The best camping near Sandy Island Beach State Park

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Tilden Hill Farm

16 sites · RVs, Tents155 acres · Vernon, NY
Relax at Tilden Hill Farm its a 155 acre farm raising Black Angus Cattle it has been in the Brewer family for seven generations. Founded in 1798 by Josiah Brewer, the farm has served as a grist mill, chicken farm, cheese factory. We offer several types of site selection for your comfort. Choose from our private tent camping to relaxing RV sites. Our tent sites are quiet and scenic, just a quick walk down to the pond. Some of our sites you can park next to, but a few you will have to walk ~100 yards with your belongings. Tent sites have a porta-john and homemade outdoor shower for your enjoyment! Our RV sites have full hookups: water, electric and also a dump station.Once settled in, take a meandering walk through our 4 miles of walking trails or find your way down to our pond. Water activities are plentiful: fishing for bass, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, we accommodate it all!We look forward to seeing you at Tilden Hill Farm where you can "Experience a Family Tradition"
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Bliss Hill Farm RV Site

1 site · RV7 acres · Manlius, NY
Learn more about this land:We'd love to welcome you to our farm! Our large driveway is a great spot to land after a day of travel. Our site has electric and water hook ups available. The sunset views up on Bliss Hill are incredible. You can tour the property and meet our flock of chickens, bee hives, mushroom garden, and baby orchards. Our Australian Shepards will greet you and show off their herding skills with the chickens. If you have a hankering for some farm fresh eggs, honey, mushrooms or wild ramp butter, we've got you covered! It's a fun site for kiddos, as well!Downtown Syracuse is a 20 minute drive, the village of Manlius is 2 miles down the hill, the quaint village of Cazenovia is only 10 minutes away and Green Lakes State Park is also a 10 minute drive.  Road biking around the area is extensive with plenty variation in scenery. Our farm is 12 miles from Route 90 and 7 miles from Route 20. 
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Adirondack Waterfall Oasis

1 site · RV, Tent24 acres · Port Leyden, NY
With cobblestone mill ruins, a 200 year old cemetery at the property entrance and a large dam at the top of some of New York's most beautiful waterfalls, this is the former site of one of the Georgia Pacific's many logging mills dating back to the early 1800's and a part of Adirondack history. Surrounded by bedrock, huge boulders, massive pine trees and miles and miles of trails, the Fowlerville Falls offer days of exploration and/or relaxation. There is a large swimming hole at the top of the falls, just off of the South-facing bedrock bank, where you can swim or lay in the sun. The falls, themselves, are almost 500 ft. across (at the widest point) and approximately 150 ft. in length (from top to bottom), ascending at approximately a 40-45 degree angle, making them navigable by foot. In the drier months (and, of course, depending on rain fall), most of the falls are dry, with only 50 - 100 ft. of water flow, making them navigable by foot. There are many little pools and flowing water across the bedrock to explore, along with the rest of the river, the surrounding woods and adjacent miles and miles of atv/hiking trails. If you are kayaker, there river above the falls is calm and fairly shallow, ranging from .5 - several feet in depth. And if you are white water enthusiast, Fowlerville Falls (and the Moose River) is a nationally rated and renowned spot, boasting a class III-IV under normal release conditions, and a dangerous, cold class V under spring runoff conditions. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Learn more about this land: A raw, pine forest lining the bedrock banks of Port Leyden's Fowlerville Falls, just inside of the Adirondack park. The former site of one of Georgia Pacific's old logging mills, the property has private access to beautiful water falls, a large swimming hole just off of a large, South-facing rock bank, untamed, clean pine forests, ATV and hiking trails, trout & small mouth bass fishing, many fire pits and areas to camp throughout the property.
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Trailside Ranch Cabin Rentals

6 sites · Lodging10 acres · Glenfield, NY
YOUR CABIN IS WAITING FOR YOU! TRAILSIDERANCH IS OPEN YEAR-ROUND. This family friendly 10 acre off the grid ranch is located inside the Adirondack Park. We are at the end of Partridgeville Road and the beginning of Paradise in beautiful Brantingham NY Trailside Ranch is surrounded by the pristine 76,000-acre Independence River Wild Forest Preserve. It is linked to 65 miles of Horse trails, hundreds of miles of Snowmobile trails and to the nearly 600 miles of ATV trails. If you are looking for the full wilderness experience, you can hike right from your cabin! We also offer on-site snowmobile rentals in the winter and S x S rentals in the summer. You can hire our local guide to explore the area or if you are comfortable with a map and directions, we can give you details of some amazing scenery to see. Ask us about our rentals if you are interested in this adventure. Your time here will be something your entire family will remember for a lifetime.
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The best camping near Sandy Island Beach State Park guide

Overview

About

Embark on a journey to Sandy Island Beach State Park, where the tranquil shores of Lake Ontario await your footsteps. This natural gem offers a unique blend of freshwater dunes and wetland ecosystems, perfect for birdwatching, hiking, and kayaking. Immerse yourself in the scenic landscapes, observe the diverse wildlife, and enjoy a day of swimming or fishing in this picturesque setting.

When to go

The ideal time to visit Sandy Island Beach State Park is during the summer months, from June 17 to September 4, when the park is fully operational and the beach is open for swimming. Outside of these dates, the park's beauty can still be enjoyed, but with limited access to some amenities and cooler weather conditions.

Know before you go

  • Check the weather before your visit to ensure a pleasant experience.
  • Adhere to the pet policy, keeping pets on a leash and providing proof of rabies vaccination if requested.
  • Respect the park's unique dune environment by using designated walkovers and viewing platforms.
  • Plan your visit around the park's hours, open from sunrise to sunset, with the park office staff available from 8am to 7pm.
  • Remember that vehicle entrance fees apply, so bring cash for the $7 fee.

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