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Best Campgrounds near North Chili, NY

390 Reviews

Campgrounds near North Chili, New York include several established facilities within easy driving distance of Rochester. The area features a mix of state parks and private RV resorts that accommodate various camping styles. Hamlin Beach State Park Campground offers tent and RV sites approximately 25 miles northwest of North Chili, while Southwoods RV Resort in Byron provides full-hookup options about 15 miles southwest. Most campgrounds in the region support both tent and RV camping, with some locations like Timberline Lake Park and Letchworth State Park also offering cabin rentals and glamping accommodations for those seeking alternative lodging options.

Camping season in western New York typically runs from May through mid-October, with most facilities closing during winter months. Hamlin Beach operates from May 13 to October 16, while Southwoods extends slightly longer from May 1 to October 31. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer weekends and holiday periods when campgrounds reach capacity. Many campgrounds provide water and electric hookups, with varying amenities such as showers, dump stations, and camp stores. Weather conditions change dramatically throughout the camping season, with pleasant summer temperatures but occasional storms. One camper noted, "Bathrooms were very clean. Quiet campground. Lots of play areas for kids. Weekend sites would be pretty tight together if they were fully booked."

Southwoods RV Resort receives consistently positive reviews for its cleanliness and amenities. The property features two swimming pools, miniature golf, and recreational facilities that appeal to families. Several visitors highlighted the friendly management and well-maintained grounds. Letchworth State Park, approximately 30 miles south of North Chili, provides a more nature-immersed experience with access to hiking trails and scenic gorge views. Campers seeking quieter experiences might prefer Webster Park on the eastern side of Rochester, which maintains a 4.7-star rating according to reviews. The region's campgrounds vary in size and atmosphere, from family-oriented resorts with organized activities to more basic facilities focusing on natural surroundings. A review described one campground as "Super nice facility! Lots of things to do. Extremely family oriented. Very enjoyable. Staff are superb!"

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Best Camping Sites Near North Chili, New York (89)

    1. Hamlin Beach State Park Campground

    31 Reviews
    Morton, NY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (585) 258-8937

    $31 - $33 / night

    "Great place to hangout for a weekend, camp sites are walking distance to the lake. The only thing is the sites are pretty congested so make sure to look at the map before you choose your spot."

    "Between Buffalo/Niagara Falls and Rochester on Lake Ontario, this park gives you a rocky and a sandy shoreline with gentle waves to lull you to sleep. Watch the sunrise/sunset over the lake!"

    2. Southwoods RV Resort

    11 Reviews
    Churchville, NY
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (585) 548-9002

    "The campground is about 20-25 miles from downtown Rochester and located in a quiet rural setting surrounded by farmland."

    "We stayed in August and we really enjoyed the setup and location of all the amenities this campground has."

    3. Letchworth State Park Campground

    77 Reviews
    Perry, NY
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (585) 493-3600

    $300 / night

    "Letchworth State Park is known as the Grand Canyon of the East and is located in Mt. Morris New York. My husband and I visited regularly when we lived near Rochester, NY."

    "Not technically in the Finger Lakes but still one of the most beautiful parts of Western New York State. Splurge and eat at the Glen Iris Inn! Great for cycling and hiking but no swimming."

    4. Timberline Lake Park

    2 Reviews
    Caledonia, NY
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (585) 768-6635

    5. Gravel Ponds Fishing / Recreation / Camping

    1 Review
    Caledonia, NY
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (585) 538-9631

    6. Webster Park

    10 Reviews
    Webster, NY
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (585) 872-5326

    "The motor home sites are all along the entrance road. The small and large trailer sites are distributed around the loop. Nice central playground and bathroom/shower house."

    "Tucked back in the woods very close too lake Ontario very short distance to city shopping restaurant etc everything at your fingertip"

    7. Johnson RV Sites ( renting only for solar eclipse 2024 )

    1 Review
    Churchville, NY
    9 miles
    +1 (585) 489-7037

    $250 - $300 / night

    8. Genesee Country Campground

    2 Reviews
    Caledonia, NY
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (585) 538-4200

    $43 / 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"

    9. Big Guys Campground

    2 Reviews
    Holley, NY
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (585) 638-2237

    $75 - $90 / night

    10. frost ridge RV park

    1 Review
    Caledonia, NY
    10 miles

    "Close to the birthplace of Jello"

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  • Scott H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 13, 2025

    Big Guys Campground

    Activities for all ages!

    There is so much to do at this camp! They have a jump pillow, pool arcade, movie room, RC track, and bingo for everyone. They have live music at tavern on the property with great food! They have a disc golf field, fishing, and so many places to go on the golf carts! They also go in big on their themed weekends. Great place to go if you want the kids exhausted at the end of the day!!

  • alicianlv The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Niagara County Camping Resort

    Niagra County Camping Resort

    Arrived late at night to this established site. This is a mixed accommodation campground with established long term residents & short term sites.

    Some sites include a table, power access and tire rim for fire-ring. Showers & flushing toilets are near RV sites in back area. Small camp store, swimming pond & fishing pond. Manager, Christine very nice & helpful.

    Campground is relatively close to scenic drives along Lake Ontario & Niagra State Park, Niagra Falls.

  • Dayne B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Ontario County Park at Gannett Hill

    Inexpensive, Peaceful.

    I've stayed here on 3 separate occasions, twice in RV 12 and once in RV 6. 

    I used the 30 AMP hookup and had zero issues.

    Beautiful playground for my son to enjoy and meet other kiddos. Deer, chipmunks and rabbits will say hi in the early and late hours.

    Large dumpsters near entrance. 

    Dump stations are present, but I haven't used them yet. 

    Potable water is present at a small spigot. 

    The washrooms facility is very close and speaking for the men's side, it had 2 stalls, 2 urinals, 2 showers, multiple sinks, and a sturdy baby changing station.

    Hiking trails with gorgeous views of the valley within a 5 min walk of my campsite.

  • MacKenzi G.
    Aug. 22, 2025

    Sleepy Hollow Lake Campground

    Kid friendly but Bee Problem

    We had a lot of fun here and there’s a lot of activities for kids I would typically give this campsite 5 stars but our only problem was there were bees everywhere. I get some bees are apart of the camping experience and nature but we’ve never ran into this problem elsewhere. They were all over the campground it was very unpleasant and there was a nest under the playground we did advise management of.

  • Scott H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 16, 2025

    Hamlin Beach State Park Campground

    Relaxing 2 weeks

    The camp store is closed along with no firewood and no laundry.

    We stayed for 2 weeks and it was so relaxing. We loved biking through the loops and by the beach at the park. There was live music at the park during the week. The campground has an activity room full of things to do. As a state park, there are a lot of different people with different values, so be ready for the occasional obnoxious family. Our site was secluded and in the pines. We love it here and will definitely do this again!

  • Miranda
    Aug. 15, 2025

    Woodstream Campsite

    Rip off

    Have to stay at least 2 nights. Employees say one thing. Then boss charges me even though I was told it was okay. Aren't willing to reason with. Also traffic very loud at night

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 13, 2025

    Stay Bristol Woodlands

    Well maintained and friendly Staff!

    Campground is adorable, you can see a lot of other campers, but the spots are spaced out. Showers were nice, didn’t get to try the pool out as it was a quick stopover, but this seems like a fun place to spend some time

  • Ken B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 11, 2025

    Canandaigua-Rochester KOA

    Lovely KOA

    The campground is clean and well maintained. The staff are ALL so nice. The amenities are plentiful and well cared for. The sites are level, in great shape, and has a wonderful large wooded area. Thank you!

  • S
    Aug. 2, 2025

    Beaver Meadow Family Campground

    Ridiculous pool rule

    The campgrounds are nice. The staff, friendly. Brought our RV so I didn’t see the bathrooms. We had a site that was “lake view” which was funny because it’s a pond. It was stocked so fishing was fun. They have a nice heated pool. My only real issue is the ridiculous two adult pool rule if you are with kids. We spent all day at the rodeo. We came back ready to swim after being in the sun all day. Of course my toddler fell asleep so I stayed with him at the campsite and my husband took our other two kids to the pool. They were able to swim for 15 mins before the other people who were at the pool took off. So it was just my husband and kids left. The lady working in the office came out and told them they had to get out because“there has to be two adults and one has to stay on deck”. Like, what?!? Seriously? That’s the stupidest rule I’ve ever heard. So he gets my very disappointed kids out of the pool and they are just hanging out pool side hoping for basically a stranger to come swim so they can swim. They waited nearly an hour before they got defeated and came back to the camper. Stupid rule. I’ve never seen any campground ever have that rule. If you are that worried about a solo parent taking care of their kids, hire a life guard. Or make that pool rule known prior to booking. My kids had life jackets on and my husband is CPR certified. Literally will never come here again because of this rule. Lame lame LAME.

Guide to North Chili

Camping near North Chili, New York, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From beautiful parks to family-friendly campgrounds, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

What to do:

  • Explore Letchworth State Park: Known as the "Grand Canyon of the East," this park features stunning waterfalls and scenic trails. One visitor shared, "The waterfalls were amazing. The rec center had tons of activities and sports for the kids to do" at the Letchworth State Park Campground.
  • Visit Hamlin Beach State Park: Enjoy the sandy beach and bike trails. A camper noted, "The beach is lovely! We walked our dogs all along the trails & they played in the water down at the rocky area!" at the Hamlin Beach State Park Campground.
  • Check out Darien Lakes State Park: This park is perfect for swimming and has plenty of trails. One reviewer mentioned, "The park was nearly empty... It was immaculate and the sites well spaced apart" at the Darien Lakes State Park Campground.

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Many campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. A visitor at Southwoods RV Resort said, "Bathrooms were very clean. Quiet campground."
  • Family-friendly activities: Campgrounds like Sleepy Hollow Lake Campground offer plenty of activities for kids. One reviewer noted, "There are lots of things to do for kids, pool, mini-golf, beach, fishing."
  • Spacious sites: Campers enjoy having room to spread out. A guest at Letchworth State Park Campground mentioned, "The camp sites are large and spread out."

What you should know:

  • Site proximity: Some campgrounds have sites that are close together, which can affect privacy. A camper at Hamlin Beach State Park Campground remarked, "You’re still pretty close to your neighbors so not a ton of privacy."
  • Limited cell service: Be prepared for spotty reception in some areas. A visitor at Webster Park noted, "Cell phone coverage is poor by Verizon and T-Mobile."
  • Reservations recommended: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A camper at Darien Lakes State Park Campground advised, "Check-in was quick and easy."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Plan for activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and organized events. One family at Southwoods RV Resort enjoyed, "Lots of plays areas for kids."
  • Pack for the beach: If you’re heading to Hamlin Beach State Park Campground, bring beach gear for a fun day by the water. A camper mentioned, "Nice beach and bike trails across road from campground."
  • Bring bikes: Many parks have paved paths perfect for biking. A visitor at Lakeside State Park Campground said, "Paved loops - good for bikes/scooters."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site levels: Some sites can be uneven, so it’s good to know what to expect. A camper at Six Flags Darien Lake Campground noted, "Site is very unleve water and electric far away bring long cord and hose."
  • Be cautious with large rigs: Maneuvering can be tricky in some campgrounds. A visitor at Hamlin Beach State Park Campground warned, "If you go here in a camper you better be super confident & comfortable maneuvering it."
  • Bring extra cords: If your site has limited hookups, having long cords can save the day. A camper at Canandaigua-Rochester KOA mentioned, "Our site the electric was 75 feet away from the water hookup."

Camping near North Chili, New York, offers a mix of adventure and relaxation, making it a great spot for families and outdoor lovers alike.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is North Chili, NY located?

North Chili is a small hamlet located in western New York, just west of Rochester in Monroe County. It sits approximately 10 miles southwest of downtown Rochester and is part of the town of Chili. The area is characterized by scenic rural landscapes while still providing convenient access to Rochester's urban amenities. The region is within driving distance of notable natural attractions like Letchworth State Park Campground, often called the "Grand Canyon of the East," which is about 35 miles south of North Chili in Mt. Morris, NY.

What outdoor activities can you do in North Chili?

North Chili and its surrounding areas offer diverse outdoor recreation options. You can enjoy hiking, biking, and fishing in nearby parks. Water enthusiasts can paddle board or kayak at Darien Lakes State Park Campground, which features a serene lake perfect for water activities. In winter, the region offers snowshoeing and cross-country skiing opportunities. Golden Hill State Park Campground provides additional outdoor adventures with its Lake Ontario shoreline for fishing and nature observation. The Rochester area's extensive trail networks are ideal for cycling enthusiasts, with routes connecting to many surrounding communities.

What camping options are available near North Chili?

North Chili offers several excellent camping options within easy driving distance. Canandaigua-Rochester KOA provides family-friendly amenities in a convenient location, serving as an ideal base for exploring the Finger Lakes region. For a more rustic experience, Genesee Country Campground near Caledonia offers drive-in sites with water, toilets, and big-rig accessibility. Glamping enthusiasts will appreciate Quiet Valley, which features canvas tents in a peaceful country setting. Additional options include Hamlin Beach State Park Campground along Lake Ontario and Southwoods RV Resort near Byron for those seeking more amenities.

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