Sampson State Park

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6096 ROUTE 96A, ROMULUS NY 14541
ROMULUS, NY 14541
MARINA operated by Seneca Lake Resorts: Contact Seneca Lake Resorts for marina information at 315-835-5810 or 315-651-4949 or visit the Seneca Lake Resorts website at senecalakeresorts.com.

Sampson State Park encompasses nearly 2,000 acres, including just over 5.5 miles of lakefront, providing beautiful scenic views and abundant recreational opportunities. Centrally located in the Finger Lakes Park Region, Sampson State Park slopes gently above the eastern shore of Seneca Lake. Formed over 12,000 years ago, Seneca Lake is the largest and deepest of the Finger Lakes, with charted depths over 630 feet. Seneca Lake is famous for its lake trout fishing, with an annual National Lake Trout Derby held on Memorial Day weekend.

The park offers many recreational opportunities to suit the diverse needs of our guests. Visitors may enjoy swimming at the beach, boating or fishing. The old roads, lake trail and wooded areas offer ample opportunities for bicycling, walking, hiking, geocaching or nature watching. The park also features ball fields, tennis, horseshoe, volleyball and basketball courts, and a large modern playground. Bicycle rental and sports equipment sign out are available. A large indoor recreation hall features video games, billiards, table tennis and foosball. Organized interpretive activities are schedule throughout the season.

The parks boasts 243 electric campsites located in five wooded camping loops each with its own shower/restroom facility. The newly remodeled marina has 96 boat slips, a large multiple launch site and gas pumps. Also available at the park is a restaurant/camp store; and picnic areas with grills and tables. The park's facilities are almost entirely accessible to disabled visitors. Household pets are permitted with restrictions. Firewood and ice are available in the park and nearby.

Camp site features

Across 249 camp sites:

  • Electric hookups: 239 of 249 sites
  • Picnic table: 10 of 249 sites
  • Pets allowed: 239 of 249 sites
  • ADA accessible: 13 of 249 sites
  • Longest RV: 40 ft
  • Largest party: 6 people
  • Power up to 30 amps

Fees

Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00

Rules

Please Be Advised: Due to ongoing improvements at Sampson State Park, we will no longer be renting the picnic shelters. However, the Lodi Point State Park Open Shelter will still be available. Park Rules & Information: Swimming Season runs the from the third Saturday in June until Labor Day. Hours are 11AM - 7PM, depending on staff coverage and water quality. The park has 243 electric sites located in Loops 1-5 with both 30 and 20 amp service. These sites offer a mixture of open and shaded sites with a comfort station in each loop. Please bring a heavy extension cord. Distances between electric boxes and site pad can be as much as 50 feet. Each site has a gravel pad, fire ring, and one picnic table. Loop 5 is the closest to the lake, with prime sites that have lake views. Only one wheeled camping unit and two motor vehicles are allowed per site. Tent campers may place two tents totaling not more than 225 square feet on a site. Boats and boat trailers are not permitted on the campsite. They can be left in the Park Office Parking Lot or placed in a rented slip at the Marina. QUIET HOURS: 10PM to 7AM. Only registered site occupants and vehicles are permitted in the park during this time. Check-In Procedure: All campers must check in at Park Office before occupying site. Please have the following information ready: site #; all license plate numbers/description of vehicles occupying site; list of everyone that will be on your site. ATTENTION PET OWNERS: Current proof of rabies inoculation is required at check-in (metal tags will not be accepted). At any time during your stay, pet owners may be required to provide proof of rabies inoculation upon request. Be sure to have this information available to present to park staff. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6ft and under control at all times. Do not leave pets unattended and always clean up after them. Pet owners/permit holders are liable for any damage, personal injury, or nuisance caused by the pet. Where pets are permitted, there is a maximum limit of 2 pets per site. Pets are NOT permitted on the playground, beach area, or inside park buildings including comfort stations. Looking to reserve for just 1 night? If you make your reservation within 3 days of your arrival you can book a 1-night stay online or through the Call Center. This applies to campsites only. PRE-REGISTRATION: Have an existing reservation? Don't forget to PRE-REGISTER!! Two days prior to arrival you can sign into Reserve America and pre-register. IT SAVES TIME. LENGTH OF STAY: A camping party and their equipment may occupy a site for a maximum of 14 continuous nights. After which, the camping party and equipment must leave the site and facility for 48 hours before registering again for another site. Please Note: To ensure fairness for all NY customers, any reservation with departure dates outside the 9-month Maximum Window cannot be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made. OPRHP General Camping Rules, Information, and Cancellation Policy

Directions

The park is on Route 96A, 11 miles south of Geneva. It is located on the east shore of Seneca Lake, off Route 96A. 315-585-6392

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 11 AM.

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