99% (4.7K) • 245 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Seneca Lake
Tryals Park Camp & Obstacle Course
1. Tryals Park Camp & Obstacle Course
100%
(27)
4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Locke, NY
About the Property: Our unique property boasts quiet camping on a beautifully manicured MotoTrials Riding and Obstacle Play Course. 2025 marks our first year offering camping to the public, and we look forward to HipCampers joining us in our unique venue. All 4 camping sites are nestled into the Obstacle course. Trials riders and non-Trials Riders alike will find much to enjoy here. Campers unfamiliar with Trial are welcome to take advantage of a Lesson on one of our Rental Bikes, while the Obstacle Course is also super-fun on foot (for walks or runs), mountain bike, trials bicycle, or for playing with your RC toy! We have night lighting to turn on at your request, even if just to sit in the evening and enjoy the lights reflecting off the pond-We surely do! We are located on NY 38 but our traffic is not obnoxious (Log and Milk Trucks, Farm Tractors and Commuters). It is very peaceful here. Your camping can be as private, quiet and leisurely as you wish. The views and big sky are gorgeous in our corner of farm country. Our small pond (tho not suitable for fishing or swimming) provides entertainment w/ turtle sunbathing raft and lots of nature's visitors. Pets always welcome off-leash with your guidance. About the Trials Riding: Sundays are a practice day or Event day. We host 4 Mototrial Events each season (see below) and if spectating appeals, you can plan your trip to coincide. You're in for a treat if you've never seen these nimble motorcycles do their 'thing'... up, over, and around the obstacles. Events are busy and exciting, but no worries (!) trials bikes are not loud. Riders are friendly and considerate. If spectating not your thing- no worries. Non-event/non-practice days are quite laidback. If Trials riders come here for additional practice (or instruction) it's not loud or invasive, nor interferes with any camper training or play on the course. When riders are here (barring Events or Sunday Practice ), it's typically only 2-4 at once. Multiple activities co-exist nicely, as there is plenty of room for all. There are many days no one is on the course at all (!) and you may have it all to yourself or possibly with another camper. Hope to see you in our slice of heaven! (2026 Sunday Trial Event Days: May 24, June 21, October 11, November 8)
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$27
/ night
HipSites @ Fulkerson Winery
2. HipSites @ Fulkerson Winery
98%
(32)
2 sites · Tents, RVs · Dundee, NY
Primitive site with no services, but a great view of Seneca Lake and the Vineyards of Fulkerson Winery. Adjacent to hole 17 of the Back Forty Disc Golf Course. Campers must have their own toilet (NO ACCESS AVAILABLE.) Site is on active farm, campers must leave room for tractor/vehicle access. Hiking trails and disc golf on site.
Pets
Campfires
from
$24
/ night
Minglewood Camp
3. Minglewood Camp
98%
(238)
2 sites · Lodging · Trumansburg, NY
Minglewood Camp is a place we built so people could escape from the hustle of our busy lives and find some peace in nature.
The cabin was built with respect for the environment. We constructed it with locally harvested and milled lumber and approached the build with minimal impact on the surrounding forest. the cabin is off grid and uses a small solar panel to charges a battery for the water heater and a light while utilizing rain water for the shower and sink. The bathroom functions with a composting toilet.
The property is situated beside a creek and 90 acres of hardwood forest which campers are welcome to explore.
the cabin is hidden about 3/4 of a mile off the road behind a small mobile home park and is completely secluded and campers will have total privacy.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$100
/ night
Larch Ridge Ranch
4. Larch Ridge Ranch
1 site · Tent, RV · Arkport, NY
A rural getaway, providing a quiet escape from the daily grind while offering all of today's modern conveniences and a short drive to local amenities. Guests are surrounded by 150 acres of fields, woods, gardens, gorgeous sunsets, wildlife and incredible views.
The property is private, yet centrally located between Hornell, Dansville, Arkport, Wayland and Cohocton. A short scenic drive to many attractions, such as Stony Brook State Park, Letchworth State Park, Harriet Hollister State Park, Finger Lakes Trail, hiking-biking, Swain and Bristol Ski Resorts, Hazlitt Winery, wineries, breweries and great local dining and shopping and only minutes from Loon Lake. Rochester is an hour drive away, using I-390 for the majority of the drive.
We also have accommodations for horses for an extra daily fee.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
$45
/ night
Chestnut Grove
5. Chestnut Grove
97%
(55)
1 site · Tent, RV · Hemlock, NY
Large secluded campsite bordering the Hemlock-Canadice State Forest above beautiful Hemlock Lake in the Western Finger Lakes Region of NYS. Hemlock Lake is a pristine and undeveloped body of water, about a half hour south of Rochester NY. Explore the 6,684 acre State Forest and surrounding natural areas and parks. Hemlock Lake is managed by the NYS DEC and City of Rochester Water Dept. and allows small boats, kayaks, canoes, ect. (no swimming). There are many great hiking trails, back roads for biking and walking, farms, breweries, wineries, restaurants, shops, antique stores ect, within minutes of the property.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$28
/ night
99% (4.7K) • 245 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Seneca Lake
Tryals Park Camp & Obstacle Course
1. Tryals Park Camp & Obstacle Course
100%
(27)
4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Locke, NY
About the Property: Our unique property boasts quiet camping on a beautifully manicured MotoTrials Riding and Obstacle Play Course. 2025 marks our first year offering camping to the public, and we look forward to HipCampers joining us in our unique venue. All 4 camping sites are nestled into the Obstacle course. Trials riders and non-Trials Riders alike will find much to enjoy here. Campers unfamiliar with Trial are welcome to take advantage of a Lesson on one of our Rental Bikes, while the Obstacle Course is also super-fun on foot (for walks or runs), mountain bike, trials bicycle, or for playing with your RC toy! We have night lighting to turn on at your request, even if just to sit in the evening and enjoy the lights reflecting off the pond-We surely do! We are located on NY 38 but our traffic is not obnoxious (Log and Milk Trucks, Farm Tractors and Commuters). It is very peaceful here. Your camping can be as private, quiet and leisurely as you wish. The views and big sky are gorgeous in our corner of farm country. Our small pond (tho not suitable for fishing or swimming) provides entertainment w/ turtle sunbathing raft and lots of nature's visitors. Pets always welcome off-leash with your guidance. About the Trials Riding: Sundays are a practice day or Event day. We host 4 Mototrial Events each season (see below) and if spectating appeals, you can plan your trip to coincide. You're in for a treat if you've never seen these nimble motorcycles do their 'thing'... up, over, and around the obstacles. Events are busy and exciting, but no worries (!) trials bikes are not loud. Riders are friendly and considerate. If spectating not your thing- no worries. Non-event/non-practice days are quite laidback. If Trials riders come here for additional practice (or instruction) it's not loud or invasive, nor interferes with any camper training or play on the course. When riders are here (barring Events or Sunday Practice ), it's typically only 2-4 at once. Multiple activities co-exist nicely, as there is plenty of room for all. There are many days no one is on the course at all (!) and you may have it all to yourself or possibly with another camper. Hope to see you in our slice of heaven! (2026 Sunday Trial Event Days: May 24, June 21, October 11, November 8)
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$27
/ night
HipSites @ Fulkerson Winery
2. HipSites @ Fulkerson Winery
98%
(32)
2 sites · Tents, RVs · Dundee, NY
Primitive site with no services, but a great view of Seneca Lake and the Vineyards of Fulkerson Winery. Adjacent to hole 17 of the Back Forty Disc Golf Course. Campers must have their own toilet (NO ACCESS AVAILABLE.) Site is on active farm, campers must leave room for tractor/vehicle access. Hiking trails and disc golf on site.
Pets
Campfires
from
$24
/ night
Minglewood Camp
3. Minglewood Camp
98%
(238)
2 sites · Lodging · Trumansburg, NY
Minglewood Camp is a place we built so people could escape from the hustle of our busy lives and find some peace in nature.
The cabin was built with respect for the environment. We constructed it with locally harvested and milled lumber and approached the build with minimal impact on the surrounding forest. the cabin is off grid and uses a small solar panel to charges a battery for the water heater and a light while utilizing rain water for the shower and sink. The bathroom functions with a composting toilet.
The property is situated beside a creek and 90 acres of hardwood forest which campers are welcome to explore.
the cabin is hidden about 3/4 of a mile off the road behind a small mobile home park and is completely secluded and campers will have total privacy.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$100
/ night
Larch Ridge Ranch
4. Larch Ridge Ranch
1 site · Tent, RV · Arkport, NY
A rural getaway, providing a quiet escape from the daily grind while offering all of today's modern conveniences and a short drive to local amenities. Guests are surrounded by 150 acres of fields, woods, gardens, gorgeous sunsets, wildlife and incredible views.
The property is private, yet centrally located between Hornell, Dansville, Arkport, Wayland and Cohocton. A short scenic drive to many attractions, such as Stony Brook State Park, Letchworth State Park, Harriet Hollister State Park, Finger Lakes Trail, hiking-biking, Swain and Bristol Ski Resorts, Hazlitt Winery, wineries, breweries and great local dining and shopping and only minutes from Loon Lake. Rochester is an hour drive away, using I-390 for the majority of the drive.
We also have accommodations for horses for an extra daily fee.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
$45
/ night
Chestnut Grove
5. Chestnut Grove
97%
(55)
1 site · Tent, RV · Hemlock, NY
Large secluded campsite bordering the Hemlock-Canadice State Forest above beautiful Hemlock Lake in the Western Finger Lakes Region of NYS. Hemlock Lake is a pristine and undeveloped body of water, about a half hour south of Rochester NY. Explore the 6,684 acre State Forest and surrounding natural areas and parks. Hemlock Lake is managed by the NYS DEC and City of Rochester Water Dept. and allows small boats, kayaks, canoes, ect. (no swimming). There are many great hiking trails, back roads for biking and walking, farms, breweries, wineries, restaurants, shops, antique stores ect, within minutes of the property.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$28
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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K
November 2025
24 ft Class C
This is your on stop spot for motorcycle Trials. Mike and Laurel have made a welcoming spot on the hillside for RV's. Easy access to parking from the road. They provided us with a nice welcome packet. That had plenty of information about the area. Places to eat or see. Most people who camp here will be coming for riding. Mike offers lessons as well. But it would a nice spot for anyone looking for a getaway. Don't be put off by the riding. This is not a motocross track. You might be amazed at seeing riders tackling the obstacles and trials bikes are quiet. You might even want to try it yourself? Looking forward to a summer stay. Thanks.
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Cristian
November 2025
17 ft travel trailer
Beautiful views of Seneca lake. Felt very private and host is great. Needed to fill my water tank and the host said I could get some from the winery, which was great! Very accommodating.
Thank you
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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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Idan
October 2025
With kids
It was a really great experience and we had great time, despite the rainy weather. the cabin is beautiful and the surrounding is amazing.
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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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Lisa
October 2025
2 nights at Tryals Park Camp & Obstacle Course
This was my second time staying at the little barn on the hill and my first solo trip there. It was a rainy autumn afternoon when I showed up but perfectly cozy inside the hayloft, where I set up my hammock. Laurel got me acquainted with the many new amenities, as they seem to always be making wonderful upgrades to the property. Mike and Laurel's land is the perfect place for me to go when I don't want the hassle of setting up my tent and want a wall and roof and a little electricity. To a tenter, this is a luxurious paradise and I can't wait to return.
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Brooke
October 2025
With pets
This is our 3rd stay at Minglewood and it never disappoints. The cabin is always clean, cozy and warm with the wood stove. Ithaca, Watkins Glen and Taughannock State Park are all a short drive away. We will definitely be back!
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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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Melissa
October 2025
16 ft campervan
With pets
Laurel was the sweetest host. The camp site was in pristine condition. Easy access to electric and water.
Do note a road with speed off 55 mph is within a 100 yards of the camp site.
Great place for a few days stay or even a quick overnight stay.
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Eoghan
October 2025
With kids
Amazing place. Cozy cabin with just enough comforts for the family. Will definitely return
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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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Michael
September 2025
20 ft travel trailer
We booked the Landing for a short stay for traning seminar about 30 minutes away. We were greeted by Laurel shortly after we arrived. The site was nice and everything we needed. We didnt stay long enough to really enjoy the site but they had a table a chairs firepit with chairs and firewood availabe to use. Would absolutley reccomend staying there if your looking for a place in the Finger Lakes area.
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Morad
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Tryals Park Camp & Obstacle Course
Staying at Mike’s and Laurel’s property was an amazing getaway! Close to great food and cute towns, less than 5 minutes from an amazing state park, and less than a half an hour away from Ithaca and some of the finger lakes! We also had an absolute riding Trial Motorcycles for the first time! I recommend the scavenger hunt to get familiar with the property and the Trial biking course.
Looking forward to our next stay!
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MrFiaschi
September 2025
26 ft travel trailer
A great spot for a beautiful view of Seneca Lake. The only downside is that route 14 is about 150 yards down the hill so during the day the noise from traffic is a little annoying. At night, it's much better and never interrupted our sleep. Also, don't forget about the "Seneca Guns". You can hear those cannon sounds throughout the day. Scientists say it's natural gas being released from pockets under the lake. When the gas reaches the surface it creates a booming sound, sort of like a gunshot. Noticeable but after awhile you get used to it. We would camp there again.
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Shaw
September 2025
With pets
We had a great time everything was laid out perfectly. Also was given great instructions on everything that we needed and what to do. Will love to come back sometime soon.
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Cassie
September 2025
With kids
What a great cabin! The inside had a wonderful hygge feel, and the wood stove is legit. Loved that the kitchen was outdoors, too. The best aspects were being able to let our dogs roam and explore as it was so peaceful and remote, yet a quick drive to our favorite FLX spots. Couldn't recommend Minglewood more highly!
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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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Ryan
September 2025
With pets
Came again for Obstacle Course (see July review-tent at Hilltop). Great training with my border collie. My gal brought mountain bike this time to play. A good time for all. Highly recommend for training and fun to walk in evenings. First time renting Barn was awesome, just as described-better even. Several steps up from tent but still open-air. Thought about plugging in space heater (provided) but decided we didn't want to close up loft. Really nice at night. We were cozy enough in our sleeping bags just like our tent-but with futon mattress underneath us-and dry. Location near Rt. 38 wasn't issue for road noise for us. Description spot on about traffic 'not obnoxious' and I think muffled some by hillside trees too. Any traffic heard from road--just went along in a gentle rhythm -- like everything else here. Hosts are super accommodating in every way. Old school people who are there when you need 'em and leave you alone when you don't. The only possible drawback was being asked not to eat inside Barn. I'm a crackers-in-bed kinda guy- but I understand it- and appreciate what the Hosts do to keep critters and bugs out of Barn. Likely it ain't easy in this country setting- so no problem. The weather was a little damp outside but we built fire in the fire bowl and enjoyed warm supper just fine. It IS camping after all (!) my girl reminded me. Our dog of course was fine with the outside eating rule. Will be back again (and again) great place great hosts.
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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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The best star host camping 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.