Seasonal RV camping near Irondequoit, New York offers access to both Lake Ontario's shoreline and the Erie Canal waterways, with most campgrounds situated within a 30-mile radius of the town. The region experiences warm summers with temperatures averaging 75-85°F from June through August, while spring and fall camping seasons bring cooler 50-65°F temperatures. Local campgrounds typically operate on gravel pads with varying degrees of shade coverage.
What to do
Lake Ontario swimming access: Webster Park provides direct access to Lake Ontario beaches less than a mile from the campground loop. "We had an amazing time at this park! Friendly people, plenty for the kids to do. Playground in walking distance and private sites!" according to Janelle G., who recommends bringing a long hose for fresh water connections.
Erie Canal kayaking: Red's Twilight on the Erie RV Resort offers canal-side camping with kayak launch points. Rachel T. notes: "Kayak launches and boat marina nearby. The speed limit is 5 MPH and they mean it.... 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."
Miniature golf: Southwoods RV Resort features on-site miniature golf among its recreational facilities. Hope C. describes it as "Western New York's best kept secret" with "2 well kept pools, playgrounds, laundry facilities, mini golf, soccer, basketball."
What campers like
Private wooded sites: Lake Bluff RV Park receives high marks for secluded campsites. Jay P. shares: "Had a large, private plot in drumlin loop. Close to the beach which was very pretty and clean. Hiking trails, kayaking, and lots of other fun activities."
Family-friendly activities: Campers appreciate the structured weekend events at campgrounds in the area. Victoria mentions Lake Bluff's regular programming: "Kids activities are great. Even with COVID they have stuff to keep them busy. Large wooded sites are our favorite as well."
Clean facilities: Webster Park maintains well-rated bathroom facilities. Joseph W. reports: "There was good separation between the campsites and the bathrooms and showers were clean. Wasn't too far from a park along Ontario. Overall a great stay!"
What you should know
Limited cell coverage: Some campgrounds have spotty cellular reception. At Webster Park, Carl C. notes: "Cell phone coverage is poor by Verizon and T-Mobile, and there is no WiFi, and no camp store (but the town of Webster is nearby)."
Site leveling challenges: Preparing for uneven terrain may be necessary at some parks. Donna C. from Red's Twilight on the Erie RV Resort cautions: "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. We changed sites three times and finally resigned ourselves to not being leveled."
Weekend congestion: Popular campgrounds fill quickly during summer weekends. A visitor to Southwoods RV Resort observed: "Weekend sites would be pretty tight together if they were fully booked," indicating the need for advance planning during peak season.
Tips for camping with families
Playground proximity: Select sites near recreational areas for convenience with children. Scott C. shares about Webster Park: "We stay close to the playground these days in our pop up usually at site 5 so our 5 and 9 year old can walk or ride to campground. We like site 1 as well."
Kid-friendly loops: Choose campgrounds with safe biking routes. Scott adds that Webster Park "is very quiet and very kid friendly to allow them to walk around and ride or scooter the loop alone."
Seasonal activities: South Shore RV Park offers sunset viewing opportunities along Lake Ontario. Jeff F. recommends it as a "Quite campground, well maintained, clean bathhouse, definitely will stay again."
Tips from RVers
Long pull-through sites: Nancy W. noted about Southwoods RV Resort: "The campground manager was very nice and helpful when we checked in and was able to extend our stay thru the weekend without us having to move sites... All campsite pads are gravel except for three long pull-thrus that are paved (M24-M26)."
Utilities placement: Look for sites with well-positioned hookups. Nancy W. added about her Southwoods site: "All the utilities were placed appropriately so we didn't need any extensions. The water pressure and electric were good."
Park layout considerations: At Red's Twilight on the Erie, Donna C. mentioned: "Very few of the sites actually sit on the canal and access to the footpath is a good 1/2 mile or better walk or ride," indicating that RVers should research site locations relative to amenities.
