Medina / Wildwood Lake KOA

The Great Outdoors

Camp in an RV near Medina and take advantage of the excellent fishing available in nearby Wildwood Lake. This natural body of water was formed by glaciers during the last ice age and is well stocked with largemouth bass, yellow perch, and brown bullhead, as well as trout. Non-local guests must be accompanied by a resident guide to fish in the lake, with a ramp where you can launch hand or electric-powered watercraft.Camping at Medina / Wildwood Lake KOA is a great base for visiting the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, which is home to white-tailed deer, squirrels, raccoons, coyotes, and bobcats. It encompasses swamps, meadows, and woodlands that are traversed by hiking trails, with four overlooks where you can glimpse the wildlife in action. Follow the Kanyoo Trail or the Swallow Hollow Trail that both access the refuge’s marshes and pools, which are important resting areas for a large number of migratory bird species.Drive in the other direction from the RV campground, and you’ll arrive at Golden Hill State Park, which lies on the southern shore of Lake Ontario. It features a short nature trail, picnic pavilions, and a children’s playground, with fishing, boating, and snow pursuits all on offer. Or, head to Lakeside Beach State Park, which sprawls across 744 acres a short drive east. While swimming is not permitted, the park is home to an 18-hole disc golf course that includes numerous holes along the shores of Lake Ontario.

Exploring the City

Camp in an RV near Medina and you’re within easy access of supermarkets where you can stock up on grocery supplies and gas stations if you need to fill up your RV rental. Medina is also home to a handful of eateries, including a pizzeria, a Mexican restaurant, and an Irish-style pub if you don’t feel like cooking.While visiting Medina, take time to stroll through the historic downtown area, which is home to the famous performance venue of Bent's Opera House. Built in 1864 from locally-sourced sandstone, it was named for Don Carlos Bent, a local farmer who owned the land and initiated the venue’s construction. Stop in at the Wide Angle Art Gallery to browse the works by regional artists or experience all the thrill of an escape room game. Medina is also home to the Medina Railroad Museum, which is one of the largest toy train museums in New York.Medina / Wildwood Lake KOA can also be used as a base for visiting Rochester, which lies on the shores of Lake Ontario around one hour’s drive east of the campground. It’s home to a fine collection of museums, including the Strong National Museum of Play that’s dedicated to toys and the hands-on Rochester Museum & Science Center. Photography lovers shouldn’t miss a visit to the George Eastman Museum, which occupies the former estate of the Kodak founder.If you drive in the other direction, you’ll arrive in Buffalo, a historic industrial hub on the shores of Lake Erie. It’s clustered with Neoclassical, Beaux-Arts, and Art Deco-style buildings, including the impressive City Hall that rises to 32 stories in height. Admire the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Darwin D. Martin House, which is considered one of his greatest works, then get up close to paintings by Andy Warhol and Pablo Picasso at the renowned Albright-Knox Art Gallery.Whether you want to explore the cultural museums of Upstate New York or enjoy the recreational pursuits on Lake Ontario, book an RV in Orleans County and start planning your next vacation!