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Campgrounds in Livingston County

Camping can create some unforgetable experiences, and camping in the Finger Lakes is no exception. Whether you're pitching a tent in a state forest (which is free and requires no permit for the first three days) or renting a lodge with all the amenities in one of the Finger Lakes' beautiful state parks, you'll enjoy being outdoors in the Finger Lakes. You can connect with the Finger Lakes Trail for some great hiking, bike or boat along the Erie Canal, or just sit by a campfire on a warm summer's night.

Please keep in mind that the Finger Lakes has many wild animals that frequent parks and many be attracted to campgrounds, including black bears, raccoons, and skunks. Keep your possessions out of harm's way, don't leave food lying around, and make sure your pets are leashed.

You will be expected to leave your site clean and any fires totally extinguished.

Finally, be aware that campgrounds on the lakes--no matter which lake--are extremely popular and in high demand. You should make reservations for a site to avoid being disappointed.

Genesee Country Campground

40 Flint Hill Rd.

Caledonia, NY 14423

585-538-4200

Conesus Lake Campround

5609 E. Lake Rd.

Conesus, NY 14435

585-346-2267

Letchworth State Park

1 Letchworth State Park

Castile, NY 14427

585-493-3600

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Named in 2005 as one of Reserve America's Top Outdoor Locations. Named in 2004 as one of the Top 100 Campgrounds in the nation. The 14,350-acre Letchworth State Park, renowned as the "Grand Canyon of the East," is one of the most scenically magnificent areas in the eastern U.S. The Genesee River roars through the gorge over three major waterfalls between cliffs--as high as 600 ft./183 m. in some places--surrounded by lush forests. Hikers can choose among 66 mi./106.2 km. of hiking trails. Trails are also available for horseback riding, biking, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Letchworth offers nature, history and performing arts programs, guided walks and tours, a summer lecture series, whitewater rafting, kayaking, hot air ballooning, and two pools for swimming. Winter activities include ice skating, snow tubing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and horse-drawn sleigh rides.

For a family type vacation rental experience, the three-bedroom Maplewood Lodge, located in the middle of the park at the entrance to the Highbanks Camping Area, can be rented.Campers can take advantage of tent and trailer campsites or winterized cabins. Group camping facilities are also available. Open year round, the park offers camping from mid-May to mid-October. Pets must be leashed.

Mary Jemison is buried in the park, which has a museum, housing pioneer and Native American artifacts and features a restored Seneca Indian Council House. For maps and more information about the park, see also www.letchworthpark.com/About.htm.

Southern Shores Campground

5707 E. Lake Rd.

Conesus, NY 14435

585-346-5482

Skybrook Campground

10861 McCurdy Rd.

Dansville, NY 14437

585-335-6880

Stony Brook State Park

10820 Rt. 36 South

Dansville, NY 14437

585-335-8111

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Stony Brook State Park's terrain comprises hilly woodlands, a deep gorge with rugged cliffs overlooking three waterfalls, and fascinating rock formations. 125 non-electric tent and trailer campsites are scattered in the woodlands above the gorge in the upper or south end of the park. Visitors can hike rim, gorge, or nature trails, play tennis on park courts, and picnic or swim in either of two stream-fed pools. In winter, three miles of cross-country trails are available for skiers. Some winter hiking is allowed, but not on the gorge trails. Camping from first weekend in May to mid-October. Group camping permitted. 568 acres.