Camping near Rochester, New York with wildlife watching

This sleeper city is a good home base to explore Lake Ontario, the Finger Lakes, and Niagara Falls.

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Exodus Farms of the Finger Lakes

25 sites · Tents40 acres · Victor, Ontario
We have a generational family farm. It was originally an organic beef cow farm started by our ancestors and we all operated the farm for over 40 years. It then became a C.S.A and now is a homestead. The land has strong indigenous roots. The camping area is a 40 acres consisting of two fields, hedrows, small pine groove, large cherry tree and small wooded area. We also provide access to other parts of the farm for hiking, fishing and swimming. InJoy your stay! May God bless you!
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$17.77
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Your New Property

1 site · RV2 acres · Irondequoit, Monroe
You’ll be parking on a flat gravel driveway. There are baseball fields and a playground near by. Close to Irondequoit bay and Lake Ontario and the Genesee River Close to. Boat rental I have kayaks for rent 3- sand beaches and many parks Hiking/ biking trails Seneca park zoo Restaurants on the water Museums Highland park conservatory Hospitals close by
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$35
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Roseland Family Farm

1 site · RV, Tent25 acres · Webster, Monroe
Roseland Family Farm has been owned by the Almond family for 5 generations. It was once a working muck farm. It now has wetlands as well as the beginnings of a community garden enterprise. Learn more about this land: Primitive camping site with fire pit, picnic table, commode for bathroom (with privacy), and portable potable water provided. You can explore the property by foot and observe the wildlife or bike on the local roads. We are rural-suburban in nature. Webster is 10 minutes away, and Rochester is 20 minutes away. We do have 2 dogs who may patrol the entire property from time to time. If you are arrive prior to 8 or 9 pm or are staying more than one night, we prefer to introduce them to you so they understand you are not intruders.
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$16
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Mensing Meadows, Hilton, NY

6 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · Hilton, Monroe
Quiet, pull off site in Hilton less than a mile from Braddock's Bay, restaurants and boat launch.
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$30
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R&R at Lagom Langing

4 sites · Lodging, Tents60 acres · Dansville, Livingston
The land we steward is half woods and half fields, located on a gentle easterly slope with a few small drainages running through. We offer opportunities for restoration and renewal through spending time in nature, listening to the abundant bird calls, watching deer and foxes and wild turkeys enjoy the land alongside us. We also have fairly large pollinator and vegetable gardens and chickens, and we produce maple syrup in the spring. If guests are interested, they may sign up for workshops on carpentry, food preservation, foraging, gardening, bread baking, and kombucha-brewing. We also offer spiritual direction and Enneagram typing and exploration. This experience can be as solitary as a guest would like, or guests can also experience the gift of connecting with others in community.
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$40
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Whenland Eco-Trailer

1 site · Lodging3 acres · Naples, Ontario
A lovely, 3 acre plot of secluded land surrounded by cute ponds and decorated with sculptures. A small campfire spot, wood stove in the trailer and a composting toilet. Want to unplug and get away from the busy life? Most mobile phones do not work here! We have only minimal solar electricity, and there is a propane stove as well! Two double beds, one single, and a couple of nice cots. Tent Sites abound! We bought this property about four years ago. It was trashed by the previous owner and had an old dilapidated trailer in the middle of it. We cleaned and cleaned, then we ripped out the bad parts of the trailer and rebuilt the insides, placed a huge metal roof over the whole thing and put in a composting outhouse. There's no running water, and phones don't get reception, so you can truly unplug and decompress in this lovely, quiet piece of land which is close to a ton of hiking / forest land and just down the road from Cummings Nature Center, a great place for family exploration and learning.
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$65
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Lil' Bit of Country

6 sites · Lodging, Tents10 acres · Victor, Ontario
If you ever experienced, as a kid, going to the country to visit grandparents  - this is an adventure just like that with dirt (mud puddles and all) driveway (approx. 1000 ft. long).This is a private property of 10 acres of lightly wooded, sloping areas with a pond and a private residence of 2300 sq. ft. which have guest rooms available as a BnB - Book rooms on AirBnB as Victor Countryside 4 rooms (single or all). It is NOT a manicured estate but rather land with mowed rustic trails with a old pond with water critters, bullfrogs, fishes, water spiders, tiny snails. There is an occasional Blue Herring, Wood Ducks and Canadian Geese that stop by as well as other wildlife.
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$38
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Secluded Camping on the Canal

1 site · Tent21 acres · Brockport, Monroe
21 acres of mature hardwood trees full of wildlife right on the canal. Campers have the entire property to themselves. Enjoy the creek, biking along the canal, fishing or hunting. Secluded and private but just outside of Brockport with nearby activities, grocery stores, etc. This is a primitive property ideal for campers who want to cut their own fire wood, build their own fire rings, and explore nature.
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$40
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Little Valley

3 sites · RVs, Tents4 acres · Wyoming, Wyoming
We have a small, 4 acre spot in the country, surrounded by farmland and woodland, and it adjoins hundreds of acres of state land and private property that both allow for hiking, nature walks, bird spotting, biking, and quiet. We're close to Letchworth State Park, quaint country villages, Darien Lake, and we're 40 minutes from Buffalo and Rochester. We have a large tent available, and space for RVs and campers.
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$45
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Crazy Goats Farm & Grill

2 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · Hall, Ontario
The property is 5 miles west from downtown Geneva, and 10 miles east from Canandaigua. Sits on 6.8 acres, right on the country side, but very close to everything. We have a small hobby farm with some very cute and friendly goats, chickens, ducks and a mini pig. We also run an outdoor grill Friday & Saturday. We have some picnic tables, hammocks and a fire pit for our guests. We offer breakfast. We are proud of our cooking, hard-work and hospitality.
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Cool Wooded Retreat

1 site · RV5 acres · Geneva, Ontario
We enjoy using private hipcamps when we travel so we decided to offer our full rv hookup for other rvers.Learn more about this land:This is a full RV hookup in a small grove of trees ,while there's not a whole lot to do on this property, its a great place to stop for the night or a place to park your RV while visiting the surrounding area. Enjoy your stay at our little wooded retreat in the country! There are great hiking/biking trails within 10 min, such as Outlet trails in Penn Yan, Grimes Glen in Naples.
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$35
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Yost Ridge in the Finger Lakes

2 sites · RVs1 acre · Waterloo, Seneca
This peaceful, private RV camp site has ... - FULL HOOKUP site, with 110, 30 amp and 50 amp electrical outlets - WIFI - POTABLE WELL WATER (65psi) - SEPTIC TANK, - LARGE DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE - LEVEL PARKING Park however it suits you for getting the best views. It's easy to back in or out with big rigs and trailers from the quiet road . The driveway entrance is extra large. There's plenty of space for a boat, trailer or second vehicle. This is a perfect place for fishing, kayaking, bicycling, kite flying, hiking, wine trailing or relaxing at the well-maintained fire pit in the Adirondack chairs. (Local firewood is for sale in the area.)  Sunrise and sunset are spectacular here and stargazers will be delighted with the expansive views. Amish carriages and work horses are common sites. YOST RIDGE is located between Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lakes ("Trout fishing capital of the World") in the Finger Lakes wine country, and is just a short distance from numerous wineries; Swedish Hill, Knapp Vineyards, Three Brothers, Ventosa, Buttonwood Grove, and Hosmer wineries. Also located nearby are the National Women's Hall of Fame, and many state parks, including Cayuga Lake State Park, Seneca Lake State Park, Taughannock Falls State Park, Watkins Glen State Park, Buttermilk Fall State Park, within just a few minutes of this site.
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$18
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Looking to explore the great outdoors near Rochester, New York? Hipcamp has over 1,600 options for camping with a wildlife watching preference in this area. Whether you're a seasoned nature enthusiast or just looking to unplug and reconnect with nature, you'll find the perfect campsite. Check out top campsites like ZiegenVine Homestead (230 reviews), Waterfall Creek (197 reviews), and Underhill Forest and Farm (166 reviews) for a truly immersive experience. With popular amenities like toilets, showers, and campfires, and activities like swimming, fishing, and exploring historic sites, you'll have everything you need for a memorable camping adventure. Plus, with average prices starting at $40 per night and options as low as $10, it's affordable too.

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