Beach Camping Near Arcade, New York, US: 12 Best Beach Campsites 2026

Looking to go camping near Arcade, New York? Hipcamp has over 800 options just for you! With accommodations ranging from tent camping to RV camping, you're sure to find the perfect fit. Whether you're into biking, paddling, or exploring historic sites, there's something for everyone. And don't just take our word for it - check out the top campsites with rave reviews like Austin Dam Memorial Park (221 reviews), Waterfall Creek (197 reviews), and Hawk Meadow Farm (162 reviews). Plus, enjoy popular amenities like potable water, pet-friendly sites, and toilets. Prices start as low as $10 per night, with an average price of $35 per night. Start planning your camping adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Arcade

Looking to go camping near Arcade, New York? Hipcamp has over 800 options just for you! With accommodations ranging from tent camping to RV camping, you're sure to find the perfect fit. Whether you're into biking, paddling, or exploring historic sites, there's something for everyone. And don't just take our word for it - check out the top campsites with rave reviews like Austin Dam Memorial Park (221 reviews), Waterfall Creek (197 reviews), and Hawk Meadow Farm (162 reviews). Plus, enjoy popular amenities like potable water, pet-friendly sites, and toilets. Prices start as low as $10 per night, with an average price of $35 per night. Start planning your camping adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Arcade

1. Mission Hemlock Grove

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44mi from Arcade · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

Welcome, Mission Conesus, originally built by Franciscan Catholics. These lands were likely chosen for many reasons. Suffice it to say there is something special here. Come discover for yourself. Lose yourself here, or maybe find yourself, among the Hemlocks. First, a bit about the terrain. There is much in the way of forest, very mature, and a broad array of plant species. Elevation differences are vast, land to the west is uphill for quite a ways, and downhill to the east, to Hemlock lake below, so the world here can feel a bit tilted. We adjoin 150 acres of nature conservancy lands that nobody seems to know about. These lands are for respectful public daytime use. We also adjoin 6600 acres of NY state forest which is public property. Exploring all that is here would take a very long time! Want to get away? Welcome to our little slice of heaven. See the provided map for site locations. Site 1 is open field and is near the pavilion, sites 2 and 3 are along the woods, and site 4 is the most private and tucked into the woods. We looking forward to hosting you, at the mission.

2. Wood Spring Club, Inc. (since 1957)

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20mi from Arcade · 35 sites · Tents, RVs

Wood Spring is a private members only rustic camping club. Hipcampers have access to all 52 acres including our pond, meadow, Little Buffalo Creek, and our hiking trails. You’ll get a gate combination after confirming your stay. Enter through the gate on our one lane road, cross the shallow creek and end at our large open meadow. If the creek is ever too high to cross, park in the grassy area and walk across foot bridge. GPS coordinates will be shared of your site. Enter those in your map software. Welcome to our club you are a Wood Spring Member during your stay. *Day Members shall have access to Corporation amenities and facilities and follow all rules. Day Membership includes an overnight stay. Day Membership is non-voting, and does not include status in the event Wood Spring were to dissolve. Day Members are not required to participate in Workdays

3. Tomtuga on the Erie Canal

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47mi from Arcade · 4 sites · RVs

Thank you for looking at what I have to offer. We love to have fun here. Which is why we call our little campground Tomtuga. It is sort of a reference of the Caribbean pirate island of Tortuga, except my name is Tom. I'm here mostly for the canal and living the pirate life but there have been sightings of Bigfoot and his cousin Yeti. They show up once in awhile to keep things interesting.  Here at Tomtuga we are 2 acres with the Erie Canal across the front on a quiet street and the Genesee Valley Transportation, a local shortline railroad across the backyard. Boat season is May - Oct. Train runs mostly just two days a week all year. Step out and give the boats and trains a friendly wave.   We are a hard packed base that can handle the very large RVs. Campsite #1 is where the 50amp / 30amp / 110 electric outlets are.  Campsite #2 is the only area that has a "good" grassy spot. With only two campsites, along with my RV here, it is a rather peaceful camp. There are no bathrooms here, so I'm sorry but no tent camping available. We offer ''Buddy Camping'', in which if you are traveling with friends in a 2nd RV / camper. I allow you to both camp on the same campsite #1. You still need to book campsite #4. If you have more camping friends, I can add more campsites for each camper using our "Overflow sites" for booking. This is just a clerical thing for charges. Actually campsite #1 can hold three campers. Also if you don't need power, like you have solar or batteries etc. I might allow you to park anywhere on our two acres. You book campsite #3. You can check the property out before setting up. I allow 2nd vehicles or also ''toads'' on the campsites too at no charge.   I'm Ok if you show up early from an overnight drive to the site and park in the main driveway. If there are not any previous campers onsite, I might let you into the site. Just let me know beforehand.  *No bathrooms on the property! You must have self contained units! When I get the bathroom built, this will change. **Again, NO Bathrooms here! If you try to book posing as a ''campervan'' but just a van or staying in a cardboard box on a trailer, don't book here. Please go stealth camp at Walmart, they have bathrooms and are free to overnight. I wouldn't pee in your yard.  No water hookups. No dumpstation either. We have free WiFi. Firewood available for $5 a bundle or bring your own. The local gas station has small bundles down the street for $8 each. * Please ask me before you let any of your dogs off leash. If there are other campers here, we all need to be in agreement on this. For their children and pets safety too. I do allow multiple dogs here. Again, please clean up after them. Do NOT just toss it into my woods or the canal.  Nice small canal town here with local eateries, including two pizza places; two bars and a breakfast lunch spot / laundromat / hardware store / Dollar General / gas station. We have a veterinary in town too.  All within a short walking distance.   NYS Bike path on the opposite side of the canal, goes from Buffalo to Albany. Some 350 miles.  Also a free NYS Canal boat ramp 1,800ft to the east, on our side of the canal. So bring your bikes / kayaks / boats / fishing poles. Rentals available in Lockport. Worms available at the hardware store in town. We are also open during the winter season, Uh yep. Please message me before hand because it depends on the snow depth if I'm letting campers in. *Special Bonus Offer - I am an online ordained minister and offer wedding nuptials here at Camp Tomtuga. Our twist is having your vows done by Rev Bigfoot or Padre Yeti in full regalia. Comes with an actual wedding certificate (you still need a license to make it legal). Cake is an extra fee. NO Dumpstation here!!! There is one 20 minutes south, just off the NY Thruway at the Flying J Truck Stop. 8484 Allegheny Rd, Pembroke. It is in the RV fuel island. Costs is $10. Get the code inside. *Ask about our free camper sticker or buying a Camp Tomtuga T-shirt. The shirts are Made to Order and can be mailed out afterwards. Hey if you could, when on the booking page it asks you to "Say Hello". Please tell me what kind of camper you are coming in like an RV or trailer and the size. It asks you that question right above that but I don't receive that info till much later. It just helps me gauge on placement here. I have plenty of room but it's nice to know what it showing up. Thanks Lots of people asking so, we are 30 miles from Niagara Falls. Very easy ride there and back using NYS Rt 104. This route goes along the Niagara escarpment with lots of farms stands and a few wineries.  Most of my guests use my campsites as a basecamp to then go and explore Niagara Falls or even day trip to Toronto Canada 106 miles away. I provide a list of local NY info / places to visit in Canada and my experience on crossing the border.  My camp to downtown Buffalo is 38 miles. To downtown Rochester is 51 miles. Lake Ontario Olcott Beach is 17 miles. Letchworth NYS Park 60 miles. We are 42 miles to the Buffalo Bills (Highmark Stadium). Thanks again, I hope you come and stay.

4. Darien Lakes State Park

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142 sites · Corfu, New York

“You guys, make sure we’ve packed a lot of sunscreen and our bathingsuits. Yes, we’re going to look like pruney lobster for a weekend.” Darien Lakes State Park is a riparian paradise that’s honed to sharpen your inner aqua (wo)man. Here, you’ll be treated with a plethora of water-loving recreational activities, anything from angling in well-populated creeks to powerboating on Harow Lake’s twelve-acre meniscus. And, nestled within the area’s one-hundred and forty-two campsites are twelve primitive walk-in style sites; all other ones are well-equipped with running-water and electrical outlets. So, by all means, take a step-back from the concrete jungle and embrace all the beach, foliage-laden hiking trails Darien Lake State Park has to offer―your smartphone’s battery will be thanking you.

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5. Letchworth State Park

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339 sites · Hunt, New York

This New York gem offers waterfalls, cliffs, and winter activities.

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6. Cozy country farm house

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41mi from Arcade · 4 sites · Lodging

Come and enjoy WNY winter sports!! We are ideally located for skiing, tubing and boarding directly between Peek N Peek (43 miles) or Holiday Valley (40 miles). There are snowmobile trail heads 5 miles from our location. Be in the country yet just 5 minutes from 4 local wineries and 10 minutes from dining/shopping. We have kept the farm house feel with plenty of room for a family. This is a single occupancy listing. Your party will be the only guests. We do have a separate living space in our barn so only parking is shared. Originally 100 acres was purchased by the Deering family back in the 1800's from the Holland Land company. Then sometime near 1900 the farm was split between two brothers, each receiving 50 acres. The home was originally built in 1903 and is currently updated and remodeled for today’s codes and standards. 47 acres of accessible woods and pasture remain for hiking and at the top of the property a breath-taking view across Lake Erie into Ontario Canada. Learn more about this land: Why book a site when you can have a house? This cozy country farm house, situated on 47 acres that has a breath-taking view overlooking Lake Erie into Canada, worth the hike up the hill. 1st floor living, remodeled kitchen and bath with all new appliances, bedroom has a new queen bed. 4 season home has gas appliances and heat. Great location for winter sports just 20 minutes from the newly renovated and reopened Cockaigne ski resort, and it’s just miles from access to marked snow mobile trails. Mud room makes it easy to shed and store boots and jackets. Spring time activities includes “March maple syrup madness” and exploring the Amish communities of Chautauqua county. For summertime it is just minutes to the Lake Erie shoreline and Dunkirk harbor for aquatic activities. In the Fall you cannot beat the canopy of colors. There are 4 wonderful wineries within 5 miles of your door, bring a bottle home and enjoy it by an outdoor campfire, or just sit on the patio and look up at the night sky. In the morning you can make your coffee by the cup, or carafe then sit on the patio and watch the sunrise. Major department and food stores are just minutes away. Come stay for a day and you will end up wanting to stay for more, a minimum 3 day 2 night stay is recommended.

7. Letchworth Valley Campground & Reso

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14mi from Arcade · 43 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Letchworth Valley Campground & Resort is a newly acquired 147 Acre property with a 26 acre lake located 10 minutes from Letchworth Park. Wiscoy Creek famous for trout fishing also runs through a portion of the property. There's canoeing, hiking, fishing, & swimming in an all natural setting. We have 25 primitive tent sites, 16 RV sites that have water and electric, 4 hotel rooms, 5 premium cabins and 5 rustic cabins. Wildlife including a pair of bald eagles, geese, herons, turtles, and birds of all kinds live on the property. All sites have a fire ring with grill and a picnic table. We are pet friendly up to 3 pets. Open May 15th - October 30th Closed October 31st - May 14th

8. The blue rooster of 3 springs

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42mi from Arcade · 1 site · Lodging

Our farm is a 20-year project in the making. We started with our horses and grew into the alpacas about 7 years ago. And recently added a cashmere goat. The blue rooster is a perfect addition for us here as I have always loved hosting. Making time to make your stay special. The alpaca farm has a small gift shop that carries plenty of beautiful alpaca products. If you choose to just hang out here at the farm for you stay, you’ll be more than welcome to join us in the barn through the day. Or if you want to go out and about you are pretty much in the middle of everything and anything. Learn more about this land: The rooster sits high behind the alpaca barn. If privacy is important you found a great place here. Alpacas are literally inches from the living room windows. Once you settle in there are so many things to do. Comedy club , theater, dining, casino and so much more. Or just hang out and enjoy the farm.

9. Allegany State Park

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625 sites · Salamanca, New York

Natural history meets lakefront fun at this Western New York state park.

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10. Evangola State Park

80 sites · Farnham, New York

On the banks of Lake Erie, this park is a Niagara region favorite.

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11. Stony Brook State Park

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120 sites · Dansville, New York

This western NY park promises waterfall-chasing and gorgeous gorge views.

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12. Allegheny National Forest

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742 sites · Sheffield, Pennsylvania

Find plenty to do in this half-million-acre national forest in northwestern Pennsylvania.

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Public campgrounds near Arcade

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Darien Lakes State Park Campground

26mi from Arcade · 142 sites · Tents, RVs · in Darien Lakes State Park

Sunrise over the Grand Canyon of the East

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Letchworth State Park Campground

27mi from Arcade · 339 sites · Tents, RVs · in Letchworth State Park

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Allegany Cabins

33mi from Arcade · 311 sites · Tents, RVs · in Allegany State Park

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Allegany Group Campground

34mi from Arcade · 2 sites · in Allegany State Park

Evangola State Park Campground

34mi from Arcade · 80 sites · Tents, RVs · in Evangola State Park

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Quaker Area Campground

38mi from Arcade · 190 sites · Tents, RVs · in Allegany State Park

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Red House Area Campground

38mi from Arcade · 122 sites · Tents, RVs · in Allegany State Park

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Stony Brook State Park Campground

38mi from Arcade · 120 sites · Tents, RVs · in Stony Brook State Park

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Willow Bay Campground

45mi from Arcade · 101 sites · Tents, RVs · in Allegheny National Forest

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Tracy Ridge Campground

46mi from Arcade · 101 sites · Tents, RVs · in Allegheny National Forest

Hooks Brook Boat Access Campground

47mi from Arcade · 32 sites · in Allegheny National Forest

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Handsome Lake Boat Access Campground

49mi from Arcade · 20 sites · in Allegheny National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Michael

November 2025

34 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Tomtuga on the Erie Canal

Beautiful place to camp the host was great and very accommodating. We definitely recommend nice level site great 50 amp service. Can’t wait to go back.

Natacha

November 2025

35 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Tomtuga on the Erie Canal

Our stay at Thomas' was perfect. Due to all campsites being closed for the season, had Thomas' place not been accepting reservations we would have been forced to drive 14hrs+ all the way home to Montreal. It was a lifesaver for sure. We got to his place around 6:30pm. He drove us right into our spot and help us setup. Great guy, great place. Only had electric, but that's all we needed for one night's stay. Thank you Thomas!

Peter

October 2025

13 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Tomtuga on the Erie Canal

Thomas was a very helpful host, met me upon arrival and helped me set up my trailer on the site. Not great at backing up my trailer yet but he gave me some helpful instruction! Gave me lots of information on what to see in the area as well. I'll definitely come back for a visit in the future!

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Janelle

October 2025

12 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Mission Hemlock Grove

What a very peaceful place! Will definitely be returning! Korey was very quick to respond to messages and answer questions! A beautiful hidden gem!

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Alessandro

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Mission Hemlock Grove

Easy to find. Beautiful views. My kids and I loved hiking to the lake to skip rocks. I'll definitely be back.

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Todd

October 2025

35 ft Class A

With pets

1 night at Tomtuga on the Erie Canal

We needed a campsite for a quick overnight stop. Thomas was a great host ensuring we had everything we needed. He greeted me as I was getting ready to leave in the morning and assisted me with directions. Campground was peaceful and quiet allowing us to get a great night’s sleep.

Angela

September 2025

32 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Tomtuga on the Erie Canal

Cute spot. We were coming in later than planned, Tom had a fire going for us upon arrival. The canal was just across the street from camp. Dog friendly and the kids will love the giant skeletons throughout the grounds. Tom is full of information on the area and Niagara Falls. Gave us directions to where we could go kayaking. He is very involved in the area.

Ben

September 2025

20 ft pop-up camper

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Wood Spring Club, Inc. (since 1957)

Amazing stay! Very welcoming. Have stayed here 3 times.

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Jonathan

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mission Hemlock Grove

Great, relaxing time as always. I'm here again this weekend as I write this!

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Geoff

September 2025

40 ft travel trailer

7 nights at Mission Hemlock Grove

I wound up staying at Mission Hemlock Grove for 2 weeks in early September while my truck was getting transmission work. I had to make several day trips to Rochester and always felt safe leaving my belongings behind at site 1. There are some interesting trails and sights on the property including abandoned Christian grottos. I met some other very nice campers during my stay but always felt like I had plenty of privacy. Korey was very responsive from my experience. I’d recommend this property to someone who is boondock ready

Chad

September 2025

31 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Tomtuga on the Erie Canal

A perfect basecamp for the Niagara Falls, exploring Lake Erie, and Ontario. Easy to get in and out of with our 31 ft travel trailer. Such a neat little decorated place with giant skeletons, glowing cubes at night, and other eclectic decorations. You're right across the street from the Erie Canal, which makes for a nice evening walk over the draw bridge. Thomas was so helpful with suggestions on where to park at Niagara and other things to do. I would highly recommend this location. The location has a very safe feel to it as well.

Stephen

September 2025

16 ft car

1 night at Mission Hemlock Grove

Camp site 4 was just big enough to get a Frontier into. The sites are spaced enough that you don't see each other but could hear louder talk. Every site has a campfire ring. Porta potty was in the central field area and was getting pretty full but was stocked with TP and sanitizer. Really nice trails right on site, with a trail down to the lake. We didn't look for the bathroom or water supply so can't comment on that.

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Brittany

August 2025

33 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Tomtuga on the Erie Canal

This is our second time here and we love it! Thomas is so accommodating and amazing… this time we were able to rent a make shit hot tub and we provided our own water heater submerge unit since we have one. Our two dogs came with us this time and it was absolutely incredible! Super kind every time and absolutely spotless and clean! Thank you again and we will see you for our next trip for sure :) (this is our spot when we attend concerts or events)

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David

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Mission Hemlock Grove

Just what I needed!- secluded and in the forest. No bugs and in the clearing a dome of stars at night.

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Brenna

August 2025

45 ft Class A

Weekend Trip to Tomtuga on the Erie Canal

Thomas is an excellent host! The property has plenty of space to explore. The decor of the property is fun full of originality. We will definitely be back!!!

cliff

August 2025

21 ft pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Mission Hemlock Grove

It was great camping there i fully enjoyed myself . It was easy to get to hike trails

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Debbie

August 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Tomtuga on the Erie Canal

We loved our stay!. Very peaceful close to the bike trail. Highly recommend staying here

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Joe

July 2025

15 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Mission Hemlock Grove

Nice, very private, direct access to trail to lake. Clean porta potty on site.

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Deanna

July 2025

32 ft Class C

With pets

Weekend Trip to Tomtuga on the Erie Canal

Always a great stay. Tom is always helpful. The spot is quiet and off the beaten path so hardly any traffic noise and the lights at night are great. I’ll be back up next summer.

Christopher

July 2025

50 ft travel trailer

1 night at Tomtuga on the Erie Canal

We had a great stay. Tom greeted us and helped us get set up. The area was private and quiet. Just stayed one night on the way through. Would stay again.