The best safari tent rentals in Seneca Lake

Life slows down at Seneca Lake, the largest of the Finger Lakes. Check in to a lakeside campground or RV park, and spend your days cruising the lake, wine tasting along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, or relaxing at the lakefront picnic areas. Three state parks border the lake, providing plenty of biking and hiking trails, and Sampson State Park also has a boat launch and swimming beach. Spring through fall is the most popular camping season, but campgrounds at Seneca Lake Park stay open year-round, and Watkins Glen State Park also has cabin rentals for winter campers.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Life slows down at Seneca Lake, the largest of the Finger Lakes. Check in to a lakeside campground or RV park, and spend your days cruising the lake, wine tasting along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, or relaxing at the lakefront picnic areas. Three state parks border the lake, providing plenty of biking and hiking trails, and Sampson State Park also has a boat launch and swimming beach. Spring through fall is the most popular camping season, but campgrounds at Seneca Lake Park stay open year-round, and Watkins Glen State Park also has cabin rentals for winter campers.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Water to Wine Glampground

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6 sites · Lodging · Rushville, NY

My husband and I bought our camp property when our children were young, and our kids grew up there. Between frog-catching contests, paddle boats, picnics, dirt biking, bonfires, camp outs, and the occasional wedding it was our special getaway. Now that the kids are growing up and going out on adventures of their own, we decided it's time we share our little piece of heaven with others, and so here we are, meeting new people from all over the world, making new connections, and enjoying the opportunity to share this beautiful woodland and pond property that we've been blessed with. We'd love for YOU to come enjoy a stay at this whimsical, delightful, sacred place.

2. The Key to Happiness!

1 site · Lodging · Naples, NY

Many hiking trails nearby, wineries, restaurants with live music, Cummings nature Center is on our road, famous waterfalls at Grimes, Glenn, plus much more! 33 foot Jayco camper with fireplace, full kitchen, shower, master bedroom, spectrum, TV, and Internet, full stocked with everything you need. There is a brick patio with awning, two different fire pits, and a long driveway to fit multiple cars. Abundance of rare, songbirds, dear and wildlife! OK to park RVs for $249 for the weekend no electric or water campfires OK but take out your own garbage.

3. Naturalists’ Campfire Collective

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2 sites · Lodging · Ithaca, NY

Share in our Finger Lakes sanctuary! Set on 6 acres along the Enfield Creek and just a short drive from famous naturalist attractions in every direction, our land is shared with our fun-loving host family and guests at other sites. We’re far enough out of town to enjoy peace and quiet, yet close enough to access local culture, nature, and nightlife. Nearby Highlights & Local Adventures 1/2 mi: Dandy Gas & Dollar General (grab basic groceries or snacks) 8 mi: Ithaca Commons – local art, food, culture, and small shops 9 mi: Cornell University Campus 9 mi: Ithaca College Campus ~10 mi: Start of Seneca & Cayuga Lake Wine, Beer, and Spirits Trails 15 mi: Watkins Glen – charming town, world-famous racetrack, gorge trail 25 mi: Greek Peak Mountain Resort – winter snow sports, summer ropes course, indoor water park year-round Parks & Nature 4 mi: Robert H. Treman State Park – our favorite! Lower Treman for a short waterfall walk and swim; Upper Treman for scenic hikes and the historic Old Grist Mill. 7 mi: Taughannock State Park – flat year-round hike ending at a stunning waterfall; swim in the lake afterward. 8 mi: Buttermilk State Park – perfect stop for a hike or waterfall dip; shallow areas for littles. 10 mi: Finger Lakes National Forest – explore wild trails and forests. 9.3 mi: Cayuga Nature Center – wildlife exhibits and a 6-story treehouse!

4. NaturLuxe and Stars

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21 sites · Lodging · Watkins Glen, NY

That magical moment of ahh. The sudden connection with nature when you breathe in the fresh air and close your eyes to the warm sun. A closeness with nature and abundance of comfort. At NaturLuxe and Stars, we create unique outdoor resort experiences for our guests: perfectly, luxuriously appointed tents surrounded by nature, and indulgent guest services for a stay that is effortless and welcoming. Luxury outdoor resorts exquisitely, impeccably designed for those who revere both luxury and the outdoors.

5. Seneca Lake Brewing/The Beerocracy

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3 sites · Lodging · Rock Stream, NY

Stay with us right in the heart of the Finger Lakes. Seneca Lake Brewing Company & The Beerocracy Pub offers a unique experience, throwing guests back in time at our Turn Of The Century Tudor Style British Pub overlooking picturesque Seneca Lake. Enjoy Fine Cask Ales, Local wines, cocktails & mixed drinks on our deck or lawn area or one of the many events that we host throughout the year. Head out and explore some of the other 70+ wineries, 20+ breweries, distilleries, cheeseries & ice creameries that are on our doorstep. The region is home to countless waterfalls including the Watkins Glen State Park & Gorge along with a host of other available activities.

Stories from the community

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Melissa

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Seneca Lake Brewing/The Beerocracy

Bradley’s camp was wonderful!!! We arrived and had amazing English pot pies and beer. Then went to the campsite where there was a nice tent with a comfy bed. There were lots of oil lamps (bring oil) and a fire pit (bring wood). It was great!!! I highly recommend!!!! Everyone was very nice, great communication!!!

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Casey

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Naturalists’ Campfire Collective

We absolutely loved our stay at this camp. It had everything we could possibly need, from kitchen utensils, pans, silverware, a cook stove, an outdoor kitchen, a sauna, lights, water, incredibly comfortable beds, a bathroom and all the other creature comforts. We ended up bringing way more than we ended up using, we very easily could have showed up with a cooler and our clothes and not needed anything all weekend. It’s only 15 minutes from downtown Ithaca, so it was very convenient to go out on the town or to any of the surrounding natural beauty in the area. We absolutely loved being visited by the three cats on the property as well. We will be using this camp again and again and again. Aurora and Chris are excellent hosts, making sure we had a heavy duty wagon to get all of our gear to camp, and making sure we had everything we needed. If you’re looking for a relaxing and low stress camp where all you have to do is show up and enjoy, this is the camp for you.

Susie

August 2025

1 night at Seneca Lake Brewing/The Beerocracy

Such a beautiful view of the lake. Camping location is pretty private - however if there was a wedding I definitely would want to know (I’m sure brad would inform you) because I tend to like peace and quiet (which it was!) We ended up choosing to set up our own tent as there was fresh mice activity in the canvas tent, which we just weren’t comfortable with since we had our own setup anyway. We got the beautiful morning sun over the lake outside of our tent door! Very nice people and doggos up at the pub. I’m not a beer lover like my partner is, but even I liked the red sour ale.

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Kelly

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Seneca Lake Brewing/The Beerocracy

Beautiful views! Easy to find. Comfy and cute tent and bed. Owners were very nice.

Brian

July 2025

2 nights at Seneca Lake Brewing/The Beerocracy

We really enjoyed staying at Seneca Lake Brewing/the Beerocracy! The view from our tent was stunning, and the location was amazing. Having a real ale pub on the same location made it truly amazing. Bradley was a great host!

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Farkhodzhon

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Seneca Lake Brewing/The Beerocracy

Great place, great host, great price and a beautiful view 👍🏻

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Sharyn

May 2025

3 nights at Seneca Lake Brewing/The Beerocracy

How many people can say they camped at a brewery! This was a unique camping experience that was so much fun. We stayed 3 nights, and even though we had patches of rainy weather, we stayed dry and warm in our tent..The view of Seneca lake was unmatched! I would absolutely recommend staying here if you are in the area for a few days. Shout out to Bradley for being a great host and being easily available when we needed him.

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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.