Back-Achers Campsites

Campground in Himrod, NY • 12 RV Sites

On the secluded western shore of Seneca Lake in Himrod, New York—on the largest and deepest of the Finger Lakes, 36 miles long and 618 feet deep in the glacially carved trough that creates the most dramatic lake scenery in the region—Back-Achers Campsites & Cottage Rentals holds the distinction of being the only private campground on Seneca Lake with direct lake frontage, offering cottage rentals, RV and tent camping, and boat hoist rentals in a location on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail that puts the Finger Lakes' most celebrated wine-producing landscape immediately accessible from the campground's lakeside property. For wine country travelers who want to sleep beside the lake they're tasting around, Back-Achers provides the singular access that no other private campground in the region can offer. RV and tent sites alongside cottage rentals create the accommodation range for the diverse guests that Seneca Lake's western shore attracts—the wine trail enthusiasts who work through the 35-plus wineries on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, the boaters who want private dock and boat hoist access on one of New York's finest sailing and fishing lakes, and the families and couples who want the Finger Lakes experience at the intimate scale of a smaller, personal campground rather than a resort. Three cottages feature their own private docks for personal watercraft use, and boat hoist rentals accommodate guests who bring their own boats and need dry storage and launch infrastructure. Snack bar, pavilion, playground, firewood, laundry access, propane fills, and clean bathhouses provide the essential amenity infrastructure for multi-day stays. Himrod occupies Yates County on Seneca Lake's western shore in the Finger Lakes wine country, in the appellation that the Finger Lakes American Viticultural Area encompasses—one of the most distinctively positioned wine regions in the world, where the lakes' thermal mass moderates the temperature extremes of upstate New York's continental climate and creates the growing season length that supports riesling, gewürztraminer, and the cold-climate grape varieties that have made Finger Lakes wine internationally recognized. The Seneca Lake Wine Trail, with 35-plus member wineries concentrated on both shores of the lake, represents the densest wine trail concentration in the northeastern United States. Watkins Glen State Park, at Seneca Lake's southern tip 25 miles south, protects the gorge that is considered by many visitors to be the most spectacular natural feature in New York State—a 1.5-mile gorge with 19 waterfalls, ancient stone bridges, and the spray-cooled caverns carved by Glen Creek in the shale bedrock that makes the gorge geology a textbook example of post-glacial stream incision. Watkins Glen International Raceway, adjacent to the state park, hosts major NASCAR and IMSA sports car races that make Watkins Glen one of the most important racing circuits in the United States. Seneca Falls, the site of the 1848 Women's Rights Convention and the Women's Rights National Historical Park, lies at the northern end of the lake corridor. Back-Achers operates seasonally in the Finger Lakes camping window from spring through fall, with the wine trail season and the lake boating in peak condition from June through October. The grape harvest in September and October brings the winemaking activity and the harvest events to the wineries that surround the campground, creating the most festive and most authentically wine-country period of the year on the Seneca Lake shore. Reserve your site, cottage, or boat hoist at Back-Achers and let the only private lakefront campground on Seneca Lake deliver the Finger Lakes wine country experience from the best position on the lake.

Campground rules and policies

Registration and Arrival
Check-In Procedure
- Campsites check in at 1:00 pm.
- Early check-in is subject to availability.
- Check-out is by 12:00 pm.
- Late check-out for campsites must be pre-approved.
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.Making Reservations
Reservation Deposits
- We charge a one-night deposit fee for all advance reservations.People per Campsite
- One reservation per family per campsite.
- A family includes parents and their dependent children.
- For adults camping without children, up to 4 adults are allowed per campsite.
- Note: your registration includes your camping unit and 1 vehicle.Policies
Quiet Hours:
- 11 pm-8 amDriving in the Park
- Driving in the park has the same rules as driving on public roads, including speeding (posted 5 mph), reckless driving, and driving under the influence.
- Violations may result in eviction.Children Policy
- A campsite must be occupied by at least one responsible adult when children are present.
- All children must return to their campsite by 11 pm.Pet Policy
- Pets must be declared at registration, and proof of shots is required.
- Aggressive dogs will be evicted.
- Pets must be kept on a leash and not left unattended.
- Please keep pets quiet.
- Clean up after your pets.
- If you leave your site, take your pets with you or keep them in your RV.Visitor Policy
- All visitors must register at the office upon arrival.
- Visitor’s fee is $10 per person. All visitors must leave by 9 pm.Garbage Policy
Trash and recyclables must be deposited in the provided containers above site #20.Campfires
- Build campfires in provided fire rings only.
- Do not move or modify fire rings.
- Only NY DEC-approved firewood may be brought into the park.
- Campfires must be extinguished by midnight.Bicycle Policy
- No Bike riding after dusk.
- Bicycles are not permitted on sidewalks, decks, or inside buildings.
- All State laws apply.Golf Carts & Other Motorized Vehicles Policy
- Guest-owned golf carts must be approved by management; ATVs, and other unlicensed vehicles are not allowed.Alcohol Policy
- Please do not drive with open containers.
- Intoxication may result in eviction without refund.Conduct
- Please respect the rights of other guests who desire a quiet, restful stay.
- Disorderly conduct, drunkenness, obscene language, or loud music (anytime) will not be tolerated. We reserve the right to evict without refund.Swimming Facilities Policy
- Back-Achers Campsites are not supervised by a lifeguard or other responsible person.
- In place of on-site supervision, this facility has established a series of safeguards to be followed by all guests.
- We are required to notify you of these rules to ensure that water rescue equipment is at the pool or beachside and that the swimming area is maintained in a sanitary manner.
- In the interest of your safety and that of your guests, we require you to follow these rules.
- Please read the safety rules located at the entrance and outlined in this brochure.
- If you have any questions, we will be happy to discuss them with you.
- Never swim alone.
- A minimum of two adults 18 years of age or older must be present whenever this swimming facility is in use, with at least one adult on the pool deck or beachfront.
- There is no substitute for adequate supervision.
- Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied to the bathing facility by a parent or guardian, or a similar adult responsible for their safety and behavior.
- In an emergency, notify the facility operator and contact help immediately.
- A free telephone is provided at this facility.
- Telephone numbers for the nearest emergency medical service are posted.
- Only use this facility during posted hours of operation and swim only in the designated bathing area.
- Don’t drink alcohol and swim. Injuries can be prevented, and safety is everyone’s responsibility.
- If you notice any problems with the water quality or the absence of safety equipment, please notify the office staff.