RV Rental Chenango Valley State Park, NY

With two kettle lakes to enjoy, Chenango Valley State Park is a favorite with summer sunseekers. Spend the day basking on the sandy beach or rent a kayak and enjoy a leisurely paddle. Picnic tables dot the shoreline and are great for fixing lunch while the kids splash on the shoreline. Be sure to pack your basket with Empire State staples like McIntosh apples. You'll also find concession stands selling tasty snacks.

Traveling with fishing rods? Cast a line in Chenango Lake for the chance to reel in trout, bass, perch, and bullhead. Birdwatchers covet Chenango Valley as a hotspot for local species such as woodpeckers, nuthatches, warblers, and thrushes. Look up to spot hawks and eagles circling overhead. Down by the lakes, you could spot herons, ducks, and kingfishers.

There are plenty of opportunities to stretch your legs in Chenango Valley State Park, from scenic nature trails to thrilling mountain biking routes. Golfers will jump at the chance to tee off on the 18-hole Chenango Valley State Park Golf Course, which features tree-lined fairways and rolling greens. Things don't slow down in the winter, when Chenango Valley State Park transforms into a snow-dusted playground with cross-country ski trails and sledding hills. If the lakes are frozen over, throw on your skates and take a spin in the winter wonderland.

With three campgrounds featuring more than 180 sites, you'll be spoiled for choice when motorhome camping at Chenango Valley State Park. Chipmunk Bluff is the largest campground, with four loops set among mature pines and maples. Serviced sites offer 30- and 50-amp hookups, or you can opt for a primitive site. You'll have access to modern bathrooms with showers and flush toilets, as well as a dump station if your rental RV has services onboard.

For easy access to the beach and golf course, as well as 50-amp electric hookups, head to Pine Bluff Campground. Sunrise Campground offers 27 non-electric sites, making it a favorite with back-to-basics campers. It's set just behind the park office and includes access to a bathroom block. Pets are welcome when RV camping at Chenango Valley State Park, so why not rent a dog-friendly motorhome and bring along the whole family? In addition to campsites, Chenango Valley State Park offers 24 cabins.

RV camping at Chenango Valley State Park is a fantastic opportunity to explore Upstate New York. As you explore the glassy lakes, lush forests, and character-soaked towns, you'll feel worlds away from the towering skyscrapers and bright lights of New York City. For a change of scene, spend the day at nearby Bowman Lake State Park. Relax on the sandy lakefront or launch a canoe. Alternatively, chase waterfalls at Taughannock Falls State Park or fish for black bass, bullhead, and rainbow trout at Oquaga Creek State Park.

Binghamton is the closest major city, anchored by a historic downtown core and a breezy riverside promenade. Kids love the Carousel Circuit, a series of five beautifully restored merry-go-rounds found at local city parks. Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park is another family-friendly attraction, getting you up close with exotic animals. Golfers can work through more than a dozen courses in Broome County, including former PGA Champions Tour host, En-Joie Golf Club.

For a true taste of New York State, stock up on produce at the Broome County Regional Farmers Market held on Saturday mornings. As well as a bounty of farm-fresh produce, you'll also find baked goods, food trucks, and arts and crafts stalls. You'll find all the RV camping supplies you could possibly need or want in Fenton, a small town five miles south of the park.