Top Cabins near Penn Yan, NY
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Best Cabin Sites Near Penn Yan, NY (56)
1. Watkins Glen State Park
86 Reviews•302 Photos•613 SavesWatkins Glen State Park is the most famous of the Finger Lakes State Parks, with a reputation for leaving visitors spellbound. Within two miles, the glen's stream descends 400 feet past 200-foot cliffs, generating 19 waterfalls along its course. The gorge path winds over and under waterfalls and through the spray of Cavern Cascade. Rim trails overlook the gorge. Camping near Watkins Glen allows you to enjoy the Olympic-size pool, scheduled summer tours through the gorge, tent and trailer campsites, picnic facilities and excellent fishing in nearby Seneca Lake or Catherine Creek, which is renowned for its annual spring run of rainbow trout.
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
2. Sampson State Park
20 Reviews•49 Photos•138 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
- ADA Access
3. Letchworth State Park
77 Reviews•220 Photos•480 SavesLocated in eastern New York state, about 45 miles southwest of Rochester, Letchworth State Park is known as the “Grand Canyon of the East.” Straddling the Genesee River for 17 miles the park encompasses more than 14,000 acres of deep river canyon and dense woodlands. The area was purchased in 1859 by William Pryor Letchworth, who recognized its natural and scenic value. He then granted it to the state in 1906 to be preserved as a public park. The park’s main attraction is the three dramatic waterfalls on the Genesee, which pour over escarpments up to 100 feet high. In addition to the spectacular scenery, the park also offers year-round outdoor recreation, from hiking, fishing and birdwatching to a variety of snow play. The large campground in Letchworth State Park makes a good basecamp for exploring the area’s many sights and recreation opportunities. It contains 270 tent, trailer and RV sites in eight separate loops. All sites have electrical hookups, and there are water spigots, restrooms with showers, recycling stations and a dump station available. Additional accommodations in the park include camping cabins and the Glen Iris Inn. Visitors also have access to several picnic areas and playgrounds, a swimming pool, sports fields, trout pond, a museum, and nature center. Campsite rates range from $24–$26/night, plus additional fees; cabin and lodge rates vary; reservations recommended. The best way to see many of the park’s sights is to get out and walk, hike or bike on any of the 66 miles of multiuse trails that wind through the park, and vary in distance and difficulty. The waterfalls are best viewed along the 7-mile Gorge Trail. One of the more unique and exciting ways to see the park is by hot air balloon. Other activities in the park include paddling on the river, nature programs, guided walks, and interpretive exhibits. The park also offers some of the best birdwatching in the state. In winter, many of the park’s trails become snowshoe and cross-country ski routes, and a few are even open to snowmobiles, so no matter what time of year you visit, there’s a way to play outdoors.
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- Reservable
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4. Taughannock Falls State Park
19 Reviews•53 Photos•340 Saves- Pets
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$18 - $25 / night
5. Watkins Glen / Corning KOA
17 Reviews•40 Photos•50 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
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6. Cayuga Lake State Park
14 Reviews•31 Photos•126 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
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7. Sned Acres Campground
9 Reviews•20 Photos•43 Saves- Pets
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$25 - $99 / night
8. Robert H Treman State Park
20 Reviews•79 Photos•125 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
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9. Stony Brook State Park
20 Reviews•64 Photos•85 Saves- Pets
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10. Junius Ponds
10 Reviews•22 Photos•23 Saves- Pets
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$36 - $999 / night
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Recent Cabin Reviews In Penn Yan
459 Reviews of 56 Penn Yan Campgrounds
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Jessica C.
Traveler
Watkins Glen State Park
Favorite State Park Spot
I love that despite there being so many sites, you don’t feel on top of each other in Seneca Village. It’s a state campground so don’t expect it to be anything close to dispersed camping. Trees separated me from my neighbors on either side, woods behind my tent, lots of quiet, no one blasted music or anything like that. I woke up to seeing trees above me and hearing birds. The bathroom was clean, with multiple ways to enter it without going near someone else’s site. The campground felt safe, and you are able to buy firewood (I didn’t due to quite a bit of rain). To get to the gorge trail, you have to walk over to the next site (Oswego I think) but it’s not too far. I would most likely stay at that loop next time though because it seemed to have even more space on each site. I didn’t see any bears and asked a few workers but only one had seen a bear the entire time they’ve been there. Definitely recommend this location. Lots of beautiful trails, red cat wine slushies were delicious, grounds were fun to explore and people were either friendly or kept to themselves which was great. Super dog friendly and I met many of them! Just a note, dogs are NOT allowed on the gorge trail.
- CChris F.
Scout
Letchworth State Park
Beautiful park with lots to see
Nice trails and lots to do. Verizon coverage at our campsite was mostly non-existent. Showers were spacious but floors were always wet from floors not being sloped properly. Yea, we're shower snobs. :). Beautiful waterfalls and gorge!
- mmegScout
Cayuga Lake State Park
Tent camping in a backyard
Tent camping here felt like we were camping in a neighborhood backyard. We could hear so many different families talking and really doing everything you do while camping but the area felt so open and unobstructed voices carried and in the evening when everyone was building campfires the smoke could be overwhelming at times.
- William F.Traveler
Watkins Glen State Park
Solid 4 stars
Nice campground, sites are borderline close, and some are laid out funky. Bath houses get the job done, but nothing exciting.
- Rui T.
Guide
Sned Acres Campground
Great getaway time
5/5 Stars!
I recently stayed at Sned Acres Campground, and it was an incredible experience! The campground is beautifully maintained with stunning views of Cayuga Lake. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. The facilities were spotless, and the campsites were spacious and well-kept. Whether you’re RVing or tent camping, there’s plenty of space and privacy.
The location is perfect for exploring the Finger Lakes region, with wineries, hiking, and local attractions just a short drive away. The peaceful atmosphere and serene surroundings made for a relaxing getaway. I can’t recommend Sned Acres enough – we’ll definitely be back!
- SSydney W.Guide
Conesus Lake Campground
Conesus Lake Campground
Cozy campground. Clean single person bathrooms. Golf cart, paddle board and kayak rentals available. Campground is on a very steep hill so it is difficult to walk around.
- vvirginia C.Scout
Kanakadea Park
Noisy
Big open campground with lots of sites both electric and non electric. Many rigs in non electric sites running generators 24 hours. Very noisy. Would not recommend
- SSydney W.Guide
Duck Lake Cabins and Campground
Duck Lake review
Tiny quiet campground right on duck lake. Water front sites available. Very friendly owner!
Tero C.TravelerConesus Lake Campground
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Stay Bristol Woodlands
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- Brandon L.Guide
Letchworth State Park
Amazing place to stay
We had a great time here we stayed for a whole week to get the extra savings and we loved every day of it. There was something new every day. The waterfalls were amazing. The rec center had tons of activities and sports for the kids to do. They had a really cool playground, which was like a rope course.
- LLawrence L.Guide
Watkins Glen State Park
Nice campground and beautiful gorge
Site is sloped, shaded and right next to the bathrooms and water spigot. ATT coverage is decent. Other side of the bathrooms is access to the gorge trails. Pets are not allowed on the gorge trail itself but the rim and other trails are fine.
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Lake Bluff RV Park
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Canandaigua-Rochester KOA
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Webster Park
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- PP J.Scout
Taughannock Falls State Park
Below average SP campground
As for RV camping, this place is outdated. Sites are on top of one another, but some have good shade. Ours, site 6 didn't. Really can't walk to beach area or store. Cheap enough at $25. T-storms knocked out power overnight.
David M.GuideSned Acres Campground
Beautiful Wide Open grounds with a lot of flat nice grass
We stayed here for Memorial Day Weekend and really enjoyed Sned Acres. The Grounds are well taken care of (although some areas around the playgrounds and pool could have been weed whacked better) there is a lot of grass and wide open areas for playing games, walking your dogs and you can let your dogs drag their leashes so they have free roam and feel like they are running free. The large pond is nice, there were a lot of campers fishing. The general store is well stocked and the family running the campground and store are very friendly. There is a nice pool for the kids. The only thing that would make Sned better is a little more spacing between the sites, they are close (we were in F130) to where if you open your window shades in your camper your neighbors are 5-10 feet away from you. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
- jjody M.Scout
Stay Bristol Woodlands
Clean and wellvrun
Site was level and well equipped (waste water disposal attach site!) Bathrooms clean and fullyvfunctional
Nicole S.
Ranger
Watkins Glen / Corning KOA
Mixed Feelings
This was our families first SoLo trip with our camper. It had alot of things to do indoor/ outdoor pool, pirate ship, slide, big pillow, waterside, golf and rock wall. The campground and showers were clean. There were some things that didn't work like the army truck ride, zipline, and playground. The biggest downfall was being near the dump station and something going on with this makeshift site next to us where around our area smelled of sewer fumes all the time we went out for dinner one night because my 3 yr old was gaging. However the area was absolutely gorgeous we hiked so many waterfalls, went and rented a boat for the day to check out the lake, and drive to the next lake to check out the park.
Ashley F.
Legend
The PineApple Farm
New listing
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- LLATHA S.Scout
Taughannock Falls State Park
Met the basic needs, but have seen better
The park itself is located in a great region, close to many other top attractions of the Finger Lakes region. There are few nice hiking trails right from the park, which our whole family enjoyed.
We camped as a small group in two sites across from each other. Where we were, the sites were close to the road, and the road noise was distracting. The sites were also very close to each other and rather shallow, thereby limiting privacy. Upper sites, closer to the falls looked a lot nicer, deeper, and quieter, but we had no choice since it was booked with short notice. Not much to say about park facilities. Basic restroom and shower facilities, but the ability to do dishes in the designated sink in the bathroom was a plus. Bathroom facilities were old and not well maintained. We barely saw any real cleaning either. So, that was a bummer.
All in all, if you are eager to get out and camp, and have no better choice, I would say you will be OK. Otherwise, there are nicer options around.
- GGeorge L.Guide
Watkins Glen / Corning KOA
Better than usual KOA
Very convenient to Watkins Glenn State Park and the Speedway. Restrooms are modern clean and adequate. WiFi was good on a fall weekend with park pretty full. Some sites are concrete, ours was gravel and not particularly level. Good cable TV.
Mea H.RangerWatkins Glen State Park
Love the location!
——REASONS I STAYED HERE——
The see Watkins Glen, of course! And go paddleboarding nearby.
—————BASIC FAQ—————
[Tent camping with a Subie]
Dump station? - Yes
Water fill or hookup? - Water fill at dump station but no water hookups. Water spigots are scattered throughout each loop.
Electricity? - Yes, some loops have it but not mine
Clean site? - Yes
Clean bathroom? - Yes
Flush toilet? - Yes
Showers? - Yes
Laundry? - No
Dish washing sink? - Yes, in the bathroom
—————PROS—————
→ The access to Watkins Glen! My site was in Loop D (Onondaga Village) which has a direct hiking trail to the trail along Watkins Glen! I highly recommend going early to beat the crowds. It’s peaceful and easier to enjoy and take photos.
→ Proximity to Seneca Lake! We went paddleboarding. We put in at a boat launch at the very southeastern corner of the lake near Seneca Lake Kayak. You can paddle down to Hector Falls and see it from the water.
→ You can drive to the many waterfalls nearby. I recommend Havana Glen Park for a short hike to the waterfall. Also, drive to Chequaga Falls.
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→ There’s a power outlet in the bathroom. It was very common for people to charge phones while showering. Or leaving a battery in there to charge.
—————OVERALL—————
5-stars - Speaking for Loop D, of course. Clean site, clean bathroom with hot water, access to Watkins Glen, no issues while staying there.
—————INTERNET—————
Verizon via iPhone 12: 20 mbps down and 0.03 mbps up with 74 ms ping.
Terry K.RangerWatkins Glen State Park
Beautiful park in the Finger Lake Region
We stayed at site 184 which was great. The trail to get down to the Gorge Trail was just a few sites away. Bath house was clean but out dated. No camp store, but fire wood & ice were available at check in station. Pick a site on the outside of a loop and you’ll be good.
Sara B.RangerCayuga Lake State Park
Large Campground, Small Sites
Cayuga Lake State Park has a massive campground but most of the sites don't have water or electricity and are squeezed together in tiny loops. If you stay, I'd recommend the 800 or 1000 loops--the sites were much bigger in those areas. But we stayed in the 100 loop (appropriately named "Minnow) and ended up leaving early because our neighbors were just too close for comfort.
The lakefront area of the park was very nice and we enjoyed walking on the drive down in front of the lake. Plus, Seneca Falls is an adorable town and it was great to visit the Women's Rights National Historic Park and the homes of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Harriett Tubman, while we were in the area!
To be fair to this park, we came directly from Watkins Glen State Park (which we loved) and our neighbors were rambunctious. We may have had a better opinion, had the circumstances been different. And in any event, we did really enjoy the area but decided to leave after 2 nights (rather than the 5 we had booked).
Oh and if you have a boat--the dock area of the park seemed really nice. We'd have loved to get out on the lake!
- Sara B.Ranger
Watkins Glen State Park
Excellent Campground, Great Hiking
We spent three nights in Watkins Glen SP and will definitely be back. The sites aren't private, but are well kept, as are the bathrooms/showers. We enjoyed our hikes and if it had been a bit warmer, we would have checked out the pool.
Kevin M.ScoutCayuga Lake State Park
Tent sites were spacious, some privacy
The tent sites on the west camp were roomy and reasonably private, but there weren't many water locations and no electric on that side of the park. The facilities were about as nice as you can expect at a state run campground. We're already planning to go back next year for more nights.
Guide to Penn Yan
Camping near Penn Yan, New York, offers a fantastic mix of outdoor fun and beautiful scenery. With several campgrounds in the area, you can find the perfect spot to relax and enjoy nature.
What to do
- Hiking: Explore the stunning trails at Watkins Glen State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "The access to Watkins Glen! My site was in Loop D which has a direct hiking trail to the trail along Watkins Glen!"
- Water Activities: Head to Keuka Lake State Park Campground for swimming and fishing. A visitor shared, "The lake is clean and clear, great for fishing, boating, and swimming."
- Family Fun: Check out the playgrounds and activities at Sampson State Park Campground. One reviewer noted, "Place is great for kids. Lots to do with a couple of playgrounds, guarded swimming area, kayak rentals, movie nights."
What campers like
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Letchworth State Park Campground said, "Clean site, clean bathroom with hot water, access to Watkins Glen, no issues while staying there."
- Scenic Views: Many enjoy the beautiful landscapes. One camper at Buttermilk Falls State Park Campground remarked, "The campground is amazing and GO SEE THOSE FALLS!"
- Proximity to Attractions: Campers love being close to local attractions. A reviewer at Watkins Glen / Corning KOA mentioned, "The area was absolutely gorgeous; we hiked so many waterfalls."
What you should know
- Site Privacy: Some campgrounds have sites that are close together. A camper at Robert H. Treman State Park Campground noted, "The electric sites are not the best though. Rocky and unlevel. Not made for large campers."
- Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have stores or markets. A visitor at Stony Brook State Park Campground mentioned, "No camp store, but firewood & ice were available at check-in station."
- Noise Levels: Some areas can be noisy, especially on weekends. A camper at Taughannock Falls State Park Campground said, "The crowd was definitely loud and nosy."
Tips for camping with families
- Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and organized activities. One camper at Sampson State Park Campground highlighted, "Lots to do with a couple of playgrounds, guarded swimming area."
- Plan for Meals: Bring your own food or check for nearby restaurants. A visitor at Watkins Glen / Corning KOA mentioned, "Two pizza places in Watkins Glen will deliver directly to your site."
- Choose Spacious Sites: Opt for campgrounds with larger sites for more room to play. A camper at Keuka Lake State Park Campground said, "The sites are all super spacious and private."
Tips from RVers
- Check Hookups: Make sure your site has the right hookups for your RV. A visitor at Letchworth State Park Campground noted, "The sites are generous in size but the power poles are between sites."
- Bring Extension Cords: Some sites may require longer cords to reach power. A camper at Sampson State Park Campground mentioned, "Electric service boxes are shared in-between sites."
- Explore Nearby Attractions: Don’t just stay at the campground; check out local attractions. A reviewer at Watkins Glen State Park Campground said, "You can drive to the many waterfalls nearby."
Camping near Penn Yan, New York, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for adventure or relaxation. Enjoy the beautiful Finger Lakes region!
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