Dream Lake Campground

Only half an hour’s drive from your campsite at Dream Lake Campground, the 300-acre Beaver Meadow in North Java awaits outdoor enthusiasts looking for marked and groomed trails to hike, and wetlands and wooded uplands to explore. Named after its namesake landscape, Beaver Meadow also features glacial kettle ponds, an arboretum, and a hawk watch. Marvel at the night sky here at the Buffalo Astronomy Association Observatory. Equally close to campgrounds in Wyoming County but with bigger and with more opportunities for outdoor recreation is the Silver Lake State Park. Hiking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing are popular pursuits in the area. On the banks of Silver Lake, the park provides a launch facility for those who want to boat and fish on the lake. In season, the upland section of the park is open for hunting. Camping in Warsaw also puts you within half an hour’s drive of Letchworth State Park, often featured on the list of the most beautiful state parks in the country. Dubbed as the "Grand Canyon of the East,” the park is where the Genesee River carved out a gorge towering more than 500 feet in some places. Lush with vegetation, the park has three major waterfalls and many smaller waterfalls, offering an Eden-like place for hikers to explore its 66 miles of hiking trails shared with horseback riders, bikers, and snowmobilers/cross-country skiers. Keep your eyes peeled for barred owls, Cooper’s hawks, and red-shouldered hawks that are regularly spotted in hemlock stands. If you wish to get more adventurous, consider adding whitewater rafting and hot air ballooning to your to-do list.