The Best Camping in Letchworth State Park
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If you’ve had your fill of city life, then it might be time to head out and see what you can find on the outskirts of the city. It’s time to get back to nature and enjoy the fresh air and the open fields that are calling your name.
Within a few hours of New York City lies many state parks that will fill you with awe and wonder at their natural beauty, a great excuse to pack up the family car and head outdoors for a week of outdoor play, evening BBQs and swimming in the lake. Check out my list of the best Letchworth State Park camping.
Camping in Letchworth State Park
Where can I camp in Letchworth State Park?
Adventure Bound Camping – Four Winds
Letchworth by mcgmatt is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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This site is great for kids and bigger families who are looking to have fun and reconnect with the outdoors along with creating some lasting family memories. There are cabins and sites available to pitch up your own tent so you can pick and choose your comfort level.
There is also plenty to do on site, including multiple activities to entertain the kids. On top of all this there is an event schedule that is jam packed with seasonal events so whenever you decide to visit you’ll have plenty of options.
Visit Four Winds Adventure Bound Campground
The Ridge Campground
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This family-friendly camping ground has space for everyone to set up ship and settle down for a long, relaxing weekend. There’s volleyball courts, game rooms and even an outside movie theatre so no matter what your plans, to relax or enjoy the activities, there is lots to choose from.
There are organised weekend activities such as BBQs, craft days and social breakfasts along with professional entertainment.
Woodstream Campground
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This is slightly more rustic than others in the area and is a good chance to get back to basics and really enjoy camping in the outdoors. There is electricity and it sits in both the wooded areas and by the creek so you can wake up to a different view every morning if you like.
There’s a main building with all the wash facilities you need including a laundry room, on top of five cabins which are available to hire.
What’s there to do in Letchworth State Park?
2014 July 03,Trip to Letchworth State Park by gardener41 is licensed under CC BY 2.0
On the way from the city, heading towards Buffalo and the country border you’ll come across various lakes and nature reserves that are great for a week away from it all.
Visit the ‘Grand Canyon of the East’ here as the area is renowned as one of the most magnificent areas in eastern US, with the Genesee River running down the gorge, creating waterfalls and cliffs as high as 600 feet.
Surround yourself by lush forests, great for biking, snowmobiling in the winter and cross-country skiing. There’s also various trails for hiking and trekking along with guided walks, kayaking, hot air ballooning and swimming – just to name a few!
Camping in Canaseraga State Forest
Where can I camp in Canaseraga State Forest?
Sugar Creek Glen
letchworth by lert is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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This campsite is a great place to truly relax, unwind and spend some quality time with your friends and family. Camping here gives you the chance to hike up the creek and see the five breathtaking waterfalls for yourself.
You can also fish for trout, enjoy the activities on the site, or simply sit around the campfire and enjoy some well-deserved peace and quiet.
Sun Valley Campground
2014 July 03,Trip to Letchworth State Park by gardener41 is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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This camping complex offers everything you could need on site for a great family vacation.
It’s a real family friendly experience and while you are there you can take a dip in the pool, head over to the playground with the kids or enjoy a hike up to the waterfalls – but careful, it gets booked up pretty quickly so make sure that you get in early to make sure you book yourself a prime camping spot.
Skybrook Campground
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Near to the Finger Lakes and just a short drive from Niagara Falls lies this great campsite, it’s got all the things you will need for a fab family vacation. With playgrounds, pools and plenty of hiking trails there is plenty to fill your days.
On top of this there is a golf course nearby giving you the chance to truly relax and head off onto the course for a few hours on a lovely summers day.
What is there to do in Canaseraga?
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Just down the road from Letchworth you will find a whole bunch of other state parks which are ready and waiting to explore. Heading down to these areas give you much more wildlife and scenic regions to visit along with a variety of different campgrounds offering different – and more rustic – experiences than others.
So if you are looking to really get back to nature then there’s plenty of places to recommend. There’s plenty of state parks in the area along with museums and restaurants so if you’ve had enough of washing your own pots you can hand that over to someone else for the evening.
Conesus Lake
Where can I camp in Conesus Lake?
Conesus Lake Campground
Conesus Lake by Benjamin Esham is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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If you’re a fan of lakes and water activities then this is a great choice. There are RV sites along with places to pitch your tent, and they can even provide you with a sleeping cabin, a trailer or a cottage for use during your stay.
There’s lots of activities to take part in down at the water’s edge, including scuba diving, water skiing and sailing.
Southern Shores Campground
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Close to the famous Niagara Falls, Letchworth, the wine region and the country museum this campsite has everything you need for a brilliant few days getting back to basics. With space for tents and RVs, you won’t want for anthing.
It’s family run so you can expect a friendly greeting who will be pleased to help you out with anything you may need during your stay.
Visit Southern Shores Campground
What is there to do in Conesus Lake?
Winter sunset on Conesus Lake NYbyRich Engelbrecht is licensed under CC BY 2.0
If your ideal holiday involves sitting by a tranquil lake simply watching the world go by then this is the place to head to.
With endless lakes to explore there are plenty of things to do on a broad spectrum, from outdoors activities to relaxing and enjoying the peace and quiet away from the day to day stresses of life.
