Huge shout out to Joe!! The hubs and I had a few days…read moreplanned camping in the Glen , paddle included . Brought our own kayaks & paddles from Buffalo only to realize one of our sets had the wrong ends !! I Walked over to Joe whee he has his rentals on the lake all set up - right at the Seneca Lake Kayak launch. I was willing to rent paddles but Joe LET ME BORROW THEM!!! He said , "happy paddling". He saved the day!!! What a gesture. If you need kayaks @ Seneca Lake look this guy up!! He has it all - kayaks, SUP, and a sweet personality!!!

Lisa was an amazing tour guide. She was friendly, knowledgeable, patient and encouraging for us…read morenewbie kayakers! Paul took a few minutes to teach us the ropes before we headed out. Had a great time!!

Set sail for True Love, a truly enjoyable time!…read more Bottom Line Up Front: We had a wonderful, relaxing, and fun time for a good price. The Good: The history of the John Alden designed schooner is worth reading before you go. We had some more "salty" members of our group that recognized the name of the schooner from the 1956 movie "High Society" starring Bing Crosby, Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra and after that we were on board for a wonderful time. We even were seated in the seats once occupied by Gene and Bing. We purchased our tickets after being approached by Terry who negotiated a decent price with us because he wanted a full boat for the next trip. Captain Bill was an experienced Captain and is well known in the area. He got us underway and was a delightful host regaling us with stories about the "True Love", Seneca Lake and surroundings, as well as, some stories about racing the "True Love" and his crew, Spencer and Marena. Captain Bill even assisted another sailing boat that was in distress and precariously close to the lake edge. The trip was two hours long and on time. The crew served non-alcoholic and adult beverages (some free, some for a price) while underway and also sold some souvenirs (Whisky and glasses). The Bad: There was nothing bad, from start to finish, this was a very enjoyable trip and the crew definitely enjoyed sharing their love of the "Trie Love" with the joyful passengers. The Ugly: Absolutely nothing other than we could not be out for longer. If you find yourself in Watkins Glen, this is definitely an enjoyable to kick back, relax, and let the wind fill your sails. They say a picture is worth 1000 words, so I am going to end my post with a few that we snapped along the way. May you have fair winds, and following lake waters!

Excellent sailing experience The crew was great and was…read morevery eager to make sure we had a great time The boat was in excellent condition

Seneca Lake stretches long and narrow through central New York, its deep blue water framed by…read morerolling hills, vineyards, and small lakeside towns. I found the setting open and expansive, with clear sightlines across the water that changed character depending on the weather and season. The shoreline offered a mix of natural overlooks, parks, marinas, and small developed areas, giving me multiple ways to experience the lake rather than a single central viewpoint. The main highlight for me was the lake itself and the variety of ways to interact with it. The water felt calm and clean in many areas, and the region is especially known for boating, cruising, and lakeside relaxation. Along the surrounding shores, vineyards and wineries are a major part of the identity, and I stopped at a few for tastings with scenic views over the water. The small towns around the lake added to the experience, giving me access to picnic areas, walking paths, and casual waterfront spots where I could take in the lake at a slower pace. The experience around Seneca Lake was generally relaxed and spread out, with no single concentrated entry point or structured route. I took a boat tour from one of the marinas, which gave me a more immersive perspective on the water, and I also pulled over at roadside overlooks and shoreline parks for simpler, quieter moments. Crowds varied by season, with summer being more active and the time I visited feeling much quieter.

Beautiful little park on the water with a nice breakwater you can walk on if you dare.read more

We camped here for three nights and it was great. The other campground (Watkins Glen race track)…read morewere very wet because of so much rain, but this campground was dry! Good gravel roads, spacious site, and full hookups made it easy. Very close to down town, kids park across the street, and right at the bottom of the lake; so close to everything. The staff was very nice and accommodating as well. Great place to stay!

I stopped by Clute Park with my husband last week when we were in Waktins Glen for a day over the…read moreFourth of July weekend, which we spent exploring the Finger Lakes. We stopped by Clute Park to take in the views of Seneca Lake, and it does have some nice views. There are also basketball courts, bathrooms, a food vendor stand (although they didn't look open when we were there), a beach area, a playground, and more. I'm sure it's a great spot for families staying in town (and especially those staying in the campground across the street from the park), but you can only pay for the day (not for the hour), so we spent about $8 to just by for a bit to enjoy the views. It's probably possible to find street or free parking nearby and then walk over, but - since it was a holiday weekend - parking was harder to find than usual. The views from the park were okay, but I'd say this park is really a place for families to use the amenities in the park, not for casual tourists in town.

The boat was ready upon arrival, clean, fresh-looking, and in great shape. The owner, Greg, and…read moreEvan, who helped us check in and out dockside, were professional and genuinely great people. Greg was very accommodating. I'll definitely rent from them again next time I'm on the lake!

We recently stayed at the Endless Summer cabin at Lansing Harbor hosted by Greg. This was our 2nd…read moreyear staying at the cabins. it was a great getaway from the city life. Greg does an amazing job with hospitality and accommodations. The view from the harbor of Cayuga Lake was breathtaking. I would recommend anyone looking for an affordable getaway check out Lansing Harbor!

The new ownership here is great--strongly recommend. Straightforward, honest, reliable. The boat…read moreservice, while anything but inexpensive, is excellent. This is THE place for everything they do

Last week my husband and I reserved a boat. We were excited to have a nice afternoon ride on a hot…read moreday. Packed all our gear and our dog. Arrived a few minutes early. Only to be told they don't have a boat for us. They apologized for over booking. After reading the other reviews, I think it was a blessing in disguise. Needless to say we'll never go there again.

A small group of paddlers in and around the Southern end of Cayuga Lake that love to paddle…read moreoutrigger canoes (wa'a in Hawai'ian). We practice regularly from May through October and compete in races during the summer as part of the East Coast Outrigger Racing Association.

From the owner: Cayuga Outrigger is a club that brings paddlers together who enjoy the sport of outrigger canoeing…read more We paddle on Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes region in upstate New York, in Ithaca.

I had the pleasure of renting some kayaks from the kayak shack in Watkins glen while my husband…read morewent on a fishing charter with Summit to Stream Adventures. Their kayak rates were very reasonable and the gal helping us was very friendly. My husband went on a fishing charter with guide Mark Moskal. My husband had a great time on the lake. Mark knew exactly where to take him on the lake to catch a lot of fish. We are looking forward to visiting the Finger Lakes region again so we can both go fishing and kayaking!

We had the most memorable time on Cayuga Lake with Captain Mark! It was a little breezy and chilly…read morefor a July morning, but he got us on the fish and gave us a great day. My husband, 9 year old son and I all caught a variety of fish...and I earned bragging rights for life by catching a STURGEON!!!! It was huge...prob ~5', pics don't do it justice. I am still chasing that high :) I will not hesitate to get back out there on the Lakes with Summit To Stream Adventures every time we are in the area!

The view was the best! We sat out on the deck and had the whole outside to ourselves to overlook…read moreSeneca Lake. We enjoyed wine tasting sampler. It was served with bread sticks. While the view and wine was wonderful, we can understand why we had the place to ourselves. The sink was not working in the bathroom, the walkway to the bathroom needed some love, and the waitress never came to check on us. Go for the view and the wine.

We started our ride just behind the high school at Watkins glen and rode down to Pine Valley before…read morewe turned around. The trail is no paved but the surface is primarily very fine gravel which is amenable for road biking. When we got to pine valley the trail had larger stone and was not well kept so we turned around. If you're riding a fat tire or a mountain bike this is a great trail, if your on a road bike don't plan to go much past pine valley. We had a very nice ride :)