Lancaster area RV camping options extend beyond full hookup sites to include family activities and seasonal entertainment. The region sits at approximately 700 feet elevation with a four-season climate featuring warm summers, colorful autumns, and snowy winters. Camping options near Lancaster range from resort-style facilities with recreational amenities to smaller, private campgrounds with varying levels of service and seasonal availability.
What to do
Amusement park access: Six Flags Darien Lake Campground combines camping with theme park entertainment, located about 25 minutes from Lancaster. "This is a large campground. Walking distance to the theme park. Campground fees include admission to the theme park. The sites are very nice and well maintained," notes Mary H. in her review of Six Flags Darien Lake Campground.
Swimming pools: Several campgrounds offer swimming as a main attraction during summer months. Southwoods RV Resort provides "2 well kept pools, playgrounds, laundry facilities, mini golf, soccer, basketball. The employees are so helpful and nice!" according to Hope C.
Local exploration: The area serves as a good base for visiting nearby attractions. "We stayed at Southwoods while visiting the Rochester, NY area and exploring attractions in the area. The campground is about 20-25 miles from downtown Rochester and located in a quiet rural setting surrounded by farmland," explains one camper about their stay at Southwoods RV Resort.
What campers like
Family-friendly atmosphere: Many campgrounds cater specifically to families with children. "Family friendly park, lots of activities, park hosts/owners are hands on and awesome," writes Cheryl M. about her experience at Southwoods RV Resort.
Clean facilities: Campground cleanliness ranks highly in visitor satisfaction. "Bathrooms were very clean. Quiet campground. Lots of plays areas for kids," reports Sydney W. from her stay at Niagara Falls Campground & Lodging.
Concert access: Some campgrounds serve concertgoers who need accommodation. "I haven't been here in a while but people mostly stay here for one of two reason. Because they don't want to drive home drunk from a concert, or they have 14 loud kids that want to be at the amusement park," observes Laura Nicole A. about Six Flags Darien Lake Campground.
What you should know
Seasonal operations: Most campgrounds near Lancaster operate on limited schedules. Skyline RV Resort runs from "May 2 - Oct 13" while Red Rock Ponds RV Resort operates from "May 1 - Oct 18," making advance planning essential for shoulder season visits.
Site variations: Campground layouts and amenities can vary widely within the same facility. "The campground is quite large and has separate sections for seasonal and transient campers and has a variety of different campsites from back-ins to pull-thrus, 50 to 30-amps, and full hook-up to water and electric only," reports Nancy W. about Red Rock Ponds RV Resort.
Noise factors: Several campgrounds experience noise from nearby transportation routes. "Basic, clean campground about 20 mins from the Falls. Very convenient with nice workers but likely wouldn't book again. The noises of the town made it very difficult to sleep in our tent. It's right off the main road and nearby trains blared their horns throughout the night," warns Shan Q. about Niagara Falls Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Activity planning: Choose campgrounds with multiple recreation options. "Southwoods is a beautiful campground and accommodates campers of all ages. 2 well kept pools, playgrounds, laundry facilities, mini golf, soccer, basketball," suggests Hope C. from Skyline RV Resort.
Campground layout: Consider site spacing when booking with children. "Weekend sites would be pretty tight together if they were fully booked," notes Sydney W. about Southwoods RV Resort.
Themed events: Many campgrounds host special activities throughout the summer. "They have a busy events calendar throughout the year with lots of get-togethers. During our stay they had a closing weekend pizza and wings party with live music for a small fee," shares Nancy W.
Tips from RVers
Service availability: Some campgrounds offer on-site mechanical support. "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," shares lionel O. about DINO RV Campground.
Site configurations: RV site details matter for comfortable setups. "Great campground, a little tight if you like to spread out. The map was not correct and we did not have sewer hook up at the sight. The dumping station was free or included," advises Paul G. about his stay at Skyline RV Resort.
Price variations: Expect significant cost differences between weekday and weekend stays. "$76 per night, Friday and Saturdays. $69/night weekdays. Level gravel sites. Sites are close together, but not busy now, so not a problem," notes Dave D. about Niagara Falls Campground & Lodging.
