Cabins near Richland, New York offer access to Lake Ontario's eastern shore where sandy beaches meet wooded areas across a relatively flat terrain. The area experiences warm summers with temperatures averaging 75-85°F from June through August, cooler spring and fall seasons, and cold winters with significant snowfall. Most cabin rental facilities remain open from May through mid-October, with some locations extending their season for salmon fishing in the fall.
What to do
Lake swimming: Lake Ontario: Green Lakes State Park Campground features two glacial lakes with unique turquoise water. A camper notes, "The water is Crystal clear and very blue, you will think you are in the Caribbean Islands. We visit this park very frequently to rent a boat or to hike the trails."
Fishing opportunities: Salmon River: Stoneys Pineville Campground provides river access for fishing. According to a review, "Friendly hosts and great place on the river." Another visitor mentions they've "been out three years consecutively for salmon fishing and I have had a great time."
Hiking trails: Trail networks: Southwick Beach State Park Campground offers trails for various activities. One visitor shared, "There is TONS of beach to explore at this little State Park in New York... there are some short trails that are good for running or probably cross country skiing in the winter."
What campers like
Beach access: Sandy shorelines: Campers at Green Lakes State Park Campground appreciate the swimming areas. A visitor mentions, "The beach area is wide and shallow in most areas, in close proximity to the store and snack shop." Another notes the "beach for swimming with concession stand with quite a full menu."
Clean facilities: Updated bathrooms: Many campgrounds maintain high cleanliness standards. At Green Lakes, one camper points out, "The bathrooms have been remodeled and most are private with a toilet, shower and sink which makes this a wonderful family campground."
Private sites: Wooded options: Brennan Beach Campground offers sites with varied privacy levels. A camper with family shared, "Spent 3 nights with our 2 sons and my husbands 2 granddaughters, all under age 12. Bathrooms/showers were clean. Site we stayed at had full hook ups."
What you should know
Seasonal restrictions: Operating dates: Most cabin accommodations have limited seasons. At Selkirk Shores State Park Campground, a visitor notes the seasonal operation: "This campground is 4 different loops... All sites are electric, some are 30 and some are 50amp. There's a nice new dump station with several dumps and potable water."
Loop differences: Campground layouts: Cabin areas often have distinct sections. At Selkirk Shores, a camper explains, "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."
Reservation requirements: Planning ahead: Most camping cabins require advance booking. Association Island gets busy according to one visitor: "This campground was nice but very crowded. It was Memorial Day weekend but the spots were not very big. At check in they take you to your spot and help you get settled in."
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Organized programs: Yogi Bears Jellystone Park Camp Resort offers extensive children's activities. A camper shares, "Quickly becoming one of our favorite campgrounds! So much to do here for the little ones... parades, just non stop action to keep them going and tire them out!"
Playground access: Play areas: Multiple camping locations feature playgrounds. At Green Lakes, a visitor notes, "Beach also has a great playground for kids that is perfect for play and swim."
Safety considerations: Supervised areas: Many campgrounds provide safe environments for children. At Jellystone, a camper observed, "Smaller campground than others I have been too but made it nice for kids to rides bikes safely since there weren't golf carts located at this campground."
Tips from RVers
Site spacing: Size variations: Sun Outdoors Association Island offers waterfront sites with varying dimensions. One RVer notes, "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."
Hookup options: Utility availability: Most camping cabins near Richland offer some electric service, but full hookups vary. At Brennan Beach, a camper reports, "Site we stayed at had full hook ups. Very nice camp store, pools, playground, and restaurants."
Lake views: Premium sites: Waterfront sites are popular with RVers. At Association Island, a visitor explains, "Small island that you get to by a causeway. You'll never see more beautiful sunrises and sunsets! Nice pool. Not a lot to do if you don't have a boat, but great for a short weekend."
