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Best Tent Camping near Honeoye Falls, NY

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The Finger Lakes region surrounding Honeoye Falls, New York offers several tent camping options within a short drive. Holiday Hill Campground in Springwater, about 25 miles south, provides tent-only camping from May 1 to October 14 with drive-in access to wooded sites. The PineApple Farm, located northeast of Honeoye Falls, offers primitive tent camping with basic amenities including drinking water and shower facilities. For those seeking walk-in tent sites, Cold Weather Camping in the Finger Lakes provides a more secluded backcountry tent camping experience with picnic tables and toilet facilities.

Most tent campgrounds in the Honeoye Falls area feature dirt or gravel pads with minimal grading. Holiday Hill Campground provides electric hookups, fire rings, and picnic tables at each site, though campers should note firewood is not available for purchase. Water hookups are available, but the campground lacks shower facilities and trash collection. Sites at The PineApple Farm include access to drinking water, toilets, and shower facilities. Campers planning primitive tent camping should prepare for variable conditions, especially during spring when rainfall can affect site conditions.

Tent campers visiting Holiday Hill Campground benefit from proximity to Hemlock and Canadice Lakes. According to reviews, the area offers "lots of trails" including Reynolds Gully and Johnson Hill trails, making it an excellent base for day hiking. One visitor noted that while the campground can be busy, "sites are clean and spacious side to side." At Cold Weather Camping in the Finger Lakes, tent sites include amenities like drinking water and picnic tables while maintaining a more rustic, backcountry camping atmosphere. The location offers a quieter alternative to more developed campgrounds, with alcohol permitted and firewood available on site. For tent campers seeking both natural surroundings and basic amenities, these locations provide varied options within reasonable distance of Honeoye Falls.

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  • Jama A.
    Jul. 15, 2025

    Canandaigua-Rochester KOA

    Camping near Canandaigua, New York

    Campers exploring the Canandaigua area discover a delightful mix of lakeside retreats, wooded state parks, and family-friendly RV resorts. Just minutes from downtown, Canandaigua City Park Campground offers easy access to local shops and the lakefront beach, making it a convenient base for those who want town amenities within walking distance. A short drive farther out leads to Keuka Lake State Park Campground and the privately owned Canandaigua-Rochester KOA, both of which feature spacious sites, clean facilities, and excellent opportunities for swimming, kayaking, and fishing on the Finger Lakes. For those seeking a quieter experience, numerous backcountry and dispersed sites are tucked into the surrounding National Forest, where campers can truly unplug—though it’s essential to bring all necessary supplies and practice Leave No Trace principles. Ontario County Park at Gannett Hill and the Stay Bristol Woodlands campground blend rustic charm with modern comforts: well-maintained restrooms, picnic shelters, and on-site hiking trails that wind through hardwood forests and offer scenic overlooks, especially stunning during fall foliage season. Travel logistics are a breeze when visitors prearrange an airport shuttle from Rochester or Syracuse airports, ensuring a smooth transition from plane to campsite. And for adventurers mapping out multiple stops across the Finger Lakes or beyond, reliable multi-city transfers provide comfortable, door-to-door rides—no rental car necessary. With its blend of waterfront sites, wooded hideaways, and nearby attractions—wineries, waterfalls, and historic villages—the Canandaigua region truly has something for every type of camper. Whether pitching a tent under the stars or rolling in with an RV, visitors will find endless opportunities for adventure and relaxation.

  • Jess W.
    Aug. 19, 2018

    Letchworth State Park Campground

    Amazing state park, crappy campground

    The state park is breathtaking. The campground is horrendous. The restrooms were disgusting. The site barely fit our one tent (8man Coleman) even though it was advertised as a two tent site. The camp fire ring had no solid base- it just sat on the grass and fires would not stay lit. The quiet hours were not enforced. Yelling and loud music kept us up until ridiculous hours. I would not rate this as family friendly.

  • J
    Aug. 15, 2021

    Cayuga Lake State Park Campground

    Great stay, choose your site wisely!

    We stayed 2 nights at site 1002. I think this site is one of the best in the campground! Very secluded and private. Be weary that some of the camp sites are closer to playgrounds than they appear on the map.

    Great facilities, dumpsters, potable water! Bring lots of bugspray and fire starters as it does rain up here which affects the fire wood.

  • Randall K.
    Aug. 25, 2023

    Genesee Country Campground

    Great spot - esp for tents!

    What a great place this was!

    Everyone was very nice and bathrooms were so clean! To top it off the sites for tents are amazing - so private and pretty. In fact it’s so private we were able to set up our own portable toilet and have complete privacy.

    Nice little store too! Overall this place was great and we’d stay here again in a heartbeat. Very easy place to spend the 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 too!

  • Kari M.
    Sep. 21, 2016

    Smith Memorial Park

    Great hiking trails, and beach nearby!

    Smith Memorial Park has a pretty great set up. You can camp and hike, while enjoying the beach and water activities. It is the best of both worlds. I camped here a few summers ago, and enjoyed my stay. I love hiking, and there were some really good trails nearby with some great views. The campground was great, each campsite has its own picnic table and fire ring. They also have restrooms and showers available for use too- I stayed a few nights so the showers worked out great. Our spot was fairly close, so it was within walking distance. What I really like about his campground is it is sort of secluded, and not very crowded. The campsite I stayed at was called "The Point" and it was quite and a great location. My sisters went one evening to a winery that was really close to our campsite called JR Dill, and we went to a great brewing company for dinner one night. The campground does provide firewood-which they offer for a pretty low cost. We did this, and enjoyed making smores over the campfire both nights we stayed. The beach is nice and is pretty close to the campground, within walking distance. Great for swimming, and I saw some people out on the lake with their boats. Enjoyed my stay, and would definitely come back again at some point!

  • Michael B.
    Sep. 3, 2020

    Stony Brook State Park Campground

    Beautiful park. Too bad we missed the pool.

    Had a great time at Stony Brook State Park this week! 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 in, and set up camp. 😁 It was a very nice time. Due to the COVID-19 regulations, masks need to be worn in the bathhouse (except when brushing teeth or showering). Was a good, quiet, fun time, with a few other families nearby. The only negatives: *According to their website, the natural pool would be open the day we went. It was not. ☹️ *No alcohol permitted in the whole campgrounds. Fine for us, but annoying for many. From the trash in the bathhouse, looks like some were anyways. *No "camp store" - so if you forgot an essential item, you've got to go out from the park. Positive part: town is only 8 minutes away via car. Also, we got GREAT and easy burning from the people selling wood for $5/bundle just outside the campground entrance.

    All in all, a GREAT time! We all enjoyed it!

  • Dan N.
    Jul. 18, 2016

    Kanakadea Park - Almond Lake

    Lake right off rt 86

    This is a park with a lake. In the green rolling hills of the Finger Lakes. Grassy open fields are nice but not private. Used the basic tent setup. Clean, grounds kept up nice, simple, no water. Lots of state lands and water nearby. Deer by the tent in the morning. Great stopover or base camp, not much to do right on site.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 1, 2023

    Six Circles Farm (Camp Elderberry)

    Beautiful and peaceful

    This was our first experience at a Hipcamp site, but we took advantage of a $30 promotion from REI and decided to try one out. Camp Elderberry is located on an organic vegetable farm in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Weekend tours of the farm are available for a nominal fee. There are two sites here, both quite separate from each other so they are very private. You can camp in an RV or in a tent on the grass. Due to recent rains, the grass was quite tall, so we did not go deep into our site, which had a view of Seneca Lake. No hookups at either site. 

    Communication with Lael was very good from the beginning, and he met us as we arrived to help us get settled. We arrived much later than planned due to a flat tire, so we did not spend much time exploring the property. There is also a ½ mile hike to the beach that I would have explored if we had arrived earlier. I had read there is a porta-potty, but we did not use it. There is also potable water and a cold-water shower. No WiFi, but the cell signal was strong on Verizon. There are many wineries nearby but again, because of our late arrival, they were all closed when we got there. 

    We have been exploring a variety of camping options including Tentrr, Harvest Host, RV parks, Corps of Engineers campgrounds, county parks, state parks, and national parks. Hipcamp campsites vary widely by accommodation and price. The price for Camp Elderberry was not unreasonable ($50) but is more expensive than most standard (non-private) campsites. We did enjoy the unique experience, however!

  • D
    Jul. 31, 2022

    Hamlin Beach State Park Campground

    Is this a spot? Dirty and loud but a nice beach

    Big park with several loops.  Separate and across two roads from the Beach section of the Park. Got a reservation for Friday and Saturday but the spot in loop D was an inclined driveway next to the high voltage boxes for the campground.  Had to move the fire ring after smoking ourselves out the first night.  Right across from the building they called a bath house.  Filthy, urinal broken, one shower broken in mens.   Feces on the floor in womens.  Friday night quiet hours did not exist.  Spent Saturday early am listening to the neighbor loudly declare her preferences in music, men and liquor.  No Ranger in sight.

    Minor redeeming qualities:  Nice beach and bike trails across road from campground.  Three lane dump station (only one for a four loop campground with 100s of "spots")

    Beware:  Rigs approaching from East there are very low bridges (11' 3') between Rochester and the Park on the Parkway.

Guide to Honeoye Falls

Tent camping options near Honeoye Falls, New York extend beyond the immediate area to include several campgrounds within a 30-minute drive. The region features varying terrain from canal-side flatlands to rolling hills, with elevations ranging from 500 to 1,200 feet. Summer temperatures typically range from 60°F to 85°F with higher humidity in July and August, creating moderate overnight camping conditions.

What to do

Water activities at Red's Twilight: Campers staying at Red's Twilight on the Erie RV Resort can access kayak launches and a boat marina nearby. "Kayak launches and boat marina nearby. The speed limit is 5 MPH and they mean it," notes Rachel T., highlighting the family-friendly atmosphere.

Hiking nearby trails: The Warsaw area provides additional outdoor recreation options for tent campers. Dream Lake Campground serves as a base for exploring local trails. "Nice friendly environment, clean facilities. Lots to do for kids and adults. Weekend activities," mentions Nick O. about the recreational opportunities in the area.

Entertainment options: Red's Twilight offers weekend programming including live music. "Live music on Friday Night (weather permitting) and plenty of activities for the family on the weekends," writes Rachel T. The campground hosts make special efforts to provide entertainment during peak season.

What campers like

Clean facilities: Tent campers often mention the cleanliness of facilities at Dream Lake Campground. "The snack house food is great, if you don't feel like cooking they offer a nice menu almost anyone would love," states Nick O., highlighting convenience for campers who prefer not to cook every meal.

Swimming options: Red's Twilight receives positive feedback for its pool area. "The pool is nice and staff friendly. Clean bathrooms with activity and entertainment on site and nearby," Amy T. comments, noting multiple recreation options within the campground.

Seasonal activities: Regular programming makes some campgrounds particularly appealing. "I love this campground very family friendly lots of activities been going here 6 years now and never have had a bad time," Robyn M. shares about Dream Lake Campground, emphasizing consistent quality over multiple visits.

What you should know

Leveling challenges: Some campgrounds present terrain challenges for setup. At Red's Twilight on the Erie RV Resort, Donna C. mentions, "Almost all of the sites are not even close to level. Not a big issue with a fifth wheel but a real hassle with a motorcoach." Tent campers should bring additional padding for comfort.

Management variations: Campground management significantly impacts experience. "Barb and Red are fantastic hosts. They are accommodating and entertaining," notes Rachel T. about Red's Twilight, contrasting with reports from other area campgrounds.

Site accessibility: The PineApple Farm offers primitive tent camping with basic facilities including water and showers, but limited vehicle access to some sites. Campers should confirm exact site locations when booking to ensure appropriate access for their equipment.

Tips for camping with families

Supervised recreation areas: The PineApple Farm provides designated areas for children away from vehicle traffic. This arrangement allows younger campers more independence while maintaining safety, according to recent visitors.

Speed restrictions: Safety measures at Red's Twilight protect younger campers. "Kids on bikes and having a good time in the enormous play area and the pool far enough from the campsites but close to the store and watchful eye of the staff," Rachel T. explains, describing the layout designed for family safety.

Food options: Dream Lake's snack options reduce meal preparation stress. On-site food service means families can spend more time enjoying activities rather than cooking every meal, particularly valuable during short weekend trips.

Tips from RVers

Site selection importance: At Cold Weather Camping in the Finger Lakes, tent campers benefit from features normally associated with RV camping. Picnic tables, toilet facilities, and firewood availability make primitive camping more comfortable without sacrificing the backcountry atmosphere.

Off-season considerations: Several campgrounds around Honeoye Falls operate seasonally, typically from May through October. Shoulder season camping may offer more privacy but potentially limited amenities as staffing decreases in early spring and late fall.

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