Camping Along The Canalway Trail

In 2001 the Canal Corporation announced a new program that will make touring along the Canalway Trail easier for enthusiasts.

New Biker-Hiker-Boater Campsites are being opened along the Canalway Trail that include and area for four tents, potable water, picnic tables, grills and toilets. Stays are limited to one night and are available on a first come first serve basis. The facilities are open only to bicyclists, hikers and boaters. The new campsites are being modeled after similar facilities along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Recreation Area near Washington, D.C.

New campsites will be added each year at canal locks and other publicly owned locations next to the canal and Canalway Trail. The long-term goal is to establish a network of campsites along the Canalway Trail spaced approximately 35-mile apart.

Campsites on Canalway Trail

Waterford Canal Visitor Center

The Waterford site is located along the waterfront at the eastern gateway to the New York State Canal System and the Erie Canalway Trail. The site features potable water, toilets and showers. Support services such as restaurants, shops and other businesses can be found in the Village of Waterford. The phone number at the Visitor Center is
518-233-9123.

Lock 15 Fort Plain

Located toward the western end of over 40 miles of continuous trail in the scenic Mohawk Valley, the Lock 15 site is close to restaurants, shops and other businesses in Fort Plain. The site features potable water, toilets and picnic facilities. The phone number at Lock 15 is 518-993-4161.

Lock 20 Marcy/ Utica

The lock 20 site is located along a new Canalway Trail segment near Utica. The site features potable water, toilets and picnic facilities. Support services such as restaurants and shops and are located nearby in the town of Marcy. The phone number at Lock 20 is
315-735-2684.

Lock 30 Macedon

Located at the eastern end of the 90-mile Erie Canal Heritage Trail at Lock 30 in Macedon. The site features potable water, toilets, picnic facilities and a boat launch, which makes this a favorite location for kayaking and canoeing. The remnants of historic Lock 60, built in the 1860’s, is linked to this site by trails developed by a local volunteer group. Convenient stores, restaurants and other businesses are located nearby in the Village of Macedon. Lock 30 phone 315-986-5631.

Holley Canal Port

The Holley Canal Port is located along the Erie Canal Heritage Trail at 72 Public Square. The site offers potable water, toilets, showers and picnic facilities. The Holley Canal Port, which is operated by the Village of Holley, is also a favorite stop for boaters traveling on the Erie Canal. Grocery stores, restaurants and other support businesses are located nearby in the Village of Holley. For more information, call the Village of Holley at 585-638-6367.

Other Camping Facilities Along the Canal

Schuyler Yacht Basin Schuylerville

Where the Hudson River and NYS Barge Canal/Champlain Canal are one. Marina, camping, seasonal and transient dockage, fuels, showers, picnicking and pump-out. Phone: 518/695-3193

Edgewater Campground Vienna

Large, peaceful sites on Oneida Lake. Located on the Erie Canal. Daily and seasonal rates, cottage, rec. room, playground, horseshoes, laundry, dock boat ramp. Phone: 315/762-5129.

Fisher Bay Campground & Marina Bridgeport

Located on the Erie Canal (New London Lock E-22 - Macedon Lock E-30). Phone: 315/633-9657.

Oneida Pines Campground Vienna

Wooded level campsites with pool, rec hall and playground. Located on the Erie Canal. Phone: 315/245-2850

Paradise Cove Verona Beach

Waterfront seasonal campground. Family oriented with a playground and pavillion. Located on the Erie Canal. Phone: 315/762-0210.

St. Johnsville Marina and Campsite Saint Johnsville

Centrally located with access to historic sites in the Mohawk Valley. Located on the Erie Canal (Rotterdam Lock E-9 - New London Lock E-22). Boat launch. Phone: 518/568-7406.

Cayuga Marina & Campground Cayuga

Located on Cayuga Lake (near the Cayuga-Seneca Canal). Phone: 315/252-5754

Verona Beach State Park Verona Beach

Located on the eastern shore of Oneida Lake, is a picnicker's and camper's delight. Winter season hosts snowmobiling, XC skiing and ice fishing. Located on the Erie Canal. Toll free: 800/456-CAMP. Phone: 315/762-4463

Eagle Bay Marina and Campground Port Byron

20 sites, swimming, fishing and boat launch. Located on the Erie Canal (New London Lock E-22 - Macedon Lock E-30). Phone: 315/776-8468.

Montour Marina Montour Falls

190 slips, 85 wooded & open campsites, camp store, gasoline, boat haul out, fishing boat launch and ramp. Located on the Cayuga-Seneca Canal. Phone: 607/535-9397.

Oak Orchard Campsite, Marina, and Cottage Seneca Falls

Family campground situated on forty-five acres next to the Montezuma Wildlife Refuge on the Clyde River. Located on the Cayuga-Seneca Canal. Phone: 315/365-3000.

Riverforest Campground & Marina Weedsport

Located on the Erie Canal (New London Lock E-22 - Macedon Lock E-30). Boat launch, boat and cabin rentals, store, laundry. Rec. building, playground, swimming pool. Toll free: 800/772-2644. Phone: 315/834-9458.

Oneida Shores Park Brewerton

Shaded lakeside campground with 60 sites, 25 with water and electric hook-up. Picnic tables and grills, free access to beach on Oneida Lake and free use of boat launch. Located on the Erie Canal. Phone: 315/676-7366.

Watkins Glen-Corning KOA Watkins Glen

Center of the Finger Lakes. Large shady and open sites, camping, full hook-ups. Located on the Cayuga-Seneca Canal. Toll free: 800/562-7430. Phone: 607/535-7404.

Niagara County Camping Resort Lockport

Peaceful rural setting, 2 lakes, pull-thru's, petting zoo, free mini-golf, general store, 3 playgrounds. Located on the Erie Canal. Phone: 716/434-3991.

Cayuga Lake State Park Seneca Falls

Camping, cabins, boat launch, trails, swimming and picnicking. Winter activities: XC skiing, ice fishing and sledding. Located on Cayuga Lake. Toll free: 800/456-CAMP. Phone: 315/568-5163.