Camping options around Westernville include sites within New York's Adirondack foothills and alongside numerous lakes and waterways. The region typically experiences warm summers with temperatures averaging 75-85°F during peak camping season from June through August. Fall brings vibrant foliage from mid-September through October when night temperatures can drop to the 40s, requiring campers to pack accordingly.
What to do
**Lake activities: At Delta Lake State Park Campground, visitors can enjoy kayaking and boating with easy lake access. "The waters of the lake covered the old village of Delta in the early 1900's. The park has a boat ramp, beach, some easy hiking, and recently added electricity to all the sites," notes Eric G.
**Gemstone hunting: Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA offers a unique activity where campers can search for Herkimer diamonds (double-terminated quartz crystals). "The mines are so much fun. Some of the sites are crowded but each site has plenty of space. The whole park is well maintained," shares Kelly F.
**Tubing adventures: West Canada Creek provides refreshing water recreation during summer months. "The West Canada Creek wraps around the entire property and provides such a tranquil backdrop. The sites are surrounded by lush oaks and pines. Makes it feel as though you are truly immersed in nature," explains Sean M.
**Hiking trails: Green Lakes State Park features scenic paths around its distinctive glacial lakes. "There are 2 Great Lakes to hike around with awesome views. Fishing and boat rental if you want to be closer to the water," reports Kelly J.
What campers like
**Waterfront sites: The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone provides well-designed camping areas near water features. "Convenient to the highway with 24 hour shuttles to the casino 5 minutes away, yet quiet and beautifully maintained. Offers a pool, playground, hiking trail, fishing pond, paddleboat rentals," states April L.
**Swimming opportunities: Verona Beach State Park Campground sits directly on Lake Oneida with beach access. "We stayed through this weekend and had a great time and got to see some awesome sunsets. It was a little bit of a walk to get water but we were tent camping so we didn't really mind," shares Tate T.
**Clean facilities: Kayuta Lake Campground maintains good bathroom and shower facilities. "Very nice quiet campground. Bathrooms are a little old but very clean. Had fun shooting archery targets. They also have lazer tag but we didn't participate," notes Jason D.
**Family activities: Delta Lake State Park offers recreational options for all ages. "Nice spots in loop c. Loop a is quite open. Nice overall," states Charles S., while another camper notes the lake's distinctive features and recreational amenities.
What you should know
**Site variations: Green Lakes State Park Campground offers different camping areas with varying levels of privacy. "This state park campground is one of the few that offer full hook ups. The bathrooms have been remodeled and most are private with a toilet, shower and sink which makes this a wonderful family campground," explains Sheri S.
**Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds near Westernville operate from May through mid-October. "Memorial day weekend the weather is beautiful spring weather. All full hook up sites from full sun to full shade. Been coming here for 25 + years," observes Carl G.
**Reservation timing: Popular sites fill quickly, especially waterfront locations. "It's very nice, especially if you can get a water site. They have recently added electricity to the sites and a new playground at the beach," Amy W. points out.
**Park policies: Pet friendly camping near Westernville, New York typically requires vaccination records and leash use. "We went to try to speak with the owner as we approached he started screaming get off my property or I'm calling the cops," warns one unhappy camper about a specific management conflict, highlighting the importance of knowing campground rules.
Tips for camping with families
**Playground access: Verona Beach State Park Campground offers recently upgraded play areas. "The kids love to hang out at the splash pad and the state recently revamped some of the playgrounds," shares Joe D.
**Educational opportunities: Camping near historical sites provides learning experiences. "The campground isn't the best I've experienced, a bit on the crowded side-similar to a woodsy suburb- but this could have been distinctive to Loop A where I stayed," notes Rachel P. about one location.
**Specialized activities: Structured programs keep children entertained throughout the season. "Their themed weekends and accompanying activities throughout the season are wonderful. We had the pleasure of staying for Labor Day weekend in which they had a kids carnival set up among many other things," explains Sean M.
**Beach access: Swimming areas with lifeguards operate during summer months at most lakes. "The beach area is wide and shallow in most areas in close proximity to the store and snack shop," one camper reports.
Tips from RVers
**Hookup availability: West Canada Creek Campground offers various site types to accommodate different needs. "This campground has it all. Heated pool, great store, large sites, surrounded by trees, events, soft serve ice cream, tube rentals to float on the creek (river). FHU as well as tent sites and cabins," Sharon V. observes.
**Site leveling: Most campgrounds have relatively flat sites but preparation helps. "The sites are pretty flat," notes a camper.
**Access considerations: Some campground roads require careful navigation for larger rigs. "The road to get in was for the most part well taken care of. It was pretty quiet especially after quiet hours everyone was very respectful," reports Tris W.
**Pull-through availability: Limited pull-through sites exist at some campgrounds. "Spacious FHU sites. Pull thru and back ins," notes Boomer B. about one location, which can be helpful information for pet friendly camping near Westernville with larger RVs.
