RV Parks In Avon, New York

For full hookups, your best bet is a private lakeside park. Conesus Lake Campground, about 15 minutes south of Avon, offers 140 sites with full hookups and 20/30/50-amp service plus cable on the westernmost Finger Lake. The big public parks nearby do not have full hookups: Letchworth State Park has 30-amp and 50-amp electric sites but no sewer, and Stony Brook State Park has no individual hookups at all, only a dump station. So if you need sewer at your site every night, plan on Conesus Lake or another private RV park. If electric-only at a state park works for you, Letchworth is spectacular and inexpensive.

Yes, it's one of the best state park campgrounds in the Northeast. Letchworth, known as the Grand Canyon of the East, has 270 sites spread through eight wooded loops above a dramatic Genesee River gorge with three major waterfalls. Sites offer 30-amp and 50-amp electric, and Loop T is built for big rigs and trailers up to 50 feet with pull-through and back-in options. There are no full hookups, but there is a dump station and clean comfort stations. The park is open May 15 through October 12 and reserves through ReserveAmerica. It's about 30 minutes south of Avon, so many RVers base there or camp on site.

Reserve ahead, especially for Letchworth. It's extremely popular, and summer weekends plus the entire fall foliage season book 6 to 12 months out. New York State Parks let you reserve up to 9 months in advance through ReserveAmerica, and most reservations carry a two-night minimum. Single-night stays can sometimes be booked 24 hours before arrival if a gap opens, but don't count on walking up and finding a site on a July Friday. Conesus Lake Campground and other private parks also fill on summer weekends. For the best odds, book the popular lakeside and gorge-view sites as early as the window opens.

Yes, with a little planning. Letchworth State Park's Loop T is specifically designed for large rigs and trailers up to 50 feet, with pull-through and back-in sites, so a 40-foot motorhome or fifth wheel fits comfortably there. Conesus Lake Campground and other private parks also accommodate big rigs with 50-amp full-hookup sites. Stony Brook State Park is tighter, with gravel back-in sites suited to rigs from 20 to 40 feet, so it's better for mid-size RVs. Getting to Avon is easy: I-390 runs right past town, and the park access roads, while winding along the gorge at Letchworth, are well-graded for towing.

The season is fairly short, running roughly mid-May through mid-October. Letchworth State Park opens May 15 and closes October 12, and Stony Brook runs May through October. Peak demand is summer, from late June through late August, plus the fall foliage weekends in late September and early October, which are stunning in the Letchworth gorge. Western New York gets heavy lake-effect snow in winter, so the public campgrounds close and RV camping isn't practical outside that window. For fewer crowds with good weather, aim for late May, June, or the first week or two of October, though October color weekends do fill up.

The area is packed with outdoor draws. Letchworth State Park has 66 miles of trails along a deep gorge with three waterfalls, plus overlooks, a museum, and hot-air balloon rides. Stony Brook State Park has gorge trails and a unique stream-fed swimming pool. Conesus Lake offers boating and fishing on the westernmost Finger Lake. Mount Morris Dam, an Army Corps flood-control project on the Genesee River, has free tours and overlooks. Rochester, 20 minutes north, adds the Strong National Museum of Play, High Falls, and city dining. Between waterfalls, lakes, and museums, Avon makes a versatile base for a week of exploring.

Yes. Both Letchworth State Park and Stony Brook State Park have dump stations for campers, located near the camp offices, and Conesus Lake Campground offers full-hookup sites with sewer so you can dump at your site. Because Letchworth and Stony Brook don't have sewer hookups at individual sites, their dump stations are the standard way to empty tanks when you're camping there. For a full rundown of tank-dumping options in and around town, see our separate guide to RV dump stations in Avon. Rochester, 20 minutes north, also has additional RV services if you need them on a travel day.

They're easy. Interstate 390 runs north-south right past Avon, linking Rochester to the north with the Southern Tier and I-86 to the south, so you arrive on a full interstate. US-20 and NY-5 cross east-west through the village. The surrounding country is flat-to-rolling farmland, comfortable for a 40-foot rig. The main caution is the park access roads: Letchworth's roads wind along the gorge with overlook parking, so take them slowly, and Stony Brook's campground is gravel with tighter back-in sites. Rochester, 20 minutes north, has all the fuel, propane, and RV service you'll need, and Buffalo is about 75 minutes west for larger dealers.

State park camping is the budget choice. Letchworth runs about $30 a night for a 30-amp site and $33 for 50-amp, with a few dollars more on Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays, plus a two-night minimum and a small out-of-state surcharge. Stony Brook's no-hookup sites cost a bit less. Both include clean facilities and a dump station. Private parks like Conesus Lake Campground run higher, generally $45 to $65 for full-hookup sites in peak summer, with lakefront premiums and weekly or seasonal discounts available. Peak pricing hits July, August, and foliage weekends, while May and early October are cheaper and quieter. Budget extra for propane and groceries in Rochester.

Yes, it's well placed. Avon sits at the western edge of the Finger Lakes with I-390 and US-20 giving fast access in every direction. Rochester and its museums, breweries, and High Falls are 20 minutes north. Conesus Lake, the westernmost Finger Lake, is 15 minutes south, and the deeper lakes like Canandaigua and Keuka are within an hour east. Letchworth State Park's gorge is 30 minutes south, and Buffalo and Niagara Falls are about 75 to 90 minutes west. Basing at Letchworth or a private park near Avon keeps you central for day trips to lakes, waterfalls, wineries, and the city without long daily drives.

Western New York has four seasons with a short, pleasant camping window. Summers are warm and green, with highs in the 80s and comfortable nights, though humidity and afternoon storms happen. Spring is cool and often wet, which keeps the Letchworth waterfalls thundering. Fall is the highlight for many, with crisp days, cool nights, and brilliant foliage in the gorge through early October. Winters are cold and very snowy thanks to lake-effect snow off Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, which is why the public campgrounds close from mid-October to mid-May. Plan your trip inside that window and pack layers for cool evenings even in summer.

Both are a short, easy tow. Letchworth State Park is roughly 30 minutes south of Avon via I-390 to the Mount Morris or Perry entrances; it's the big gorge park with 270 electric sites and the famous waterfalls. Conesus Lake, the westernmost Finger Lake, is about 15 minutes south on US-20A, where Conesus Lake Campground offers full-hookup lakeside sites. Stony Brook State Park near Dansville is about 30 minutes south as well, off NY-36. That central position, close to both the gorge and the lake, is what makes Avon such a practical base rather than committing to just one campground for your whole trip.

Generally yes. New York State Parks, including Letchworth and Stony Brook, allow leashed pets in the campgrounds with proof of current rabies vaccination, and there are limits on the number of pets per site, so bring your paperwork. Private parks like Conesus Lake Campground are usually pet-friendly too, though some restrict certain areas or breeds. Keep dogs leashed, clean up after them, and never leave a pet unattended at your site or in a hot rig. Because rules, pet fees, and vaccination-proof requirements vary between the state parks and private campgrounds, it's worth confirming the specific policy directly with your campground when you book.

For full hookups, your best bet is a private lakeside park. Conesus Lake Campground, about 15 minutes south of Avon, offers 140 sites with full hookups and 20/30/50-amp service plus cable on the westernmost Finger Lake. The big public parks nearby do not have full hookups: Letchworth State Park has 30-amp and 50-amp electric sites but no sewer, and Stony Brook State Park has no individual hookups at all, only a dump station. So if you need sewer at your site every night, plan on Conesus Lake or another private RV park. If electric-only at a state park works for you, Letchworth is spectacular and inexpensive.

Yes, it's one of the best state park campgrounds in the Northeast. Letchworth, known as the Grand Canyon of the East, has 270 sites spread through eight wooded loops above a dramatic Genesee River gorge with three major waterfalls. Sites offer 30-amp and 50-amp electric, and Loop T is built for big rigs and trailers up to 50 feet with pull-through and back-in options. There are no full hookups, but there is a dump station and clean comfort stations. The park is open May 15 through October 12 and reserves through ReserveAmerica. It's about 30 minutes south of Avon, so many RVers base there or camp on site.

Reserve ahead, especially for Letchworth. It's extremely popular, and summer weekends plus the entire fall foliage season book 6 to 12 months out. New York State Parks let you reserve up to 9 months in advance through ReserveAmerica, and most reservations carry a two-night minimum. Single-night stays can sometimes be booked 24 hours before arrival if a gap opens, but don't count on walking up and finding a site on a July Friday. Conesus Lake Campground and other private parks also fill on summer weekends. For the best odds, book the popular lakeside and gorge-view sites as early as the window opens.

Yes, with a little planning. Letchworth State Park's Loop T is specifically designed for large rigs and trailers up to 50 feet, with pull-through and back-in sites, so a 40-foot motorhome or fifth wheel fits comfortably there. Conesus Lake Campground and other private parks also accommodate big rigs with 50-amp full-hookup sites. Stony Brook State Park is tighter, with gravel back-in sites suited to rigs from 20 to 40 feet, so it's better for mid-size RVs. Getting to Avon is easy: I-390 runs right past town, and the park access roads, while winding along the gorge at Letchworth, are well-graded for towing.

The season is fairly short, running roughly mid-May through mid-October. Letchworth State Park opens May 15 and closes October 12, and Stony Brook runs May through October. Peak demand is summer, from late June through late August, plus the fall foliage weekends in late September and early October, which are stunning in the Letchworth gorge. Western New York gets heavy lake-effect snow in winter, so the public campgrounds close and RV camping isn't practical outside that window. For fewer crowds with good weather, aim for late May, June, or the first week or two of October, though October color weekends do fill up.

The area is packed with outdoor draws. Letchworth State Park has 66 miles of trails along a deep gorge with three waterfalls, plus overlooks, a museum, and hot-air balloon rides. Stony Brook State Park has gorge trails and a unique stream-fed swimming pool. Conesus Lake offers boating and fishing on the westernmost Finger Lake. Mount Morris Dam, an Army Corps flood-control project on the Genesee River, has free tours and overlooks. Rochester, 20 minutes north, adds the Strong National Museum of Play, High Falls, and city dining. Between waterfalls, lakes, and museums, Avon makes a versatile base for a week of exploring.

Yes. Both Letchworth State Park and Stony Brook State Park have dump stations for campers, located near the camp offices, and Conesus Lake Campground offers full-hookup sites with sewer so you can dump at your site. Because Letchworth and Stony Brook don't have sewer hookups at individual sites, their dump stations are the standard way to empty tanks when you're camping there. For a full rundown of tank-dumping options in and around town, see our separate guide to RV dump stations in Avon. Rochester, 20 minutes north, also has additional RV services if you need them on a travel day.

They're easy. Interstate 390 runs north-south right past Avon, linking Rochester to the north with the Southern Tier and I-86 to the south, so you arrive on a full interstate. US-20 and NY-5 cross east-west through the village. The surrounding country is flat-to-rolling farmland, comfortable for a 40-foot rig. The main caution is the park access roads: Letchworth's roads wind along the gorge with overlook parking, so take them slowly, and Stony Brook's campground is gravel with tighter back-in sites. Rochester, 20 minutes north, has all the fuel, propane, and RV service you'll need, and Buffalo is about 75 minutes west for larger dealers.

State park camping is the budget choice. Letchworth runs about $30 a night for a 30-amp site and $33 for 50-amp, with a few dollars more on Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays, plus a two-night minimum and a small out-of-state surcharge. Stony Brook's no-hookup sites cost a bit less. Both include clean facilities and a dump station. Private parks like Conesus Lake Campground run higher, generally $45 to $65 for full-hookup sites in peak summer, with lakefront premiums and weekly or seasonal discounts available. Peak pricing hits July, August, and foliage weekends, while May and early October are cheaper and quieter. Budget extra for propane and groceries in Rochester.

Yes, it's well placed. Avon sits at the western edge of the Finger Lakes with I-390 and US-20 giving fast access in every direction. Rochester and its museums, breweries, and High Falls are 20 minutes north. Conesus Lake, the westernmost Finger Lake, is 15 minutes south, and the deeper lakes like Canandaigua and Keuka are within an hour east. Letchworth State Park's gorge is 30 minutes south, and Buffalo and Niagara Falls are about 75 to 90 minutes west. Basing at Letchworth or a private park near Avon keeps you central for day trips to lakes, waterfalls, wineries, and the city without long daily drives.

Western New York has four seasons with a short, pleasant camping window. Summers are warm and green, with highs in the 80s and comfortable nights, though humidity and afternoon storms happen. Spring is cool and often wet, which keeps the Letchworth waterfalls thundering. Fall is the highlight for many, with crisp days, cool nights, and brilliant foliage in the gorge through early October. Winters are cold and very snowy thanks to lake-effect snow off Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, which is why the public campgrounds close from mid-October to mid-May. Plan your trip inside that window and pack layers for cool evenings even in summer.

Both are a short, easy tow. Letchworth State Park is roughly 30 minutes south of Avon via I-390 to the Mount Morris or Perry entrances; it's the big gorge park with 270 electric sites and the famous waterfalls. Conesus Lake, the westernmost Finger Lake, is about 15 minutes south on US-20A, where Conesus Lake Campground offers full-hookup lakeside sites. Stony Brook State Park near Dansville is about 30 minutes south as well, off NY-36. That central position, close to both the gorge and the lake, is what makes Avon such a practical base rather than committing to just one campground for your whole trip.

Generally yes. New York State Parks, including Letchworth and Stony Brook, allow leashed pets in the campgrounds with proof of current rabies vaccination, and there are limits on the number of pets per site, so bring your paperwork. Private parks like Conesus Lake Campground are usually pet-friendly too, though some restrict certain areas or breeds. Keep dogs leashed, clean up after them, and never leave a pet unattended at your site or in a hot rig. Because rules, pet fees, and vaccination-proof requirements vary between the state parks and private campgrounds, it's worth confirming the specific policy directly with your campground when you book.

Yes — there are free RV waste disposal options available near Avon.