Water access is the defining feature at Sugar Creek Glen Campground in Dansville, New York, where a creek and waterfall run directly through the property. Kids can wade in ankle-deep water throughout the day, and when creek levels allow, hikers can follow the stream up to additional falls and swimming holes. Creek levels do fluctuate, and tent campers should know they must drive through the creek to reach their sites, which can close access entirely during high water. An AWD or 4x4 vehicle is strongly recommended for that crossing.
Sites are level and set among trees, with tent options along the water. The campground hosts seasonal events, including Halloween trick-or-treating among decorated RVs, and evening activities like karaoke on busy weekends. Labor Day and other holiday weekends draw crowds, so reservations are worth considering in advance. RVs up to 35 feet can access full hookups, though at least one reviewer noted tight maneuvering and voltage fluctuations with larger rigs.
The bathrooms stay consistently clean across multiple visits, and the coin-operated showers run hot. As Seth K. notes, the showers provide "consistent hot water, but it's only one temp, no adjustment." A general store on-site stocks a range of supplies, and the campground provides waste bags for dogs. Campers planning a longer stay in the region can also look at Kanakadea Park or browse campsites near Almond for additional options in the area. The creek alone tends to bring families back year after year.
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Map & DirectionsSugar Creek Glen Campground is located in New York near Almond
Directions
From jct I-390 (exit 4) & Hwy 36: Go 500 feet S on Hwy 36, then 5 mi SW on Poag's Hole Rd.
Address
11288 Poags Hole Road
Dansville, NY 14437
Coordinates
42.34949395 N
77.7880344 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 6 min from Elmira, NY
- 1 hr 22 min from Rochester, NY
- 1 hr 35 min from Ithaca, NY
- 1 hr 44 min from Buffalo, NY

















