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264 Reviews of 9 Sodus Campgrounds

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from Sterling Creek Campground
    Sep. 30, 2024

    Sterling Creek Campground

    Lipstick on a pig

    After 6 years of 2 weeks visits

    Pros: New owners have made improvements to be up to code and qualifications for KOA standards. 

    Cons: Still has environment of nosy, trashy seasonal campers who are always being rude or commenting on your gear/unit. 

    If you are looking for a quick flip bit same ole suspects, this is the place for you.

  • m
    Camper-submitted photo from Cayuga Lake State Park
    Sep. 24, 2024

    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.

  • Rui T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Sned Acres Campground
    Sep. 18, 2024

    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!

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Conesus Lake Campground
    Sep. 15, 2024

    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.

  • June B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hamlin Beach State Park
    Sep. 13, 2024

    Hamlin Beach State Park

    Beautiful and quiet

    07 and 08 2024.  We stayed in loop A, the showers and bathrooms are newer in this area and no matter what time of day or night I went, they were clean.  Sites have a good amount of trees and shade, if you need solar, look on Google maps first before picking site.  The parkway to Hamlin may have some shorter underpasses for tall rigs, so pay attention or check ahead if you have a large rig.  The beach is great, and there are several playgrounds for kids.  Never saw the dump stations busy, but then again we didn't go right at check out time either.  Kids will be kids and laugh and play during the day, even though we're retired, we enjoy the sound of happy children.  Come quiet time, it was just that, quiet.  Odds are you will need to level your rig, dirt, stone etc., but that's to be expected, we are camping after all.  All the staff that we came in contact with were pleasant and helpful.  We live relatively near Hamlin and plan on going there several times a year.  Perfect get away.

  • David M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sned Acres Campground
    Jun. 7, 2024

    Sned 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.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lakeview Camping Area — Fair Haven Beach State Park
    Dec. 28, 2023

    Lakeview Camping Area — Fair Haven Beach State Park

    We decided to move on

    We drove through here but didn’t stay. The non-electric sites were pretty much all on hilly areas, most would be impossible for an RV to get level, though there were a few that would have worked. 

    We drove through the “bluffs” loop (electric sites), thinking it would be beautiful and look out on the water, but it was a nightmare for us, with huge RVs jam packed side by side like a parking lot. 

    The lakeview loop was nicer, but still too many RVs all in a row. There are also cute cabins here for rent. 

    When we were there the city was under a water advisory- all water had to be boiled before any kind of use. There was a dump station, and trash bins but no recycling (I’m disappointed in the lack of recycling at NY State campgrounds!) So, we moved on to Selkirk SP and stayed there instead.

  • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from The PineApple Farm
    Oct. 27, 2023

    The PineApple Farm

    New listing

    Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're happy to welcome this new property to our platform. Check them out and come back here to leave some love!

  • Carl G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Keuka Lake State Park
    Oct. 2, 2023

    Keuka Lake State Park

    Another beautiful State Park

    Keuka Lake is small, boat launch, small beach playground at beach and camp ground. Hiking, biking. Not far from Penn Yan, nice city, winery's are all over. TV reception there is none, cell phone not great either. Lake is clean and clear, great for fishing, boating, and swimming. Park is clean and well maintained.

  • Carl G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Drumlin A Camping Area — Fair Haven Beach State Park
    Oct. 2, 2023

    Drumlin A Camping Area — Fair Haven Beach State Park

    love Fairhaven Beach

    We have been coming here for years. Nice large beach, swimming, fishing in Ontario or Sterling pond. Boat launch, or small boat launch in Sterling pond. The town has a small town charm, a couple of small shops, ice cream, mini golf, etc. It's worth the trip. Campground will also deliver wood to the site. One downside, NYS needs to upgrade electricity and make more sites electric. Lots of picnicking during the weekend.

  • Sara B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cayuga Lake State Park
    Sep. 2, 2023

    Cayuga 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!

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Oneida Shores County Park
    Aug. 28, 2023

    Oneida Shores County Park

    Campground Nazis

    We recently booked a weekend stay at Oneida Shores campground. This wasn't our first stay here but will most likely be our last. Upon arrival, we pulled in front of the office and decided to turn around knowing we would be going in the other direction towards the lake. As we were turning around, another car was pulling in but stopped to let us turn around. We were immediately met by the irate campground owner screaming at us telling us it was a one way and we couldn't go that way. So we tried to back up and he screamed at us to stay off the grass. My husband asked where do you want me to go and the owner just threw his hands in the air and went to the other car. I got out of the car to get our reservation as my husband was too upset. Side note, there are no signs marking the road as a one way. I told the owner my son would be camping with us and would be arriving later. He said he would have to park in the parking lot which is quite a walk from our site. The campsite allows two tents per site but apparently only one car although there was plenty of room for him to park there. My son arrived late as he had been attending the NYS Fair that night. He went to the parking lot as instructed and was met with a flashlight in his face and was questioned by police. He then had to carry all of his camping gear from the parking lot to the campsite. My sister and brother in law also had a run in with the police patrolling the campground. While we were camping in tents on the lakefront, they brought their camper and were in the RV side of the campground. They drove down to our site for dinner and a campfire. They left to return to their camper around 10pm. They were met at their site with flashlights in the face. Two cops questioned them separately asking if they were lost and said that they were observed driving in circles. My sister and brother in law explained that they were yelled at earlier by the owner for driving the wrong way so they were just making their way back. The police response was that they don't like strangers here. We have had a couple issues with the owners of this campground in previous years. One year they yelled at us for putting a tent on the border between two sites even though we purchased both sites. Another year they sold us green wood that would not burn and last year, our site was infested with bees. We keep returning because we love attending the NYS Fair and staying at the lakeside campground is a beautiful and inexpensive way to make a weekend out of it but between the irate owners and the police harassment, it no longer seems worth it.

Guide to Sodus

Camping near Sodus, New York, offers a fantastic escape into nature with beautiful parks and campgrounds. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a peaceful retreat, there are plenty of options to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Waterfalls: Check out 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!"
  • Paddleboarding: Enjoy some time on the water at Letchworth State Park Campground. A visitor shared, "We went paddleboarding... You can paddle down to Hector Falls and see it from the water."
  • Fishing and Swimming: Keuka Lake State Park Campground is perfect for fishing and swimming. One reviewer noted, "The lake is clean and clear, great for fishing, boating, and swimming."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and showers at Letchworth State Park Campground. A visitor remarked, "Clean site, clean bathroom with hot water."
  • Spacious Sites: Many enjoy the generous space at Sampson State Park Campground. One camper said, "Most sites are pretty spacious."
  • Family Activities: Families love the playgrounds and activities available at Sampson State Park Campground. A reviewer mentioned, "There are playgrounds, guarded swimming areas, kayak rentals, and movie nights."

What you should know:

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Campgrounds with Activities: Look for campgrounds like Sampson State Park Campground that offer playgrounds and swimming areas. One parent shared, "Great playgrounds everywhere and you can rent kayaks."
  • Plan for Meals: Bring your own food or check if the campground has a store. A camper at Hamlin Beach State Park Campground noted, "The camp store was great and even had a separate mini farmer's market."
  • Pack for Rain: Be prepared for wet weather, as some campgrounds can get muddy. A visitor at Fillmore Glen State Park Campground mentioned, "Due to lots of rain this year, I can see where it might get crowded in the fields."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Levels: Make sure to check the level of your site. A camper at Lake Bluff RV Park said, "The site I am in is 5” off over 8’ side to side."
  • Bring Extension Cords: Some sites may have power poles that are far from your RV. A camper at Sampson State Park Campground advised, "The power poles are between sites and are often more than 20’ away."
  • Be Prepared for Tight Spaces: Maneuvering can be tricky in some campgrounds. A visitor at Hamlin Beach State Park Campground noted, "If you go here in a camper you better be super confident & comfortable maneuvering it."

Camping near Sodus, New York, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Enjoy the great outdoors and make some lasting memories!

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