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Top-rated campgrounds near Seneca Lake
96% (5K)
Top-rated campgrounds near Seneca Lake
Public campgrounds in and near Seneca Lake
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Gerry
November 2025
24 ft Class C
With pets
Valley View is a convenient spot that's close to much of what the finger lakes has to offer. Chris was a responsive and friendly communicator. As stated in the description, it is rolling pasture, so finding a level spot with our 24' RV was tricky, but possible. Our friends in their vintage Westfalia van had a little trouble getting up the first hill. It was dark and a little frozen, but they DID get up. Get there before dark if you've never been. The interior roads are windy and very rolling. The spots give some privacy with the distance, but you can still see each other. If in a tent, you can pitch in a more secluded spot. V-View is perfect for those who want the feel of camping out with a big sky, yet close enough to civilization. Viewing the valley town and spotting the Montour Falls off in the distance is a treat. Bring your binoculars! We didn't get the best sunsets during our stay, but I imagine they can be spectacular from these sites. It's very rustic as described. We saw deer and there is proof of them all around the property, so don't be surprised. ;) Since our trip was in November, we were disappointed that the Gorge trail was closed, but we did the Rim Trail and it was still beautiful. Visiting and exploring the local towns was easy with lots of art and craft galleries, brew pubs and college town vibes. All in all, a good stay at a great price. Thanks, Chris!
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Scott
October 2025
17 ft pop-up camper
This wad our second time here and we loved it! It's so quiet and beautiful in the fall! We brought our 17 ft hybrid camper and it fits perfectly there. We stayed 3 nights and wished we could stay more. This is a gem!
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akshay
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
This is a nice place got vast places to camp, the fire pits are good. But that's it. The place is a little of the maps but very easy to locate and is accessible.
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Celina
October 2025
13 ft pop-up camper
With pets
Beautiful site and host very communicative. The only “set back” is that once you’re on the property, the grass road to get to the site is a bit narrow so some of the branches from the growth to the sides of us scratched our cars a bit. Outside of that, it was just what we needed to get a way for a little bit. Great view of the stars on a clear night if you walk a little up from the site to the small open area.
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Jon
October 2025
Tent
Very private, great campfire area with nice furniture, connects to state forest area so cool wildlife, easy access, free wood was really helpful, close to a couple quaint towns and right near a protected lake. We set up a few hammocks with plenty of room for more.
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Amber
October 2025
Tent
We enjoyed our time at this campsite! It felt really private and we didn't see another human being on foot or driving by the site at all which was a big bonus. We really liked having the sturdy camp furniture to use and it was really nice to have the wood provided for us! When I did have a question the host was very responsive. I have already shared the campsite with a few friends!
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Kristen
October 2025
14 ft pop-up camper
With pets
This is our third time back to this lovely place to enjoy the breathtaking fall beauty. Nothing can compare to being completely, privately immersed in nature . The lake is close by for hiking and Justin is a tremendous host .
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William C.
September 2025
16 ft travel trailer
:First of all this place is advertised as DISPERSED CAMPGROUND - and at $25.00 a night - the campers should not expect much except peace, safety, and Mother Nature! - and should simply be grateful to be privileged to camp on another’s private property.
This campground fulfilled its advertising. We were safe, it was adorned with natural beauty, and very peaceful.
Grass was mowed but the path up the steep hill was a bit rutted and bumpy so be cautious when driving to your spot.
The area was very clean but the porta john looked like it needed to be flushed out/pumped.
The view we had was beautiful - even spectacular, - the village far below us lit the valley all night really making it look like you were observing a quiet country type village… The woods all around us was painted in splashes of Autumn colors. We also had a beautiful foothill robed in forests, across the Montour valley, of NY RT-14, which offered phenomenal sunsets - The experience of being in a small field - surrounded by tall grasses, thick woods, along with the music of cackling geese feeding in a harvested cornfield below us - helped us easily immerse into nature.
The area is naturally very hilly, so be aware of that when booking your spot which may be at an incline. Overall we were unbothered by traffic noise, or other people or wildlife, with the exception of deer leaving telltale hoof prints from an apparent night visit - so we had a good experience staying on the property.
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Sushma
September 2025
8 ft pop-up camper
Wonderful little gem of a spot. Really loved our stay here, quiet and away from the crowds but still accessible to Watkin Glen etc. We unfortunately didn't get clear skies at night during our stay but would have been perfect with the campfire we had. 10/10 and will return. 💕
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Timothy
September 2025
20 ft campervan
With kids
The site is very nice, with Adirondack chair setup (two singles chairs, a table, a double with a table, a 2-3 seater swing, and a picnic table that could probably fit 8 people). There is a fire pit with grill, a pit toilet (that was very clean), and the owner left us some firewood.
The site is pretty, and overlooks a steep drop off. Its not too close, but I have a young daughter, and had to stress to her the severity of the situation, and then roped off a boundary.
We hiked walnut trail, and walked back along hemlock lake. I was told there are better trails, but this one was super close. This is close to OSB Cidery (which I recommend) and there’s a winery nearby, which we didn’t make it to.
The campsite is ver scenic, and if I hadn’t brought my 4 year old, I could have stayed onsite and read a book by the fire the whole day.
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Kelsey
September 2025
Tent
My friends and I had a really nice time staying at this site. It was perfectly spacious. Flat grounds for our tents. I brought my pups and they had a perfect amount of space to roam around. And good trees to put a line up to attach them to. The wooded chairs and swings were soo cute and comfy to relax in. Justin met us to bring some firewood down. And greeted my dogs too which meant a lot!
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Chris
September 2025
25 ft campervan
With pets
Great views. Open field with fire pits and benches. The camping spots are nicely distanced from each other. Close to downtown Montour Falls and Watkins Glen. Will definitely return.
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Trenten
September 2025
18 ft campervan
With pets
We stayed at Chris' Hipcamp for three nights while visiting the Finger Lakes region. We were the only campers the first night, then we were one of four groups camping on the second and third nights. We chose to venture further onto the property and found a nice clearing at the very top of the hill/site. The site was secluded from the rest of the campsites. We had our own fire ring, but note that there was no fire ring as it was not one of the developed/labeled campsites. We chose to venture further as the Hipcamp description allowed it and the first four campsites were a bit exposed to each other. We would definitely recommend staying at Chris' Hipcamp!
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Ryanne
September 2025
Tent
We have come to camp on Chris’s land for about 3 years now! We always have a great time. Stunning view and has what you need to set up a nice camp. We’ll be back!
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Evan
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Great area and very responsive, we would highly recommend!!
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Keith
August 2025
15 ft pop-up camper
This place is quickly becoming our favorite spot! Very quiet and most importantly, very private. Since it's just one camping spot (not shared) it's pretty much just you and the woods. Love it! Coming back in the Fall after the trees start to change.
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Kristen
August 2025
15 ft pop-up camper
This place is so lovely and secluded . It has a perfect fire area with Adirondack chairs and table . Amazing get a way and can’t wait to come back. Justin is a fantastic host !
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Kristen
August 2025
14 ft pop-up camper
This is a beautiful slice of heaven , nestled in the serene woodlands of Hemlock / Candice State Forest. The large space boasted rustic Adirondack furniture , large campfire pit, swing with a view and outhouse . We ended up staying two extra days because we enjoyed the secluded paradise so much . Sunrises were beautiful coming up through the ravine and Justin is a fantastic host . We can’t wait to come back.
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Erika
July 2025
Tent
Campsite was secluded & quiet - just what we needed for hammock camping between outdoor activities. Would stay here again.
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Melissa
July 2025
Group trip
I had a wonderful weekend here with some friends. As soon as we arrived, we felt the amazing peaceful ambiance. We definitely enjoyed our stay and appreciated the water and other amenities included.
Would love to come back in the future
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