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The best dog-friendly RV sites in Seneca Lake
96% (3.5K) • 345 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Seneca Lake
Karenville
1. Karenville
100%
(14)
South Hill, NY · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Karenville is an adventure. It’s a tiny whimsical village with a Victorian influence. I built it one building at a time just for fun. I have been living here in Karenville for over 20 years totally electric free. Yes that’s right there is no electric or running water. No worries it’s all very civilized.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$24
/ night
Frozen Ocean Property
2. Frozen Ocean Property
100%
(4)
Melrose Park, NY · 10 sites
Located between the finger lakes with tones of outdoor activities. We are 20 min from a lots of hiking, lakes and trails. We get beautiful sunset on the property. It’s a pretty quiet neighborhood. The are also lots a good restaurants not too far from the camp site. You can access to 3 motocross tracks and have access to bathroom. We do have electric for camper for an additional fee.
Campfires
Toilets
Potable water
from
$20
/ night
Hill side field, with some woods
3. Hill side field, with some woods
100%
(10)
Richford, NY · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Learn more about this land:We love to play music and create art with everyone, part of our property butts up against protected state forest. 16 miles from Ithaca, the finger lakes are also close by.
Campfires
Potable water
from
$17
/ night
The Quiet Corner
4. The Quiet Corner
100%
(1)
Prattsburgh, NY · 1 site · Tent, RV
A Nice level 50 AMP full hookup RV lot on a 3 acre lot. A quiet country road near the Keuka Wine Trail.
Keuka Lake, Wineries, Breweries, and Distilleries are all nearby. There is a camp fire pit and plenty of room to relax on this lot
There is an additional 30 Amp site available on the same lot.
Campfires
Potable water
Full hookups
from
$30
/ night
Cascadilla Meadow
5. Cascadilla Meadow
100%
(52)
Ithaca, NY · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Our hipcamp resides on nine private acres of trailed woods and meadow in the heart of Ellis Hollow, just outside of Ithaca, NY.
adjoins the public lands of the Ellis Hollow Community Center and is across the street from the popular hiking trails of the Ellis Hollow Nature Preserve. Enjoy the natural beauty, relax by the fire, walk to scenic views of Cascadilla Creek, or, if you’re feeling brave, take a dip where the creek bends into a small pond.
Learn more about this land:
Explore nine private acres of trailed woods and meadow in the heart of Ellis Hollow, just outside of Ithaca, NY. Our property adjoins the public lands of the Ellis Hollow Community Center and is across the street from the popular hiking trails of the Ellis Hollow Nature Preserve. Enjoy the natural beauty, relax by the fire, walk to scenic views of Cascadilla Creek, or, if you’re feeling brave, take a dip where the creek bends into a small pond.
This site is good for tent camping, campers or for large self driven RVs or pull behind RV trailers, with plenty of room for parking and turnaround. Extra tents may be erected. There are are no electric or plumbing utilities onsite. There is one composting toilet, but no shower facilities. Generators may be used.
The sight has a campfire ring, free firewood and a table with 4 chairs. The owners will not disturb you at your camping site but may use the south end of the lot near the pond. We are a dog-friendly location. Off-leash is okay, as long as your dog responds reliably to recall commands and is friendly with children and small dogs. The owners have two small dogs who are occasionally off-leash.
Looking to explore off-site? Ithaca: Cascadilla Meadow is located just 5 minutes from Cornell University and 10 minutes from all downtown Ithaca has to offer. Ithaca is well known for its many incredible restaurants, Farmers Market, local stores and art, theatre, wineries and breweries and of course, live music.
Finger Lakes: In just 10-20 minutes from this location, you will find an abundance of waterfalls including Ithaca Falls, Buttermilk Falls and Taughannock Falls. Cayuga Lake is great for Sailing, kayaking and paddle boarding. Lake swimming is available at Myers Park in Lansing or Taughannock State Park outside of Trumansburg. Jump off a diving board into the pool at the bottom of Lower Treman Falls or hike upper Treman to Lucifer Falls, possibly the most beautiful short hike you’ll ever find. The area has hundreds of incredible hiking trails to choose from. Plus, Seneca Lake and the Finger Lakes Wine Trail are just a bit farther west!
Biking: The roads of the Ellis Hollow area are popular with cyclists, while nearby Yellow Barn Forest, Hammond Hill and Shindagin Hollow are popular spots for mountain biking.
Full disclosure: Cascadilla Meadow’s RV parking is close to a moderately used local road. Tall power lines cut across this lot. We are also located the equivalent of a city block from a natural gas transfer station. We feel the benefits of solitary parking and the natural beauty of this area outweigh the small downsides of this location.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
$38
/ night
96% (3.5K) • 345 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in Seneca Lake
Karenville
1. Karenville
100%
(14)
South Hill, NY · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Karenville is an adventure. It’s a tiny whimsical village with a Victorian influence. I built it one building at a time just for fun. I have been living here in Karenville for over 20 years totally electric free. Yes that’s right there is no electric or running water. No worries it’s all very civilized.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$24
/ night
Frozen Ocean Property
2. Frozen Ocean Property
100%
(4)
Melrose Park, NY · 10 sites
Located between the finger lakes with tones of outdoor activities. We are 20 min from a lots of hiking, lakes and trails. We get beautiful sunset on the property. It’s a pretty quiet neighborhood. The are also lots a good restaurants not too far from the camp site. You can access to 3 motocross tracks and have access to bathroom. We do have electric for camper for an additional fee.
Campfires
Toilets
Potable water
from
$20
/ night
Hill side field, with some woods
3. Hill side field, with some woods
100%
(10)
Richford, NY · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Learn more about this land:We love to play music and create art with everyone, part of our property butts up against protected state forest. 16 miles from Ithaca, the finger lakes are also close by.
Campfires
Potable water
from
$17
/ night
The Quiet Corner
4. The Quiet Corner
100%
(1)
Prattsburgh, NY · 1 site · Tent, RV
A Nice level 50 AMP full hookup RV lot on a 3 acre lot. A quiet country road near the Keuka Wine Trail.
Keuka Lake, Wineries, Breweries, and Distilleries are all nearby. There is a camp fire pit and plenty of room to relax on this lot
There is an additional 30 Amp site available on the same lot.
Campfires
Potable water
Full hookups
from
$30
/ night
Cascadilla Meadow
5. Cascadilla Meadow
100%
(52)
Ithaca, NY · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Our hipcamp resides on nine private acres of trailed woods and meadow in the heart of Ellis Hollow, just outside of Ithaca, NY.
adjoins the public lands of the Ellis Hollow Community Center and is across the street from the popular hiking trails of the Ellis Hollow Nature Preserve. Enjoy the natural beauty, relax by the fire, walk to scenic views of Cascadilla Creek, or, if you’re feeling brave, take a dip where the creek bends into a small pond.
Learn more about this land:
Explore nine private acres of trailed woods and meadow in the heart of Ellis Hollow, just outside of Ithaca, NY. Our property adjoins the public lands of the Ellis Hollow Community Center and is across the street from the popular hiking trails of the Ellis Hollow Nature Preserve. Enjoy the natural beauty, relax by the fire, walk to scenic views of Cascadilla Creek, or, if you’re feeling brave, take a dip where the creek bends into a small pond.
This site is good for tent camping, campers or for large self driven RVs or pull behind RV trailers, with plenty of room for parking and turnaround. Extra tents may be erected. There are are no electric or plumbing utilities onsite. There is one composting toilet, but no shower facilities. Generators may be used.
The sight has a campfire ring, free firewood and a table with 4 chairs. The owners will not disturb you at your camping site but may use the south end of the lot near the pond. We are a dog-friendly location. Off-leash is okay, as long as your dog responds reliably to recall commands and is friendly with children and small dogs. The owners have two small dogs who are occasionally off-leash.
Looking to explore off-site? Ithaca: Cascadilla Meadow is located just 5 minutes from Cornell University and 10 minutes from all downtown Ithaca has to offer. Ithaca is well known for its many incredible restaurants, Farmers Market, local stores and art, theatre, wineries and breweries and of course, live music.
Finger Lakes: In just 10-20 minutes from this location, you will find an abundance of waterfalls including Ithaca Falls, Buttermilk Falls and Taughannock Falls. Cayuga Lake is great for Sailing, kayaking and paddle boarding. Lake swimming is available at Myers Park in Lansing or Taughannock State Park outside of Trumansburg. Jump off a diving board into the pool at the bottom of Lower Treman Falls or hike upper Treman to Lucifer Falls, possibly the most beautiful short hike you’ll ever find. The area has hundreds of incredible hiking trails to choose from. Plus, Seneca Lake and the Finger Lakes Wine Trail are just a bit farther west!
Biking: The roads of the Ellis Hollow area are popular with cyclists, while nearby Yellow Barn Forest, Hammond Hill and Shindagin Hollow are popular spots for mountain biking.
Full disclosure: Cascadilla Meadow’s RV parking is close to a moderately used local road. Tall power lines cut across this lot. We are also located the equivalent of a city block from a natural gas transfer station. We feel the benefits of solitary parking and the natural beauty of this area outweigh the small downsides of this location.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
$38
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Paul
October 2025
Tent
Jennifer was a perfect host and I highly recommend this site for everyone.
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Claire
October 2025
17 ft campervan
With pets
We parked our campervan in Jennifer’s driveway for the night. It was easy to get to and level. In the morning I walked the mown trail on the property with our dog- beautiful and peaceful!
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Caitlyn
October 2025
Tent
With pets
my dog and i loved this place! the hosts were wonderful :)
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Lindsey
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Another great visit tent camping at Cascadilla Meadow! Janelle is a fantastic and responsive host, we greatly appreciate the firewood and water they provided. There’s hiking spots within walking distance from the site, and the location isn’t far from many other neat hiking spots. The goldenrod in the meadow are so lovely this time of year too :) absolutely recommend!!
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Dale
September 2025
Tent
Beautiful place to camp! Site is quiet and peaceful. Host was very friendly.
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James
September 2025
Tent
I stayed for 5 nights and loved it. Lots of birds and sounds of wildlife here. The property is beautiful. There was fire wood and water waiting at the site. Minimal to no service with Verizon in the area. Comfortable bike ride into the university for this area.
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Karen
September 2025
22 ft campervan
We enjoyed boon docking on Jennifer's land. It was very quiet! Jennifer invited us to take the well-maintained trail that circled her 52 acres of land and it was lovely. We would definitely stay again.
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James
August 2025
Tent
With pets
A really nice area. It was easy to find, just off the road but had a nice wide open area for the dogs to play and a trail across the street to hike had alot of fun there.
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Celeste
August 2025
Tent
Although it was a bit difficult to find, the site itself was huge! My partner & I were the only ones there during our stay but the whole area might be big enough for about 5 other tents. The campground is located right across the road from a Nature Preserve. The camp is very open, with tons of options for where to put your tent. Theres a big firepit in the center with backup wood in a sheltered shelving unit. There is a composting toilet in a zippered tent-like structure on the edge of the property. The location is about a 5 min drive away from the center of Ithaca. It's mostly far away from other buildings but it looks like theres a factory across the street, neighbored by the Nature Preserve. The building has some pretty bright lights in some of the windows, otherwise it's mostly dark. The only suggestion I have is maybe upgrading the composting toilet situation from a tent to a tiny wooden structure. We were only able to use it the first day, before the heat & the flies made it pretty unusable. All in all, I would recommend this spot for any couple or small group for camping. I would also love to return again!
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Addison
July 2025
Tent
With pets
Super nice host, campsite is full of lots of fireflies !
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sanjita
July 2025
Tent
We camped in our car in Cynthia’s place. It was very peaceful. The washrooms were very clean. The pond was a beautiful addition to the landscape around. Highly recommend for travellers who need a place for the night to camp.
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Anna
June 2025
Tent
Karen was so friendly and super clear with her description and instructions. Her space was really magical, a tiny House village right up against a huge national Forest. I felt right at home.
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Lindsey
June 2025
Tent
I was very appreciative of getting to stay in the cabin for the night as the weather was raining upon my arrival and looked like rain for a few hours over midnight. The property is beautiful with a stellar sunrise and sunset! There were also nice restrooms near the motocross track which is only a short distance from the cabin.
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Lindsey
June 2025
Tent
Group trip
I love camping at Cascadilla Meadow! I’ve been coming to this site in the fall the past few years but this was my first time staying in spring. The site is just as a beautiful, but filled with a bunch of flowers to greet you. The site is cozy and private and Janelle is a great host. Hoping to be back again this fall!
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Jonathan
May 2025
Tent
With pets
Lots of spots to put a tent. Wonderful creek nearby. Trails to the creek as well. Nice night overall.
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Jana
May 2025
35 ft Class A
With pets
What a stunning piece of magic! We got rained out for the weekend, but even so, we had the best time hiking (the waterfalls were in all their glory) and cozying up in our skoolie - reading, playing card games, and dancing. We slept like babies. Janelle (who was great) greeted us and set us up with firewood, and although we had no need to use it, we peeked in the camping toilet, and consider that a great perk. We haven’t seen that in many Hipcamp sites.
Great location, quiet, beautiful, and the land has great energy. We loved it and if we’re ever in the area, this will be our spot!
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Richard
May 2025
Tent
A beautiful setting on the high-ground, with nice views and a most gracious hostess. I recommend it highly.
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Jeffrey
April 2025
Tent
Group trip
Beautiful piece of property and quiet. There are plenty of places to setup a tent or park your camper.
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The best dog-friendly RV sites in Seneca Lake guide
Where to go
Cayuga and Owasco Lakes
East of Seneca Lake, adventurous campers can choose between walk-in sites or enjoy backcountry tent sites in the Finger Lakes National Forest. Hiking trails, wineries, and waterfalls dot the shores of Cayuga Lake. Neighboring Owasco Lake is a water sports hotspot, where boating, fishing, and water skiing are the main activities.
Onondaga County
Woodland tent camping, lakeside fishing, and a renowned craft beer scene await at the eastern edge of the Finger Lakes Region. Syracuse is the county’s largest city, but there are also plenty of ways to explore the outdoors. Cruise Skaneateles Lake by boat or kayak, discover tranquil fishing spots at Lake Otisco, or enjoy seasonal camping in Green Lakes State Park.
Western Lakes
To the west of the Finger Lakes region, the “little lakes” of Conesus, Hemlock, Canadice, and Honeoye are where to escape the crowds. Hike along forest trails, enjoy kayaking or fishing on the lakes in summer, or hit the ski slopes at Bristol Mountain in winter. Camping options are limited, but you’ll find cabins and full hookup sites at Conesus Lake, and plenty of choices around nearby Canandaigua Lake.
Lake Ontario
North of Seneca Lake, the Great Lake Ontario marks the border between New York State and Ontario, Canada. Rochester is the gateway to the lake, and state parks, beaches, and wetlands fringe the south shore. Go hiking in the Chimney Bluffs State Park, spot wildlife around the Lake Shore Marshes, or choose from various camping options around Sodus Bay or Port Bay.