Webster Park's wooded campground serves as a central hub for pet friendly camping near Penfield, New York. Located less than 15 miles northeast of Penfield, the park offers sites situated on gently rolling terrain with elevations ranging from 250 to 400 feet above sea level. The camping season typically runs from May through October, with summer temperatures averaging 70-85°F during the day and dropping to 55-65°F at night.
What to do
Trail hiking at Hamlin Beach State Park: The park features multiple hiking trails connecting to Lake Ontario shorelines, with routes suitable for various skill levels. One camper notes, "Great access to the shores of Lake Ontario from campground. Also few mile stretch of beaches. Short but pretty nature trail through the woods opposite the lake as well that goes through hard words and into wetlands."
Fishing at Canandaigua-Rochester KOA: Located about 30 minutes from Penfield, the KOA offers a well-stocked pond perfect for beginners. A camper mentioned, "This KOA has all that you need for a relaxing family trip. It is close to the finger lakes, is clean, has kid activities and a pond where the fish are easy to catch with hotdogs!"
Explore the gorge at Letchworth State Park Campground: Known as the "Grand Canyon of the East," this park features three major waterfalls along the Genesee River. One reviewer shared, "Along the river this park gives the motorist the distinct feel that she is on a parkway, not unlike Shenendoah, or Blue Ridge. Every few miles the winding pavement breaks out onto a few of the ridges and valley below, before ducking back into the forest of Western New York."
What campers like
Private, wooded sites at Monroe County Webster Park: Campers appreciate the spacious, secluded sites that offer more privacy than many other campgrounds. As one camper stated, "Small little park with few amenities on Lake Ontario. Sites are spacious, however specific to size of camper. This is a hidden gem for those of us who live close for short weekend trips."
Clean facilities at Hamlin Beach: Bathroom and shower facilities receive consistent positive reviews for their cleanliness and maintenance. One camper reported, "We did a last minute reservation and ended up loving the place. There was good separation between the campsites and the bathrooms and showers were clean. Wasn't too far from a park along Ontario."
Year-round recreation at Southwoods RV Resort: Located about 45 minutes west of Penfield, this resort offers multiple recreation options regardless of season. A reviewer shared, "Southwoods is a beautiful campground and accommodates campers of all ages. 2 well kept pools, playgrounds, laundry facilities, mini golf, soccer, basketball. The employees are so helpful and nice!"
What you should know
Site levelness varies: Many campgrounds in the area have mixed terrain with varying site levelness. At Monroe County Webster Park, a camper noted, "We stayed 6 nights. There was an okay bathroom (a bit run down) and clean, separate hot showers nearby our site, but our site was muddy and numerous sites around us were muddy, too."
Limited cell coverage: Some parks have spotty cell service, which could affect your ability to stay connected. One camper at Webster Park mentioned, "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)."
Seasonal considerations at Stay Bristol Woodlands: Located near Canandaigua Lake, this campground offers varying experiences depending on when you visit. A recent reviewer commented, "Site was level and well equipped (waste water disposal attach site!). Bathrooms clean and fully functional."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature playgrounds that keep children entertained while staying near your campsite. At Webster Park, a parent shared, "Nice central playground and bathroom/shower house. There is hiking in the park, lots of nice woods, big field for playing games/sports. 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."
Swimming options: Multiple parks offer swimming areas for cooling off during summer months. A visitor to Hamlin Beach State Park mentioned, "It has a fantastic beach. Only thing better would be water and sewer hookups."
Camp activities for kids: Many campgrounds run organized activities that create memorable experiences. At Canandaigua-Rochester KOA, a parent noted, "We spent father's day weekend at the KOA. Our kids rented cabins and some used tents and others came for the day. The campground has so much to do between swimming, golf, bike and paddle boat rentals."
Tips from RVers
Hookup availability: Different campgrounds offer varying levels of hookups, from primitive to full-service. At Southwoods RV Resort, an RVer explained, "We chose a back-in 50-amp full hook-up site (M28) at $42/night. All the utilities were placed appropriately so we didn't need any extensions. The water pressure and electric were good."
Road conditions: Some campgrounds have mixed road surfaces that affect navigation. As one RVer at Southwoods observed, "Most of the roads in the park are paved with the exception of the pull-thru section in the front of the park (N12-N25) which is gravel. All campsite pads are gravel except for three long pull-thrus that are paved (M24-M26)."
Speed limits at Red's Twilight on the Erie RV Resort: The campground maintains strict speed regulations for safety. An RVer shared, "Barb and Red are fantastic hosts. They are accommodating and entertaining. Live music on Friday Night (weather permitting) and plenty of activities for the family on the weekends."
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