York

    14 Reviews
    28 Photos
    53 Saves
    North Java, New York

    Welcome to Jellystone Park™ of Western New York, the ideal spot for your next family vacation, reunion, or a getaway in the great outdoors! Located on over 100 acres of serene pine forest in the heart of North Java, our resort offers the perfect destination for your next family vacation!

    RV enthusiasts can enjoy our spacious and well-equipped RV sites, complete with full hookups. If you prefer tent camping, we have plenty of camping sites available where you can pitch your tent and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the surrounding wilderness. For those seeking a rustic yet comfortable experience, our cabin rentals are a great option, offering a cozy retreat nestled in the serene woods.

    With numerous amenities, there's always something to keep you active and entertained throughout the day. Explore our hiking trails, take a dip in our swimming pool, challenge your family and friends to a game of mini-golf, or spend some quality time at our playgrounds and game room. We also have planned activities and themed weekends, ensuring that there's always something fun happening at Jellystone Park™ of Western New York. Don't wait! Make Jellystone Park™ of Western New York your next travel destination and create cherished memories with your family amidst the peaceful pines of North Java.

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $31 - $276 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Darien Lakes State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Darien Lakes State Park Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Darien Lakes State Park Campground

    7. Darien Lakes State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    35 Photos
    105 Saves
    Darien Center, New York

    Darien Lakes State Park's terrain is hilly with woodlands, ravines, streams and 12-acre Harlow Lake. Darien Lake Campground has a total of 154 campsites, 141 with electricity and 13 primitive sites without. Also available are heated comfort stations and showers, a beach, playgrounds, fishing, hiking and horseback riding trails, picnic areas and a rustic bridge over the lake channel to Picnic Island. In winter, multiple-use trails are open for hiking, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Darien also has two picnic shelters available for a fee by reservation only.

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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Keuka Lake State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Keuka Lake State Park Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Keuka Lake State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Keuka Lake State Park Campground

    8. Keuka Lake State Park Campground

    22 Reviews
    55 Photos
    210 Saves
    Branchport, New York

    Keuka Lake State Park is a sought-after spot in the Finger Lakes wine country in upstate New York. Vineyard-covered slopes, glimmering water and clear blue sky set the scene for the perfect escape. Keuka is one of the warmer Finger Lakes and is an ideal place for swimming and relaxing on the beach. Keuka Lake State Park is also a great destination for a range of outdoor recreational activities including hiking, swimming, boating and, of course, fishing. The lake is considered one of the best places to fish in upstate New York.

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    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Cherry Hill Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Cherry Hill Campground
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    9. Cherry Hill Campground

    13 Reviews
    8 Photos
    134 Saves
    Darien Center, New York

    Our campsites are well spaced out and private and we have 63 acres of uncrowded hiking trails and nature! Located directly across from Six Flags Darien Lake, Cherry Hill Campground is a traditional campground with free hot showers and flush toilets, horse shoes pits, volleyball, tether ball and a pond for catch & release fishing. Whether you're here for a day trip to spectacular Niagara Falls, beautiful Letchworth State Park, or just chilling out here by your campfire, this will be the getaway you have been looking for. We have a charming little camp store with all the basics (ice, fire starters, firewood, charcoal, soft drinks, snacks, toiletries, & everything you need for S’mores!). Each spacious campsite has a picnic table and firepit. Simple, rustic, and beautiful, Cherry Hill Campground is how camping should be!

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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $39 - $69 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Six Flags Darien Lake Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Six Flags Darien Lake Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Six Flags Darien Lake Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Six Flags Darien Lake Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Six Flags Darien Lake Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Six Flags Darien Lake Campground

    10. Six Flags Darien Lake Campground

    16 Reviews
    11 Photos
    9 Saves
    Darien Center, New York

    Camp, glamp, rent an RV or stay in a cabin beside the Darien Lake Six Flags. Access full hookups, pull-throughs and standard sites. Darien Lake Camping allows for access to both campsites and the theme park with Six Flags packages. All campers are given access to the park 30 minutes early so you can get to your favorite rides without waiting in line. Dog and campfire friendly.

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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
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Pet-friendly camping near Geneseo

Recent Reviews in Geneseo

484 Reviews of 129 Geneseo Campgrounds


  • Bulldog A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Southwoods RV Resort
    Oct. 19, 2024

    Southwoods RV Resort

    BEST CAMPGROUND IN WESTERN NY

    DYLAN & TIFFANY ARE AWESOME! THEY ARE HELPFUL CARING AND SO NICE!!! WE STAYED MONTHLY AND GO TO FLORIDA FOR THE WINTER AND ARE COMING BACK NEXT YEAR!

  • Jeremy S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Qka View
    Oct. 9, 2024

    Qka View

    Perfect location

    Perfect location great view of the lake and close to many breweries wineries distilleries hiking trails state parks and amazing restaurants

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Letchworth State Park Campground
    Oct. 2, 2024

    Letchworth State Park Campground

    Beautiful park with lots to see

    Nice trails and lots to do. Verizon coverage at our campsite was mostly non-existent. Showers were spacious but floors were always wet from floors not being sloped properly. Yea, we're shower snobs. :). Beautiful waterfalls and gorge!

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugar Hill Recreation Area Camping
    Oct. 1, 2024

    Sugar Hill Recreation Area Camping

    Amazing campground

    Very well maintained. Some sites are close and some a spread out. About half of them are in the sun and half get shade all day. I switched sites after a day to get some solar charging. Clean bathrooms with flush toilets. Sign in near bathrooms on arrival. Dogs must be on a leash but I found a spot down the hill to the south where there are no campsites to let them play fetch for a bit.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Conesus Lake Campground
    Sep. 15, 2024

    Conesus Lake Campground

    Conesus Lake Campground

    Cozy campground. Clean single person bathrooms. Golf cart, paddle board and kayak rentals available. Campground is on a very steep hill so it is difficult to walk around.

  • vThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Kanakadea Park
    Sep. 15, 2024

    Kanakadea Park

    Noisy

    Big open campground with lots of sites both electric and non electric. Many rigs in non electric sites running generators 24 hours. Very noisy. Would not recommend

  • June B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hamlin Beach State Park Campground
    Sep. 13, 2024

    Hamlin Beach State Park Campground

    Beautiful and quiet

    07 and 08 2024.  We stayed in loop A, the showers and bathrooms are newer in this area and no matter what time of day or night I went, they were clean.  Sites have a good amount of trees and shade, if you need solar, look on Google maps first before picking site.  The parkway to Hamlin may have some shorter underpasses for tall rigs, so pay attention or check ahead if you have a large rig.  The beach is great, and there are several playgrounds for kids.  Never saw the dump stations busy, but then again we didn't go right at check out time either.  Kids will be kids and laugh and play during the day, even though we're retired, we enjoy the sound of happy children.  Come quiet time, it was just that, quiet.  Odds are you will need to level your rig, dirt, stone etc., but that's to be expected, we are camping after all.  All the staff that we came in contact with were pleasant and helpful.  We live relatively near Hamlin and plan on going there several times a year.  Perfect get away.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugar Hill Fire Tower Campsite
    Aug. 24, 2024

    Sugar Hill Fire Tower Campsite

    Excellent Free Site

    No show but decent bathrooms. I spent a night at Watkins Glen the only advantage was the shower. But you can wash up well here. You can stay horses here, each site has a fire pit and it feels safe.

  • Emily F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Stony Brook State Park Campground
    Aug. 2, 2024

    Stony Brook State Park Campground

    Review about sites 321 to 325

    I stayed here and it was very peaceful, but it was also pretty empty. Some of the sides are very close together, but if you look around, you can get one that has a little bit more privacy. Clean bathrooms, clean showers. Hikes from the site. Swimming as well!!

  • Nate & His Reina Puertorriqueña H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Darien Lakes State Park Campground
    Aug. 2, 2024

    Darien Lakes State Park Campground

    Great experience.

    Check-in was quick and easy. Our site was spacious, clean, and pretty darn level. Bathrooms were dated, but pretty clean for the amount of traffic. Water was hot and had great pressure. We were there for @KingdomBound2024. The campground was 6 minutes from Darien lake Amusement Park. We will definitely be back next year.

  • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugar Hill Fire Tower Campsite
    Jul. 23, 2024

    Sugar Hill Fire Tower Campsite

    Amazing campsite!!

    Stopped in to "ride out a rain storm." After surviving the night, we discovered all the amenities. Free garbage service daily, Water faucets were placed all over the campground. There is a Forest Fire Lookout Tower next to the bathrooms.

    Camp sites are disbursed so you don't feel crowded or squeezed for space.

    Weekends are very busy but weekdays there were no more than 7 or 8 campsites occupied each night.

    The horse stalls were used regularly and seeing horses coming and going on trail rides is a daily occurrence.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Sleepy Hollow Lake Campground
    Jul. 20, 2024

    Sleepy Hollow Lake Campground

    Psychotic Management

    If you have any concerns about their park or services they will immediately avoid you like the black plague!!! It's almost like they have things to hide, or don't want to justly return not even $1 that they are not entitled to. Running away from customers says a lot about their lack of professionalism, level of maturity, lack of integrity after they get paid, and the possible false statements they are making in their advertisements. To make a long story short, I did not receive all the services that they were supposed to deliver after paying them. The petting zoo is also questionable and one that should be looked at by PETA. Never going here again.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sprague Brook Park
    Jul. 17, 2024

    Sprague Brook Park

    Beautiful well maintained.

    We have stayed at both a full hook up and a no hook up site, and both were roomy and clean. The park is awesome. I absolutely love the memorial park .

  • Brandon L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Letchworth State Park Campground
    Jul. 12, 2024

    Letchworth State Park Campground

    Amazing place to stay

    We had a great time here we stayed for a whole week to get the extra savings and we loved every day of it. There was something new every day. The waterfalls were amazing. The rec center had tons of activities and sports for the kids to do. They had a really cool playground, which was like a rope course.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Palmers Pond State Forest
    Jul. 7, 2024

    Palmers Pond State Forest

    Quiet and beautiful

    The written directions from other reviews were easy to follow. The road was gravel but pretty easy to drive. I found one of the first spots and was very comfortable. Beautiful space, some people drove past but not much noise aside from that. Loved this spot!


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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 129 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.

  • What parks are near Geneseo, NY?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 parks near Geneseo, NY that allow camping, notably Cowanesque Lake and Tioga-Hammond Lakes.