Mini-Golf

Jellystone Park™ PA Wilds

71 RV Sites, 34 Cabins, 3 Tent Sites, 1 Onsite RV/Trailer

Jellystone Park PA Wilds in Mansfield, Pennsylvania, offers 72 full-hookup back-in RV sites, 31 cabins, and three tent sites, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 75 feet. Full-hookup categories at 20/30-amp and 20/30/50-amp join a pool, mini-golf, jumping pillow, and golf cart rentals in Pennsylvania's Wilds. Seventy-two back-in sites run in full hookup 20/30-amp and full hookup 20/30/50-amp categories, both carrying water, sewer, and electric, sized to 75 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. Pick the tier that matches your rig's service, and note that 75 feet accommodates a long coach with a tow. Thirty-one cabins — including the six-person Cardinal Inn — and three tent sites round out the lodging. A general store, restrooms, and golf cart rentals handle the practical side. Check-in is 3pm and checkout 11am, and day passes run $10 per person. An outdoor pool anchors the summer, with mini-golf, a jumping pillow, volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, corn hole, a pond, playground, and live music filling the rest. Boating and fishing run nearby, and a state park is close. Pets are welcome. The PA Wilds is a 12,000-square-mile expanse of north-central wilderness where elk graze open meadows at dusk, the Pine Creek Gorge drops 1,000 feet through what is sometimes called Pennsylvania's Grand Canyon, and the night sky is dark enough to have earned one of the most significant dark sky designations in the eastern United States. Cherry Springs State Park is the destination for that. Summer and fall foliage drive demand. Reserve well ahead.

from $31/night

Hickory Hill Camping Resort

130 RV Sites, 9 Cabins, 4 Tent Sites, 6 Cottages, 5 Lodges

Hickory Hill Camping Resort in Bath, New York, offers 130 RV sites, 20 cabin, cottage, and lodge units, and four tent sites in the Finger Lakes Southern Tier, with 30 and 50-amp full hookups, cable TV, and rigs accepted to 60 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout. A dedicated Big Rig back-in category joins premium sites, alongside a splash pad, mini-golf, and fitness center. One hundred thirty sites span 30/50-amp back-in, 50-amp back-in, premium back-in, and Big Rig back-in categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric with cable TV, sized to 60 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. The dedicated Big Rig category removes the guesswork for large coaches. Twenty cabins, cottages, and lodges and four tent sites round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, propane fills, dump station, restrooms, showers, firewood, and a concierge handle the practical side. Reach the resort at [email protected] or 607-776-4345. A splash pad and outdoor pool anchor the summer, with mini-golf, a disc golf course, fitness center, recreation center, craft room, sports courts, basketball, bocce ball, shuffleboard, horseshoes, and a jumping pillow filling the grounds. A lake, pond, and creek support fishing, with walking trails, hiking, golf cart rentals, a pavilion, and community fire pit besides. Live music and planned activities run through the season, and the resort operates as a wedding venue. Watkins Glen, the Corning Museum of Glass, and the Finger Lakes wine trails are all close. Summer and fall foliage drive demand. Reserve well ahead.

from $55 $48/night

Tamarack Campgrounds

14 RV Sites, 8 Cabins, 10 Tent Sites

Tamarack Campgrounds in Springwater, New York, offers 14 RV sites, eight cabins, and 10 tent sites in a wooded setting 30 miles south of Rochester, with 30 and 50-amp water-and-electric service and rigs accepted to 40 feet. A gated entrance, outdoor pool, mini-golf, and golf cart rentals serve a family-owned campground in the southern Finger Lakes. Fourteen back-in sites carry water and electric on 30 and 50-amp, sized to 40 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables — note there are no sewer hookups at the sites, though a dump station is available. Eight newly remodeled cabins and 10 tent sites round out the accommodations. A general store, laundry, propane fills, restrooms, showers, firewood, a business center, and WiFi handle the practical side, with a gated entrance controlling access. An outdoor pool anchors the summer, with mini-golf, horseshoes, and a playground on the grounds and golf cart rentals to cross the property. The wooded setting and family ownership give the campground its character — guests deal with the owners rather than a service desk. Pets are welcome. Springwater sits in Livingston County in the rolling hills and forest of the southern Finger Lakes region, 30 miles south of Rochester. That puts Letchworth State Park, the quiet Hemlock and Canadice Lakes, and the Finger Lakes wine and hospitality corridor all within efficient reach — a genuine natural escape at short-drive distance from the Rochester metro. Summer families and fall foliage drive demand. Reserve ahead for October weekends.

from $25/night

Woodstream Campsite

Woodstream Campsite in Gainesville, New York, offers full-hookup RV sites, tent camping, and cabins alongside a fishing creek in Wyoming County's Western New York farmland. An outdoor pool, mini-golf, and a game room serve a classic, no-fuss family campground south of Letchworth State Park. Full-hookup RV sites serve guests with rigs, with tent camping and cabins covering the rest. A general store, laundry, propane fills, dump station, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side, with WiFi throughout. One important planning note: the campground closes for the season over winter and reopens each spring, so confirm dates before booking a shoulder-season stay. An outdoor pool anchors the summer, with mini-golf, a game room, sports courts, basketball, volleyball, and horseshoes across the grounds, plus a playground and pavilion. A creek, pond, and lake on the property support fishing, and biking and swimming run from camp. Food trucks visit and planned activities run through the season. Pets are welcome. Gainesville sits in Wyoming County's agricultural hill country in the Genesee River valley, and the wooded campsite privacy and rural character are the appeal. Letchworth State Park is the headline attraction close by — one of the most spectacular gorge landscapes in the eastern United States, and remarkable natural scenery at short-drive distance from a quiet farmland campground. The season runs spring through fall. Summer families and October foliage at Letchworth drive the heaviest demand — reserve ahead for fall color weekends, when the gorge draws visitors from across the Northeast.

Jellystone Park™ Western New York

163 RV Sites, 77 Cabins, 25 Tent Sites

Jellystone Park of Western New York in North Java offers 163 RV sites, 77 cabins, and 25 tent sites across over 100 acres of pine forest, with 20, 30, and 50-amp full hookups and rigs accepted to 45 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout, behind a gated entrance. Economy water-and-electric, premium, and shared buddy pull-through categories join a water park and private lake. One hundred sixty-three sites span economy back-in water-and-electric (tents allowed), economy water-and-electric (no tents), premium back-in, premium pull-through, and shared buddy pull-through categories, carrying water, sewer, and electric where noted with site WiFi, sized to 45 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. The economy tiers explicitly state whether tents are permitted, which removes a common booking ambiguity. Seventy-seven cabins and 25 tent sites round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, propane fills and exchange, dump station, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side. A water park, splash pad, and outdoor pool anchor the summer, with a private lake supporting boating, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, and a beach. Mini-golf, laser tag, an arcade, game room, craft room, jumping pillow, gaga ball, gem mining, inflatable water toys, sports courts, volleyball, basketball, and horseshoes fill the grounds, with golf cart rentals, a playground, dog park, clubhouse, snack bar, and live music besides. North Java sits in the rolling hill country of the Allegheny foothills. Summer is decisively the season. Reserve well ahead.

from $40/night

Colden Lakes Resort

Colden Lakes Resort in Colden, NY, offers full-hookup pull-thru RV sites carrying water, sewer, and electric, with a fire pit and picnic table at each site. Laundry, a bathhouse with showers, a general store, a snack bar, propane fills and exchange, a dump station, and a clubhouse cover the essentials, with cabins for guests without a rig. There's a free telephone on the property and an emergency phone with posted instructions — in an emergency, call 911 and notify the facility manager. Contact the resort for site count, amp service, and maximum rig length, since those specifics aren't published here. An outdoor pool, mini-golf, a ball field, sport courts, basketball, shuffleboard, gaga ball, a playground, walking trails, and lake access fill the grounds, with swimming, boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking, and planned activities. Colden sits in the rolling countryside of Erie County south of Buffalo, where working dairy farms, forested ridgelines, and the four-season Great Lakes climate define the region. Wine tasting is nearby. Rates for sites and cabins are on the booking page. Western New York's summer season is short — reserve ahead.

from $55/night

Splash Magic RV Resort

125 RV Sites, 38 Cabins, 18 Tent Sites

Splash Magic RV Resort in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, offers 127 RV sites, 38 cabins, and 18 tent sites on the North Branch of the Susquehanna, with 30 and 50-amp full hookups and rigs accepted to 40 feet. Premium 30-amp and 50-amp pull-through categories join a water park, splash pad, hot tub, and beach. One hundred twenty-seven sites span 30-amp back-in, 50-amp back-in, premium 30-amp pull-through, and premium 50-amp pull-through categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric with site WiFi, sized to 40 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. Note the 40-foot cap before booking a larger rig. Thirty-eight cabins and 18 tent sites round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, propane fills, dump station, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side. A water park and splash pad anchor the summer, with an outdoor pool, hot tub, sauna, and beach alongside. A lake supports boating, paddle boats, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing, with mini-golf, a game room, arcade, jumping pillow, gaga ball, basketball, and volleyball filling the grounds. Bike rentals, golf cart rentals, walking trails, hiking, biking, a clubhouse, playground, pavilion, dog park, and snack bar round it out. Birding along the river is productive, and a state park is nearby. Pets are welcome. The Susquehanna's broad river valley gives the resort a natural backdrop that the water park programming sits within rather than replacing. Summer is decisively the season. Reserve well ahead.

from $52/night

Lake Bluff RV Park

53 RV Sites, 1 Cabin, 2 Tent Sites, 2 Cottages

Lake Bluff RV Park in Wolcott, NY, offers 53 RV sites, 3 cabin and cottage rentals, and 2 tent sites, with 30 and 50-amp service and room for rigs up to 40 feet. Sites come in four categories — back-in 30-amp, back-in 30-amp water-and-electric, back-in water-and-electric, and pull-thru 30-amp — with full-hookup sites carrying water, sewer, and electric. Laundry, a bathhouse with showers, a general store, a snack bar, firewood, propane fills, a dump station, and a recreation center cover the practical side. Pets are welcome. An outdoor pool, mini-golf, a jumping pillow, sport courts, basketball, volleyball, shuffleboard, horseshoes, a playground, walking trails, a lake, a pond, and creek frontage fill the grounds, with swimming, fishing, hiking, birding, and planned activities. Wolcott sits one mile from Chimney Bluffs State Park on the south shore of Lake Ontario in Wayne County, where the geological spectacle of the bluffs meets Finger Lakes agricultural country. The Northern Montezuma Wildlife Management Area, Huckleberry Swamp, and the Sterling Renaissance Festival are all close. Rates for every accommodation type are on the booking page. Renaissance Festival weekends fill quickly.

from $43/night

Fantasy Island Campground

16 RV Sites, 2 Cabins, 1 Onsite RV/Trailer

Fantasy Island Campground occupies Packer Island in the Susquehanna River near Sunbury, Pennsylvania, offering 17 full-hookup back-in RV sites and two cabins with 30 and 50-amp service, cable TV, and rigs accepted to 42 feet. A single back-in category joins an outdoor pool, mini-golf, boat docks, clubhouse, and community fire pit. Seventeen back-in sites carry water, sewer, and electric with cable TV and site WiFi, sized to 42 feet, with fire pits. One consistent category and no guesswork. Two cabins and onsite RV rentals round out the lodging. A general store, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side. Two policies to plan around: extra vehicles beyond your RV and tow vehicle park in overflow rather than at the site, and there is a two-night minimum on weekends and three nights on holidays. An outdoor pool anchors the summer, with boat docks opening the river for boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and swimming. Mini-golf, a clubhouse, sports courts, volleyball, basketball, and shuffleboard fill the rest. Pets are welcome. Being on a river island is the distinguishing feature and not something many campgrounds can claim. Packer Island sits in the Upper Susquehanna between the historic communities of Northumberland and Sunbury, with water on every side — the West Branch and the North Branch of the Susquehanna meet just upstream, forming the longest river on the East Coast. Shikellamy State Park's overlook is close, with Knoebels Amusement Resort a short drive east. Summer is decisively the season. Reserve well ahead for July and August, and plan around the weekend minimum.

from $65/night

Shady Shores RV Resort & Campground

6 RV Sites

Shady Shores RV Resort and Campground in Sterling, New York, offers 6 RV sites on the south shore of Lake Ontario, with 30-amp service and rigs accepted to 40 feet. A single back-in category joins an outdoor pool, mini-golf, clubhouse, game room, fitness center, and boat rentals. Six back-in sites carry sewer and electric on 30-amp with site WiFi, sized to 40 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. Confirm water service with the resort when you book, and note that service is 30-amp throughout. One consistent category means no guesswork. Cabins round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, restrooms, showers, firewood, dump station, and RV storage handle the practical side. An outdoor pool anchors the summer, with boat rentals opening the water for boating, paddle boats, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and swimming. Mini-golf, a clubhouse, game room, arcade, fitness center, pavilion, playground, dog park, volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, and walking trails fill the rest, with live music, hiking, and productive birding. Wine tasting is nearby. The resort sits where the Blind Sodus Bay inlet meets Lake Ontario in Cayuga County, which gives it Great Lake views and protected bay water at the same address — a combination that makes both open-water fishing and calm paddling available without moving the boat. The Sterling Nature Center's trails are close, and the Sterling Renaissance Festival draws crowds each summer. Fair Haven Beach State Park is minutes away, with the Finger Lakes wine country and Syracuse within reach. Summer is the season on Lake Ontario. Reserve well ahead for July and August.

from $35/night

Jellystone Park™ Chautauqua

Jellystone Park at Chautauqua in Jamestown, New York, offers full-hookup RV sites and cabins with an outdoor pool, water slides, mini-golf, and the full Jellystone family activity program. A craft room, sports courts, and gem mining round out the on-site recreation in one of the most culturally significant summer resort communities in the United States. Full-hookup RV sites serve guests with rigs, and cabins provide enclosed lodging for those without. A dump station, laundry, propane fills and exchange, restrooms, and showers handle the practical side, with WiFi throughout. Recreation is the product here. An outdoor pool with water slides anchors the summer, with mini-golf, a craft room, and gem mining and gold panning filling out the program. Sports courts, tennis, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, and gaga ball spread across the grounds, with a playground, pavilion, and dog park besides. A creek runs the property, and planned activities run throughout the season. Pets are welcome. Jamestown sits in Chautauqua County on I-86 in the southwestern New York lake plateau. Chautauqua Lake's resort community is close, as is the Chautauqua Institution, whose nine-week summer program of lectures, concerts, and courses has drawn visitors since 1874. Jamestown is also Lucille Ball's birthplace, and the Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum and comedy center give the city a second cultural identity alongside the Institution's more high-minded programming. Summer is decisively the season — the Institution's nine-week program and family camping demand overlap almost entirely. Reserve well ahead for July and August, when lodging across Chautauqua County tightens considerably.

from $55/night

Bass Lake Resort

14 RV Sites

Bass Lake Resort in Parish, NY, offers 14 full-hookup back-in RV sites with 30 and 50-amp service and room for rigs up to 50 feet. Sites are sorted precisely: back-in 30-amp, back-in 30-amp with a concrete patio, back-in 30-amp water-and-electric, back-in 50-amp, and back-in 50-amp water-and-electric. Full-hookup sites carry water, sewer, and electric. The resort is open all year, with laundry, a bathhouse with showers, a general store, a dump station, a business center, and personal mailboxes — the last two say a lot about the long-stay clientele. Cabins are available for guests without a rig, and pets are welcome with a dog park. For 14 sites the recreation list is remarkable: an outdoor pool, mini-golf, a clubhouse, a bar, on-site dining, a ball field, sport courts, basketball, volleyball, shuffleboard, horseshoes, a pavilion, a playground, walking trails, and boat docks on a private lake for boating, kayaking, swimming, and fishing. Parish sits in Oswego County on the Great Lakes agricultural fringe, near Salmon River Falls and Fort Rickey. Rates for sites and cabins are on the booking page. Concrete patio sites are limited and book first.

from $55/night