Oneida Pines Campground

The Great Outdoors

When you’re RV camping at Oneida Pines Campground, one of the closest state parks is Verona Beach State Park, on the eastern edge of Oneida Lake. This is the perfect spot for swimming and sunbathing during the warm summer months, but the park also appeals to hikers. The surrounding swamplands, marshes, and forests provide ten miles of hiking trails. The area is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna, and many patient birdwatchers gather during the migration season. In the winter months, Verona Beach State Park is an excellent starting point for a snowmobile adventure. You can use the park's internal trail network to connect with longer regional trails.Another popular getaway in Central New York is Delta Lake State Park. This 720-acre woodland park offers a plethora of water activities as well as land-based adventures. You can start by exploring the forest. The park offers three miles of hiking trails that are suitable for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the wintertime. While exploring, you can keep an eye open for porcupines, deer, and squirrels. They're also a wide variety of tree and plant species that nature lovers can identify. Back at the lakeside, you can relax on the sandy shores or take advantage of the day-use area facilities. There are ball courts, horseshoe pits, and a children’s playground with monkey bars. On Delta Reservoir, almost all types of water vessels are permitted, including waterskiing, jet skis, and motorized boats. You can launch your own vessel from one of the boat ramps or rent a kayak, canoe, or paddleboard nearby.You can also take your campervan rental for an hour’s drive to Selkirk Shores State Park, which offers spectacular views of Grindstone Creek and Lake Ontario. Skiing and snowmobiling are possible in the wintertime, but throughout the rest of the year, hiking is the most popular activity. Within Selkirk Shores State Park, you can find 12 miles of hiking trails that range from easy lakeside hikes to more challenging trails through marshes and forest. During the migration season, this area is home to several bird species, including osprey and bald eagle. No matter which season you choose to visit, you can end your day at Selkirk Shores State Park by watching the sunset over the bluff on Lake Ontario.

Explore the Area

While you’re camping at Oneida Pines Campground, you can also spend a couple of days visiting the nearby historic sites and attractions.Within the Erie Canal National Heritage Corridor, Oswego County has plenty to offer both history buffs and outdoor lovers. The corridor spans over 500 miles, 365 miles of which is suitable for families to cycle and follows the former transport route that made New York what it is today. Along the canal, there are plenty of opportunities for sightseeing. You can hop onto a canal cruise boat from Camillus or rent a paddleboat in Oswego.One of the most interesting historic sites in The Corridor is Fort Stanwix in Rome. Also known as "the fort that never surrendered," Fort Stanwix first served as a refuge for travelers passing through Oneida Indian territory and later become famous for its defense during the Civil War. Nowadays, you can take a guided tour of the fort or stroll the grounds independently. Kids can take part in fun and educational programs.Ready for a bite to eat? At Sylvan Beach, you can find an impressive variety of restaurants, from seafood cuisine and American grills to Italian menus and all-you-can-eat buffets. Kids may insist on dropping by the local bakery and ice cream parlor, or you can take them on exciting rides at the town’s amusement park. Meanwhile, adult travelers can leave their campers at the RV park and sample local beverages at the brewery in Sylvan Beach.If you’re looking for souvenirs, then you can shop for handicrafts and unique gifts in Sylvan Beach’s independent stores or browse one of the antique boutiques. For your practical needs, you can find grocery and hardware stores as well as RV supplies. Plus, from June to September, you can support local agriculture at the Sylvan Beach weekly farmers' market. It’s the best place to buy fresh and healthy produce while you rent an RV near Oneida Pines Campground.