Sampson State Park Camping
Big Seneca Lake campground with a pool, marina and beach, and the most reliable availability when the gorge parks are full
One of the largest campgrounds in the Finger Lakes, built on the grounds of a former naval training base on the east shore of Seneca Lake. The scale means you can usually find a site here when the smaller gorge parks are full, and the park has a swimming pool, a marina, a beach, ball fields and a small military museum on site. Sites are mostly open and grassy rather than deeply wooded. It is central to the whole Seneca Lake loop, with Watkins Glen about half an hour south.
Pricing
Day use $10/vehicle, campsites from $20/night booked through ReserveAmerica. The size makes this one of the better last-minute Finger Lakes options (verify)
Common Questions
- How much does Sampson State Park Camping cost?
- Admission to Sampson State Park Camping is paid. Day use $10/vehicle, campsites from $20/night booked through ReserveAmerica. The size makes this one of the better last-minute Finger Lakes options (verify)
- What ages is Sampson State Park Camping good for?
- Sampson State Park Camping is best for kids ages 2 to 18+.
- Is Sampson State Park Camping stroller friendly?
- No, Sampson State Park Camping is not considered stroller friendly.
- Can I bring my dog to Sampson State Park Camping?
- Yes, dogs are welcome at Sampson State Park Camping.
- How hard is Sampson State Park Camping?
- The difficulty level is easy. Plan for about 24 hours.
- Is Sampson State Park Camping free?
- No, there is a cost to visit Sampson State Park Camping. Day use $10/vehicle, campsites from $20/night booked through ReserveAmerica. The size makes this one of the better last-minute Finger Lakes options (verify)
- What should I bring to Sampson State Park Camping?
- Tent, sleeping bags, camp stove, swimsuits, shade canopy for open sites, bug spray
- How long does Sampson State Park Camping take?
- Most families spend about 24 hours at Sampson State Park Camping.
- When is the best time to visit Sampson State Park Camping?
- Late June through Labor Day when the pool and beach are staffed
- Is there parking at Sampson State Park Camping?
- Parking at each campsite. Separate lots for the pool, marina and museum.
Plan Your Visit
6096 Route 96A, Romulus, NY 14541