RV Rental Seneca Lake, NY

With more than 43,000 acres and a little over 75 miles of accessible shoreline, Seneca Lake has plenty to explore should you decide to rent a camper near Geneva. Whether the water or woodlands are calling, be sure to pack those swimsuits, sunscreen, towels, and sneakers. You’ll rise with the sun eager for the day ahead and sleep with the stars twinkling above.

Seneca Lake should be enjoyed from all aspects possible depending on your comfort level. Claim your shorefront towel real estate before wading your way into the water. Bring along beach balls and any other water games that’ll help amp up your water time. If you’d rather be on top of the water than in it, there are rentals available for paddle boarding, canoeing, and kayaking. Boating is allowed should you, or someone you know, have a boat or hop onboard one of the local boat touring company’s boats for a more formal trip around the lake.

Feel free to bring along your rod, hooks, and bait as well. The fishing within Seneca Lake is notable with various species of trout, salmon, bass, and more. Depending when you’re in town with your RV rental, you might just catch the annual National Lake Trout Derby. As such, Seneca Lake is viewed as the lake trout capital of the world.

While your suits are drying off, hit the local trails for an on-foot venture through the local forests. The Finger Lakes as a whole have bushwhacked and established a series of connecting trail systems that’ll take you throughout the whole area if you so choose. The total available mileage of the long main trail and all its branched off loops is a whopping 1000 miles of hiking. You’re sure to be tired by the end of the day no matter your activity of choice.

There’s not one main campground along Seneca Lake, in fact, you’ll have quite a few options while camping at Seneca Lake. The lake does extend from Geneva to Watkins Glen, and there are campgrounds galore. Whether you’d prefer direct lake access or are okay sleeping among the trees, there is something for everyone.

Watkins Glen State Park is known for being the most famous of the Finger Lakes State Parks and draws quite the crowds to its natural allure. Onsite, Watkins Glen State Park campers can experience the 19 waterfalls, paths that’ll wind you through the gorge, and an Olympic-size swimming pool. RV campsites allow for easy camping along with bathroom and shower facilities.

For those who’d like to have the lake right in their backyard, Sampson State Park lies along the eastern shore. With over 200 campsites with a variety of hookups, your RV rental is safe and set here. Additional amenities include showers, bathrooms, picnic areas, and playgrounds.

Aside from the lakes, the Finger Lakes region is very well known for its wine. The climate is perfect for vineyards to thrive, which in turn produces some amazing wines. The Seneca Lake Wine Trail is a network of world-class wineries all around a very drivable route. This is definitely an activity to consider when searching for an RV in Geneva if you have a designated driver. Simply choose the wineries you’re interested in and be on your way. Sip and work your way through the history of the area.

Both Watkins Glen and Geneva are cute little towns worth a visit. There are several eateries, wineries, and breweries at both locations that can make for an afternoon of fun. For the education seekers, you can find a handful of museums and even an opera house. An RV trip to Seneca Lake doesn’t have to revolve around the lake; get out and explore all the options available during your outdoor adventure.