Cabin camping near Lacona offers year-round options with varying levels of amenities. Located along the southeastern shore of Lake Ontario, this region experiences cool lake breezes and typically has summer highs around 80°F and winter lows in the teens. Most cabin sites sit at elevations between 250-400 feet, with proximity to both freshwater fishing and hiking trails.
What to do
Beach activities at Lake Ontario: Access Lake Ontario's shoreline directly from Selkirk Shores State Park, where swimming areas are maintained during summer months. "Very nice rustic camping, amazing location, rocky beach. Love it there," notes Stacey R., who gave the park five stars.
Fishing year-round: Bass Lake offers excellent fishing opportunities even during cooler months. "Clean friendly just a great place to camp," says Frank W. about Bass Lake Resort, which maintains year-round access to fishing spots.
Hiking trails: Explore multiple trail systems around the parks, many offering lake views. At Green Lakes State Park, the glacier-formed lakes are worth the walk. "There are miles of trails to explore. There is a camp store, laundry room, recreation room, playgrounds and much more," explains Cindy H.
Kayaking and paddling: Launch directly from numerous waterfront sites. "We were able to drop our kayaks right in the water in front of our rig and paddle to our heart's content. The water is clear and cool," shares Donna C. about her experience at Association Island.
What campers like
Private bathroom facilities: Many parks have updated their shower and restroom facilities. "The bathrooms have been remodeled and most are private with a toilet, shower and sink which makes this a wonderful family campground," explains Sheri S. about Green Lakes State Park Campground.
Seasonal activities: Parks offer different experiences throughout the year. "Quickly becoming one of our favorite campgrounds! So much to do here for the little ones, and so much beauty to soak in for us older ones!" Michael O. says about Yogi Bears Jellystone Park, which offers scheduled activities from April to October.
Lakefront cabin options: Several parks feature cabins with water views. "Great location offering both sunrise and sunsets over the water of Lake Ontario. Loved the access to the water for our dogs to swim and for beautiful views," reports April L. about Sun Outdoors Association Island.
Yurt camping near Lacona: For those seeking alternative accommodations, yurt options exist at Long Point State Park. "Personal toilet, shower & sink are contained within separate rooms within the amenity block, perfect for couples and young families," notes Britt B. about the facilities near the yurt camping area.
What you should know
Weather preparedness: The lakefront location means sudden weather changes. "Almost always a breeze and storms can come up quickly off the lake - be sure to keep things put away and weighted down," advises Nancy G. about Long Point State Park.
Site selection matters: Many parks have distinctly different loops or sections. "This campground is 4 different loops - A loop is like the loop for people here for fishing, B loop is the mellower crowd, and C and D were our nightmares: mass chaos, children running amok, loud groups, no thanks," warns Laura M. about site selection at Selkirk Shores.
Limited cell service: Some areas have minimal connectivity. "Minimal phone reception at this one and they welcome furry friends!" mentions Britt B. about Long Point State Park.
Seasonal flooding: Lake levels can affect site conditions. "We arrived at Long Point to find out that the site is very wet. Gave us option on that site or 2 others. Took a different site and buried our class c up to rear axel," reports Carl G.
Tips for camping with families
Recreation programs: Many parks offer organized activities. "Selkirk is quiet and peaceful. Electricity is available on many sites. The beach is good for children and they have a great recreation program for the kids," shares Colleen S., noting that during her stay they had "a reptile exhibit with huge snakes and crocodiles, another day they had tie dyeing t-shirts."
Safe biking areas: Look for parks with restricted vehicle access. At Yogi Bears Jellystone Park Camp Resort, Justin F. appreciated that it was "nice for kids to rides bikes safely since there weren't golf carts located at this campground."
Playground access: Several parks feature updated play equipment. "Great playgrounds. Bathrooms and showers were very clean," reports Sara H. about Green Lakes State Park.
Water safety considerations: Lake Ontario has varying conditions. "The beach is smaller than it was before now that it is guarded," explains Zen W., indicating the supervised swimming areas provide safer conditions for children.
Tips from RVers
Hookup variations: Electric-only sites are common at state parks. "Nice place to camp all electric no water hook ups bath house clean but could use more," notes Frank W. about Selkirk Shores State Park.
Dump station availability: Check for services before arrival. "There's a nice new dump station with several dumps and potable water. Good cell reception for both Verizon and ATT," Laura M. shares about facilities at Selkirk Shores State Park.
Site dimensions: Some locations accommodate larger rigs better than others. "Our site(#G07) was on the sunset-side of the island and the last of the row beside a walking trail. It was wooded, roomy, and has full hookups, a fire ring, and picnic table. I could probably have fit another RV in the site and still had space to stretch," reports Matt S. about their 37' Class-A motorhome stay at Ontario Shores RV Park.
Seasonal changes: Amenity availability varies throughout the year. "We went late summer show it was becoming offseason. Most amenities close down. Pool, swimming at Lake Ontario beach, etc.," Robert M. mentions about his experience at Brennan Beach.
