RV rental Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, NY: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
RV rental Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, NY: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
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Formed around 10,000 years ago when a mile-high glacier scraped and gouged as it retreated north, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge is a critical habitat in the New York Fingers Lakes region. One of the first prominent settlers in the area, Dr. Peter Clark, built a home on a hill and named it Montezuma as a nod to the Aztec emperor, Montezuma. Eventually, the surrounding marsh, village, and later, the refuge all adopted the name. In the early 1900s, the state of New York recognized a need to protect the wildlife habitats for future generations and began purchasing land. Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge was officially established in 1938.
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The Great Outdoors
Covering about 10,000 acres of wetlands, marshes, and meadows, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge teems with birds and waterfowl. A favored stopover spot for many migratory birds, it’s not uncommon to see over 100,000 birds frequenting the wetlands during the peak seasons (autumn and spring). The region is a major breeding ground for many birds, and a handful of endangered species as well. Bald eagles have resided in the area since the 80s, and they have maintained at least three nests in the area over the years. The number is expected to grow over time as the subsequent generations also build nests in the marshes. Black terns, which are considered endangered in the state of New York, have a small colony in the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge.
Camping at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
Although RV camping at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge to witness the sight of birds arriving at the end of their long migration journey would be an ideal Airstream camping trip for many outdoorsmen, the park does not maintain a campground. However, there are several public-and privately-run campgrounds that are a short drive away.
Exploring the Area
One of the best ways to see this part of New York is by embarking onto one of the state-designated byways. Hop into a rental motorhome and hit Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway, which follows the contours of the lake. Along the way, pass by charming small towns, many of which are historic, wineries, and scenic points. At the halfway point, stop at the Purity Ice Cream Shop in Ithaca, NY; Purity is one of the oldest still-operating ice cream shops in upstate New York.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
- Hiking TrailLocation
- Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge - Wildlife Drive, NYMontezuma National Wildlife Refuge, NY
- Esker Brook Nature Trail, NYMontezuma National Wildlife Refuge, NY
- Malone's Creekside Trail, NYMontezuma National Wildlife Refuge, NY
- Howland Island Trail, NYSavannah, NY
- Seneca River Trail, NYPort Byron, NY
- Auburn - Fleming Trail, NYAuburn, NY
- Great Gully Falls Trail, NYUnion Springs, NY
- Geneva Lakefront Trail, NYGeneva, NY
- Blue Cut Nature Center Trails, NYLyons, NY
- Cato-Fair Haven Trail, NYWeedsport, NY
- CampgroundsLocation
- Waterloo Harbor Campground, NYSeneca County, NY
- Cheerful Valley Campground, NYOntario County, NY
- Kenisee's Grand River Campground, OHAshtabula County, OH
- Cherry Grove Campground, NYWayne County, NY
- Lake Bluff Campground, NYWayne County, NY
- North Bay Campground, NYOswego County, NY
- Canandaigua / Rochester KOA, NYOntario County, NY
- Backbone Horse Campground, NYSchuyler County, NY
- Bristol Woodlands Campground, NYOntario County, NY
- Pinecreek Campground, NYTompkins County, NY
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Recent RV rental reviews in Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
Monique D.
August, 2025
Tim was easy to communicate with and took care of all the hard stuff. Even got us a refund for the generator we didn't need. Nice, clean little trailer, hassle free hand offs.
Erin M.
August, 2025
Ericka and Tom are the best! They took care of everything we needed for the RV rental so we could focus on our event. Everything was seamless! The RV was gorgeous, and exactly what we needed. Highly recommend renting your RV from them. :)
Adrian V.
August, 2025
Vincent was knowledgeable and explained everything well. The vehicle was clean and ran amazing. Will be renting again.
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