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    Cayuga Lake State Park

    3.8 (8 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Our sweet set-up on site #4.
    Tara K.

    For my 29th year of life (which I've been celebrating for 11 years now), I went way off the deep end and way outside of my comfort zone ... I CAMP NOW--can you believe it?? For this banner year of life, my family and I took to the road in our new-to-us rockin' '99 conversion van and sturdy '97 pop-up camper to get off the grid and into nature. Cayuga Lake State Park was my campground pick for my actual birthday. I wanted to turn 29 years old (which mathematically equates to a quartet of decades) on a beautiful beach--and the beach here on Cayuga Lake more than fits that bill. It's a small, lovely beach with great views all hours of the day, especially sunset. On June 4th of this year, it was unseasonably cool, barely 50 degrees. But I still sat in that sand in a bathing suit to soak up some brisk rays and beautiful scenery. The campground itself was very nice. I can only speak for the electric side of the park (this 29-year old has her off-grid limits, and still demands an outlet for her blowdryer). Our site (site #4) was small and dropped off in the back, but had enough level ground to still set up safely. We were right across from one of the bathhouses, which was clean with spacious showers. Not updated, but perfectly functional and well kept. Sites were fairly spacious and spread out, many with some shade. The electric sites are a short walk to the lake and playground, but it is a hill to get back up to the campsites. Your calves will thank you later. Beyond being in the serene Finger Lakes countryside, the campground doesn't have a ton of amenities. There is a cute pirate-themed playground on the lake. There are pavilions with picnic areas, and some horseshoe pits. And that's about it. The lake is really the star of the show. The fishing was fantastic. I don't fish, but my hub'ster, dad, and kids do. They all pulled something out of the lake. There were lots of fishermen around hooking lots of bass, pickerel, perch and other goodies too. I watched all of this happening from my blanket on the beach. ;-) The park check-in staff was very friendly, and knowledgeable about the area. We explored the village of Seneca Falls, did some wine tasting (when we ditched the kids for the latter half of my birthday trip--thanks grandparents!), and road tripped down to Taughannock Falls State Park to hike the waterfall trail (about a 40-minute drive down). Cayuga Lake State Park is in a convenient location to explore the Finger Lakes region in general. Overall, I was very pleased with this camping experience. We're new to camping, and working our way through trying out all of the state parks in our region. But eventually we'll be back to Cayuga Lake State Park again. I'm definitely happy I chose this location to ring in a new year of life. For the 11th time. Trust me, the math is accurate. ;-)

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    7 months ago

    Was great trip. Cabins are great! Lake fun with swimming, boating and fishing! Kids loved it!

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    11 months ago

    No electric to hook up to camper so we can't use our blocks to charge our phone and we can't use our fans so the camper is hot.

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    Nice park. Clean. Spaced out enough. They get on rift raft if there trouble. Quiet after 10. Excellent spot for families.

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    Taughannock Falls State Park - North Rim Trail

    Taughannock Falls State Park

    4.6(164 reviews)
    25.4 mi

    [Tuh-Gan-Ick] Falls state park is one the of most beautiful state park in NY. It has spectacular…read morenatural attractions of waterfalls, and a lake front on the other side of the road The Gorge Trail to the waterfall is very easy to access. I visited in the winter to see the falls frozen over, and the park rangers had done an excellent job keeping the trail well maintained. It takes about 20 minutes to walk from the parking lot to the waterfall, and there's very little elevation change along the way. North Rim trail entrance was close during winter due to ice and snow. But you can skip the dangerous part of the trail by parking at the Taughannock Falls overlook point and start hiking from there. Then you will reach the upper falls. Parking is only $10. lot is small so warmer weather probably will fill up pretty quickly.

    I visited here in the winter to see the falls frozen over, and it was such a cool experience! I…read morehadn't seen a frozen waterfall before, so it was really special to experience. I thought it was a fairly easy 1 mile hike out to the falls (though my coworker vehemently disagrees that 1 mile and easy belong in the same sentence - sorry Miss Sheila!), and there were some falcons swooping around. There is a fee to park, but were still spots remaining when we arrived. We should have received discounted parking with a Military ID, but the booth was unmanned that day, so we paid anyway. There is a restroom facility at the parking lot, and it wasn't bad. I actually think it was heated, so that was nice. I'd be interested in seeing the falls and hiking the upper trail when the weather is better!

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    Women's Rights National Historical Park

    Women's Rights National Historical Park

    4.4(40 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    My wife, two teenage sons, and I enjoyed a mid-July 2025 visit to the Women's Rights NHP in Seneca…read moreFalls. It has lots of pluses. First, it has a theater which provides a free 23-minute video on the history of the 1848 Seneca Convention and conveys how much opposition there was to the Declaration of Sentiments at the time. Only 100 people (68 women and 32 men) out of a total 300 attendees signed the famous document. Interestingly, no pastors or clergy signed the document (most likely due to fear of losing their congregations). Second, the exhibits on the 2nd floor provide an in-depth historical overview of the suffragist movement. If you're a history fan, this place is awesome! It covers topics which are not extensively discussed in standard US history courses. For example, I had no idea that Frederick Douglas (living in Rochester, NY at the time) attended the 1848 Seneca Convention and signed the Declaration of Sentiments. Also, Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton first met in London in 1840 and were prohibited from actively participating in a convention due to their sex. Finally, you can see the historic Wesleyan Methodist Chapel which was the meeting location for the convention. I wish we had more time to explore other buildings in the NHP - but the museum provided a great introduction to a fascinating period in US history.

    I love visiting National Parks Service (NPS) sites, so while in Seneca Falls, I made it a point to…read morestop by the Women's Rights National Historical Park. It's a nice little museum and they have a shop as is typical of NPS sites should you want to purchase a souvenirs. The mural and water flow right outside the building really gave the place a nice atmosphere. Also part of the park is the Wesleyan Chapel on the same block, which was the place where the first convention for woman's rights was held in 1848. Despite being a smaller park, I was impressed as they had a theater with an introductory film which I feel adds to any NPS experience. Some areas of the exhibits on the 2nd floor were under construction, so felt it was still a little bit of a work in progress, but what was on display was very informative and well done. It's not for everyone, but if you're interested in the history of women's rights, make time for a visit to this historical NPS site while in Seneca Falls.

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