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The best beach camping near Canandaigua
90% (280) • 28 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Canandaigua
Mission Hemlock Grove
1. Mission Hemlock Grove
92%
(244)
20mi from Canandaigua · 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.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$26
/ night
Spring lake retreat on the farm
2. Spring lake retreat on the farm
100%
(77)
33mi from Canandaigua · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Learn more about this land:Enjoy yourselves on this quiet Iittle farm with beautiful views. Bring a saw and cut your own firewood. Hike the mowed trails and enjoy the wildlife! There's water available if needed and one bathroom with just a sink and toilet accessible from outside.
If we are here you are more than welcome to interact with the farm animals..Bonnie Blue the horse, Gater Goat luke, and the cow's.
Just minutes from Port Bay , Fairhaven State
Park and Chimney Bluffs State park to the North and the Montezuma wildlife refuge to the south.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$28
/ night
The Spotted Sandpiper
3. The Spotted Sandpiper
94%
(99)
39mi from Canandaigua · 5 sites
The land that became our property was once owned by the King family. (i.e. Kingtown Beach Road) In the 1970s it was a marina developed by the Fulton family, with 4 small tourist cabins on the hillside above the water. Two more families loved and cared for the property before our family purchased it in late 2018. We're are delighted to share the beauty of Cayuga Lake with guests from all over the United States and the world, and hope to welcome you soon to The Spotted Sandpiper! Situated on 4 acres and with 400’ of secluded frontage on Cayuga Lake, The Spotted Sandpiper is the largest private lakefront vacation rental property in the Ithaca area. We’re nestled at the end of a private road, but only 7 minutes from Trumansburg, 3 1⁄2 miles from Taughannock State Park, and 20 minutes from Ithaca. We're conveniently located along the Cayuga Wine Trail!We are perfect for family reunions and wedding party rentals, families traveling together or friends looking for a week or weekend away! Our beach is an ideal swimming spot for children because of its gentle slope and clear waters.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$94
/ night
Sampson State Park
4. Sampson State Park
100%
(4)
State park 23mi from Canandaigua · 307 sites
Swimming and paddling are popular at this Finger Lakes park famed for its sunsets,
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Keuka Lake State Park
5. Keuka Lake State Park
100%
(2)
State park 22mi from Canandaigua · 132 sites
Vine-clad hills and lake views draw campers to this tranquil Finger Lakes park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Beach love
6. Beach love
88%
(12)
27mi from Canandaigua · 1 site
Small beached area for peace and serenity . Roughing it for sure… out house on property and potable water. No electricity … no amenities… Ideal for a couple roughing it. Fishing/ on the fingerlakes wine trail. Close to Seneca falls and Ithica . No pets. Please . Bring Kayaks or rafts and enjoy the lake and quiet.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from
$150
/ night
Smith Memorial Park Campground
7. Smith Memorial Park Campground
80%
(25)
34mi from Canandaigua · 14 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to the Finger Lakes
A park and campground on Seneca Lake
Smith Park is a classic lakeside park and campground built on the slopes of Seneca Lake in the 1970’s — enjoyed by many since the 1800’s.
In the heart of New York State’s Finger Lakes and along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, the park and campground’s location offers the best of both nature and socializing.
Open daily from dawn to dusk, visitors can access Seneca Lake by foot from the “Green” in the middle of the park, or dirt roads on both the north and south ends of the park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$40
/ night
Cayuga Lake State Park
8. Cayuga Lake State Park
83%
(6)
State park 27mi from Canandaigua · 279 sites
A small park with expansive views of, and easy access to, Cayuga Lake.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Stony Brook State Park
9. Stony Brook State Park
90%
(6)
State park 33mi from Canandaigua · 120 sites
This western NY park promises waterfall-chasing and gorgeous gorge views.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Finger Lakes National Forest
10. Finger Lakes National Forest
40%
(5)
National forest 36mi from Canandaigua · 21 sites
Finger Lakes offers rustic and modern activities to get away from a busy life.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Letchworth State Park
11. Letchworth State Park
95%
(33)
State park 45mi from Canandaigua · 339 sites
This New York gem offers waterfalls, cliffs, and winter activities.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Taughannock Falls State Park
12. Taughannock Falls State Park
100%
(9)
State park 42mi from Canandaigua · 84 sites
Camp in the shadows of one of New York’s best waterfalls.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Fair Haven Beach State Park
13. Fair Haven Beach State Park
95%
(11)
State park 42mi from Canandaigua · 214 sites
Fair Haven isn't an ocean beach, but it may as well be during the summer months.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Hamlin Beach State Park
14. Hamlin Beach State Park
85%
(10)
State park 47mi from Canandaigua · 251 sites
This popular lakefront park promises adventures on both water and land.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
90% (280) • 28 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Canandaigua
Mission Hemlock Grove
1. Mission Hemlock Grove
92%
(244)
20mi from Canandaigua · 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.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$26
/ night
Spring lake retreat on the farm
2. Spring lake retreat on the farm
100%
(77)
33mi from Canandaigua · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Learn more about this land:Enjoy yourselves on this quiet Iittle farm with beautiful views. Bring a saw and cut your own firewood. Hike the mowed trails and enjoy the wildlife! There's water available if needed and one bathroom with just a sink and toilet accessible from outside.
If we are here you are more than welcome to interact with the farm animals..Bonnie Blue the horse, Gater Goat luke, and the cow's.
Just minutes from Port Bay , Fairhaven State
Park and Chimney Bluffs State park to the North and the Montezuma wildlife refuge to the south.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$28
/ night
The Spotted Sandpiper
3. The Spotted Sandpiper
94%
(99)
39mi from Canandaigua · 5 sites
The land that became our property was once owned by the King family. (i.e. Kingtown Beach Road) In the 1970s it was a marina developed by the Fulton family, with 4 small tourist cabins on the hillside above the water. Two more families loved and cared for the property before our family purchased it in late 2018. We're are delighted to share the beauty of Cayuga Lake with guests from all over the United States and the world, and hope to welcome you soon to The Spotted Sandpiper! Situated on 4 acres and with 400’ of secluded frontage on Cayuga Lake, The Spotted Sandpiper is the largest private lakefront vacation rental property in the Ithaca area. We’re nestled at the end of a private road, but only 7 minutes from Trumansburg, 3 1⁄2 miles from Taughannock State Park, and 20 minutes from Ithaca. We're conveniently located along the Cayuga Wine Trail!We are perfect for family reunions and wedding party rentals, families traveling together or friends looking for a week or weekend away! Our beach is an ideal swimming spot for children because of its gentle slope and clear waters.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$94
/ night
Sampson State Park
4. Sampson State Park
100%
(4)
State park 23mi from Canandaigua · 307 sites
Swimming and paddling are popular at this Finger Lakes park famed for its sunsets,
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Keuka Lake State Park
5. Keuka Lake State Park
100%
(2)
State park 22mi from Canandaigua · 132 sites
Vine-clad hills and lake views draw campers to this tranquil Finger Lakes park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Beach love
6. Beach love
88%
(12)
27mi from Canandaigua · 1 site
Small beached area for peace and serenity . Roughing it for sure… out house on property and potable water. No electricity … no amenities… Ideal for a couple roughing it. Fishing/ on the fingerlakes wine trail. Close to Seneca falls and Ithica . No pets. Please . Bring Kayaks or rafts and enjoy the lake and quiet.
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from
$150
/ night
Smith Memorial Park Campground
7. Smith Memorial Park Campground
80%
(25)
34mi from Canandaigua · 14 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to the Finger Lakes
A park and campground on Seneca Lake
Smith Park is a classic lakeside park and campground built on the slopes of Seneca Lake in the 1970’s — enjoyed by many since the 1800’s.
In the heart of New York State’s Finger Lakes and along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, the park and campground’s location offers the best of both nature and socializing.
Open daily from dawn to dusk, visitors can access Seneca Lake by foot from the “Green” in the middle of the park, or dirt roads on both the north and south ends of the park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$40
/ night
Cayuga Lake State Park
8. Cayuga Lake State Park
83%
(6)
State park 27mi from Canandaigua · 279 sites
A small park with expansive views of, and easy access to, Cayuga Lake.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Stony Brook State Park
9. Stony Brook State Park
90%
(6)
State park 33mi from Canandaigua · 120 sites
This western NY park promises waterfall-chasing and gorgeous gorge views.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Finger Lakes National Forest
10. Finger Lakes National Forest
40%
(5)
National forest 36mi from Canandaigua · 21 sites
Finger Lakes offers rustic and modern activities to get away from a busy life.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Letchworth State Park
11. Letchworth State Park
95%
(33)
State park 45mi from Canandaigua · 339 sites
This New York gem offers waterfalls, cliffs, and winter activities.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Taughannock Falls State Park
12. Taughannock Falls State Park
100%
(9)
State park 42mi from Canandaigua · 84 sites
Camp in the shadows of one of New York’s best waterfalls.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Fair Haven Beach State Park
13. Fair Haven Beach State Park
95%
(11)
State park 42mi from Canandaigua · 214 sites
Fair Haven isn't an ocean beach, but it may as well be during the summer months.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Hamlin Beach State Park
14. Hamlin Beach State Park
85%
(10)
State park 47mi from Canandaigua · 251 sites
This popular lakefront park promises adventures on both water and land.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Steve
January 2026
Tent
Had a nice couple wintery days at Koreys place. He was very responsive and great to deal with. I cant comment too much on the sites as I kinda stayed put most of the time. But the area is beautiful and can't wait to return in the warmer months!
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Hailey
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
This was our second time staying, we absolutely love staying here. We can’t wait to come back when it warms up!
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Rebekah
October 2025
18 ft campervan
The land was lovely, the animals were sweet, Tommy was so friendly and made sure we knew he was available if we needed anything, and it was handy to have access to the indoor bathroom.
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Gillian
October 2025
Weekend Trip to The Spotted Sandpiper
Spent 3 nights in Glamp 1 in October of 2025. It was 40s at night and rained 2 of the nights, but we stayed warm with the heater (and an electric blanket we brought)! It was dry inside the tent despite the rain. Area is beautiful. Due to weather, didn't spend any time on the lake, but did make use of the shower areas, which worked well - hot water and shower/bathroom walkable from Glamp 1. Kate answered all questions before and during the stay. Shampoo/conditioner and towels provided. Great affordable glamping experience!!
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Jay
October 2025
29 ft travel trailer
We had such a wonderful birthday trip on Tommy’s land and in the surrounding area. Our site was the hilltop overlooking the rolling hills on one side and the forest on the other. It was perfect! Very private although the other site down the hill wasn’t occupied. They are spread apart quite a ways and both have picnic tables and fire rings. Tommy and his wife, Laura, both very nice and generous hosts, brought us plenty of free wood for our stay. Upon check-in, he greeted us and was very hospitable, offering suggestions for area must-sees for scenery, parks, wineries, food etc. They do offer usage of a flush toilet and sink in the end of their house, if desired. We’re pretty self-contained campers and didn’t utilize them. The property is very neat and clean in a rural area. We especially loved seeing the horse and cows each day as we are both originally from small farming towns. We would highly recommend this Hipcamp to anyone wanting a serene getaway with beautiful landscape and gracious host. Was a perfect trip! While you’re here, check out the Chimney Bluffs on Lake Ontario. They are super cool!
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Louren
October 2025
17 ft campervan
Gem of gems! Exquisite location! Very clean facilities. Super cool location near good food and wine!
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Janelle
October 2025
12 ft campervan
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
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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Jonathan
September 2025
Tent
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
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
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Stephen
September 2025
16 ft car
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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Elizabeth
September 2025
Weekend Trip to The Spotted Sandpiper
We loved glamping at Spotted Sandpiper! We had all of the necessities and more at our tent site. You can’t beat the view of Lake Cayuga—we loved going down to the dock for sunset every night. It’s also very close to Taughannock State Park and a short drive from Ithaca.
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Joseph
August 2025
23 ft campervan
With pets
A beautiful and well cared for campsite set on the top of a hill, at the edge of the woods and overlooking the endless rolling hills. One of the most peaceful night’s camping that we have ever had. Tommy is an exceptional host who made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Feeding his 15 friendly cows was the highlight of the day for my wife. Just a few miles to Chimney Bluffs SP, Wolcott Falls and Sodus Point, I highly recommend this property. We will definitely be returning!
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Ann
August 2025
21 ft Class C
This is a gem of a hipcsmp! Tommy is so friendly and eager to show you around. The animals are well cared for and the camping spots are peaceful and lovely. We loved it and highly recommend staying here. We were only one night but I could see staying longer to explore the lakeshore.
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Derek
August 2025
18 ft campervan
With pets
Well maintained campgrounds on a beautiful lake, swimming and boating options. Plenty of driftwood for starting fires, and a water spigot on our campsite adds convenience.
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Dace
August 2025
Tent
Thank you Tommy for lovely experience at your hip camp! The campsite was beautiful, spacious well maintained with wonderful views! We had stunning sunrise over your farm land. Tommy was very attentive every step of the way even he was out of state at that moment . He left as treats for the cows to feed, (which had adorable name tags on their ears) he also left us fire wood to enjoy. Thank you again we would definitely come back when in the area. Have a wonderful rest of the summer . D&B
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David
August 2025
Tent
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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alicia
August 2025
With kids
I loved tent camping at the spotted sandpiper. The tent was comfortable and had everything we needed. I especially loved they had so many things we could use on the water…kayaks, paddle boards, life jackets, floats, and the lake was beautiful! I would def stay here again.
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Julia
August 2025
Tent
With pets
The farm was beautiful and the campsite was lovely. Quiet, clean... Tommy was a wonderful and generous host. We really enjoyed staying there and plan to do so again.
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Jose
August 2025
Tent
Great base for the village. Would definitely camp here again
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