Conesus Lake Campground

The Great Outdoors

The Conesus Lake region has a lot to offer for hiking enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. The Finger Lakes Trail consists of over 950 miles along its paths stretching from the Pennsylvania-New York border in Allegany State Park to the Catskills Forest Preserve. During this walk, it's easy to admire the rolling hills and the stunning gorges that the region offers. A large portion of the route runs through public parks and preserves. There are also some private properties as well, whose landowners have given permission for visitors to enter.If you are ready to drive a bit farther with your Conesus motorhome rental, you can consider going to Montezuma National Wildlife Reserve in Seneca Falls. This wildlife refuge accommodates a wide variety of birds, mammals, and reptiles. The refuge spans thousands of acres of land, and its ecosystem provides a good place to stop for animals feeding, breeding, and resting. Inside the refuge, you can also hike along the trails to explore the area while watching for resident raccoons, squirrels, waterfowl, and bald eagles.Not too far away on the shores of Cayuga Lake, Finger Lakes campers can visit Taughannock Falls State Park. Experience the cascading waters of the 200-foot-tall Taughannock Falls and access stunning views of the lake from the trails weaving throughout the park. Visitors can get out on the lake by accessing the on-site marina and swimming beach. Each season offers exciting opportunities, with wildflower blooms along the gorge in the spring, cross-country skiing and sledding in the winter, and lush forests brimming with wildlife during the summer months.

Exploring the Area

In the area surrounding the campsites at Conesus Lake Campground, you can find Livonia and Conesus, two towns situated respectively at the northern and southern ends of the lake. Book an RV in Livingston County and start exploring all that the scenic region has to offer.When you're ready to immerse yourself in some of the regional attractions, you can join a tour of the Finger Lakes wineries. You'll have the opportunity to taste some of the most acclaimed wines in the eastern United States. In the area, there are more than 100 wineries, concentrated around seven of the eleven Finger Lakes. Every year, these wineries attract travelers from all over the world.During your visit with an RV rental near the Finger Lakes region, you may want to check out the nearby cultural institutions while you're here. The closest big city to Conesus Lake Campground is Rochester, located on the southern shore of Lake Ontario. In the city, visitors can hit many interesting attractions, such as the Strong Museum of Play, the Rochester Memorial Art Gallery, the George Eastman Museum, and the Sacred Heart Cathedral.When in Rochester, you can also plan to visit Seneca Park Zoo, which primarily focuses on the conservation of wildlife and natural habitats. This zoo is home to many species of animals, including snow leopards, red pandas, Masai giraffes, zebras, African lions, elephants, sea lions, and penguins.Search for a motorhome rental near Rochester and settle into a campsite at Conesus Lake Campground to explore this gorgeous part of western New York.