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The smallest of the five Great Lakes, Lake Ontario covers around 7,300 square miles and has over 700 miles of shoreline (half of which is on Canada’s side of the border). The lake was carved by the Great Glacier during the last Ice Age, about 10,000 years ago. As the glacier retreated northward, it etched great gouges in the earth and deposited massive boulders, as well. An important fishery and ecological habitat, there are over 300 miles of shorelines for adventurers to explore along with ten lighthouses, dozens of islands, and hiking trails.
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Getting Outdoors
Discover the beauty and outdoor fun of Lake Ontario. Once heavily polluted and fished around the turn of the century, New York has made great strides at improving the water quality, revitalizing the habitats. Though it will take decades before Lake Ontario returns to the state before mankind polluted it, various wildlife and fish have returned to the waters of Lake Ontario. There are bass, northern pike, trout, panfish, and many other species in almost every cove, inlet, and estuaries. At certain times of a year, steelhead, chinook salmon and coho salmon leave the open water, heading upstream to their spawning grounds. A note for fishermen: lake sturgeon is an endangered fish, and if caught, they must be released. Nearly 100 public boat launches and ramps are available all along the shores of the lake. There are dozens of boat-rental and charter boat services, as well.
Camping at Lake Ontario
With over 300 miles of shoreline to explore, there’s plenty of public and private campgrounds to choose from. RV camp at Hamlin Beach State Park, Hamlin, NY. The campground packs in around 265 RV sites, most of which have 30 amp hookups. Restrooms with hot showers are a short walk from most sites, and many sites have waterfront views.
Exploring the Area
Within the comforts of a motorhome rental, explore the small towns along Lake Ontario. The Seaway Trail, a scenic byway, follows the entire 300 miles of shorelines, passing through historic towns with quaint shops, sidewalk cafes, museums, and art galleries. The byway also swings close to the shore where dozens of historic lighthouses stand guard, some still being used today to guide freighters and boats along their treacherous journeys.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
- Hiking TrailLocation
- High Falls of the Genesee River , NYRochester, NY
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- Zoo Cascade & Zoo Falls , NYRochester, NY
- Tryon Park Loop Trail, NYRochester, NY
- CampgroundsLocation
- Genesee Country Campground, NYLivingston County, NY
- Canandaigua / Rochester KOA, NYOntario County, NY
- Bristol Woodlands Campground, NYOntario County, NY
- Conesus Lake Campground, NYLivingston County, NY
- Cheerful Valley Campground, NYOntario County, NY
- Lake Bluff Campground, NYWayne County, NY
- Holiday Hill Campground, NYLivingston County, NY
- Kenisee's Grand River Campground, OHAshtabula County, OH
- Dream Lake Campground, NYWyoming County, NY
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Recent RV rental reviews in Lake Ontario
Edgar H.
October, 2025
We wanted to try it. This was my wife's and my first time traveling in an RV and we had a great week camping and exploring near the finger lakes. The camper van was in great shape and the host walked us thru essential operations. It was easy to drive, park and maneuver and we could easily disconnect and drive to wineries, water falls, and state parks. We learned some things such as this model wasn't for us. For example, I slept a couple nights in the pop-up tent on the roof which as very comfortable and I loved being able to look out the screen and see the harvest moon during our trip. But I'm getting too old to climb up and down a ladder a night to make my 2 to 3 trips to the head. That's nothing on the host and the renting taught us so much about what we'd want to look for in a camper van. If you're thinking about buying or renting one long-term, a short-term rental is definitely they way to go and Emily's is an excellent choice to try.
Amy B.
October, 2025
We rented this travel trailer for a weekend getaway last year. It was perfect for our needs, and our host was great!
Michaeleen B.
October, 2025
Had another wonderful experience with Kimberly and Dan. They are consummate hosts delivering the RV to my site making sure everything was 💯 and even coming the next day to make sure systems were working properly. A joy to work with. I would highly recommend them!!
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