camping fingerlakes region

[crackher]

Hey everyone
we are planning our first trip. we were thinking about the finger lakes since we will end up at darien lake for the weekend anyway.
we are leaving toronto on monday night and want to camp until thursday
must haves
swimming
electrical sites
full hook up prefered or at least a place to dump upon checkout
stuff to do wih six year old
we r open to all suggestions
thanks

[blams2004]

We went to both last year, and had a wonderful time at each. Letchworth has a great pool and some spectacular hiking. Also not far up the road in Perry NY is the Charcoal Coral a cool place for those with kids. It has a restaraunt and mini golf and the such. Some nights they have a stage show. Also has a twin drive in. Not much else to do around Letchworth. Watkins Glen also has a great pool. WG has the glen that is a cool hike with waterfalls. You can drive the wine trail and also the racetrack if you are into that. When we went last summer there were no sanctioned races but we had a great time at the track watching different cars testing and tuning. Both great choices. Also went to Jellystone in North Java the year before and there was tons for the kids at the campground which is typical of all Jellystone parks. The waterpark was first class but this place was seriously in the middle of nowhere.

[BUFFALODAN]

Letchworth is one of my favorites, beautiful park. NO full hookups, electric and water spigots spaced throughout the loops. 3 Dumpstations. 3 of the 8 camping loops are pet loops so if you DONT have a dog and DONT want to have one on either side then stay out of loops 1, 2 and 7. JellyStone is nice, a bit more $ but they have an awesome splashpark area, pool, and LOTS to do for kids. Its also closer to DL than Letchworth, not quite into Fingerlakes area. Skyline RV Resort is in Darien, nice big CG lots to do, pools, etc and is very close to Darien Lake Amusement Park. Owners are great, friendly and very helpful.http://www.skylinervresort.com/

[gheicher]

Been to Finger Lakes several time and have stayed at several campgrounds in the area. Watkins Glen SP is a really nice cg for camping but we do not spend much time at the trailer and opt more for convenience. We have stayed twice at Clute Park in Watkins Glen and while its not the most scenic spot to sit around the campfire, it does have cable tv and full hookups. From the park you can easily walk into town or to the nearby Walmart. A hike through the State Park Glen is a must.

Clute Memorial Park

Caution: Check the NASCAR schedule and don't go near Watkins Glen on a race weekend unless you want to be part of the traffic gridlock.

[river_bravo]

Try Jellystone Park in North Java (south of Darien Lake). Kids will love it. Jellystone Park

If you like the beach, try Hamlin Beach State Park. Bring your bikes.

[PLR67]

MP soldier wrote:

crackher wrote:
Hey everyone
we are planning our first trip. we were thinking about the finger lakes since we will end up at darien lake for the weekend anyway.
we are leaving toronto on monday night and want to camp until thursday
must haves
swimming
electrical sites
full hook up prefered or at least a place to dump upon checkout
stuff to do wih six year old
we r open to all suggestions
thanks

I'm going the other way! Heading to Toronto via Finger Lakes in a week. We are staying in Glen Rouge for a couple of nights. Any input on that park?

Glen Rouge is on the Eastern edge of Toronto water and electrical hook ups. The park is usually not busy it's mostly a stop over Park for people passing through Toronto. I have stayed there a few times usually quiet, large sites and open. Everything you need is a stones through from the park ie: Grocery's Walmart Liquor Beer Store McDonalds etc...

[MP_soldier]

crackher wrote:
Hey everyone
we are planning our first trip. we were thinking about the finger lakes since we will end up at darien lake for the weekend anyway.
we are leaving toronto on monday night and want to camp until thursday
must haves
swimming
electrical sites
full hook up prefered or at least a place to dump upon checkout
stuff to do wih six year old
we r open to all suggestions
thanks

I'm going the other way! Heading to Toronto via Finger Lakes in a week. We are staying in Glen Rouge for a couple of nights. Any input on that park?

[uzikaduzi]

i used to work at darien lake (the old six flags) it was big money to camp there and very few sewer sites if that's important to you... they would pump out your trailer for like $5... lol we had a lot of curb keys to turn on and off water and many people would mistake them as a sewer hook-up because they were in 4 inch pvc... never enjoyed cleaning that up

[mooky_stinks]

Amyknits2 wrote:
We go to Sampson State Park every year. Huge sites and tons of trees, great kids outdoor play equipment added a couple of years ago, harbor to walk to and see the nice private boats, small store with ice-cream and pizza etc., amazing view and lots to do within a short drive. They have electric but no water/sewer hookups (there is a dump station and water station) and I think its $17 or $19 per night. We have reservations there for July!

Sampson is one of our favorite parks too! Very nicely kept.

[Capt_RonB]

Vote #2 for Letchworth, can't beat the hiking or scenery.

[Amyknits2]

We go to Sampson State Park every year. Huge sites and tons of trees, great kids outdoor play equipment added a couple of years ago, harbor to walk to and see the nice private boats, small store with ice-cream and pizza etc., amazing view and lots to do within a short drive. They have electric but no water/sewer hookups (there is a dump station and water station) and I think its $17 or $19 per night. We have reservations there for July!

[DiskDoctr]

Watkins Glen, Hills Creek (smaller).

A VERY interesting activity is a tour of the Bully Hill Winery ("Love My Goat" fame). They take you through everything from the vineyard to the equipment used, etc.

A wine tasting at the end if you like and souvenir shop.

We had kids and they really enjoyed it, too.

Not to mention it is on top of the mountain, overlooking the fingerlakes. The view alone is worth the trip.

[mooky_stinks]

Make sure to call and check if the pool is open. A lot of state parks pools have not opened yet.

[PLR67]

crackher have you ever been to Letchworth this place is beautiful they call it the Grand Canyon of the east https://www.google.ca/search?q=letchworth+state+park&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=EUq3Uev3AdX84AOA24DYDQ&ved=0CE0QsAQ&biw=1046&bih=529

[crackher]

Watkins looks spectacular....
any suggestions on which loop or particular sites that are better or worse? also is there anyyhing else i should know prior to booking?