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REAL REVIEWS FROM REAL CAMPERS
What Guests Are Saying About Rivers Crossing Campground & Marina
Ask around the Finger Lakes for the best campgrounds in the region, and you'll hear the same names come up, and Rivers Crossing Campground & Marina is one of them. Guests keep coming back not just for the waterfront sites and themed weekends, but for the people running the place. Below are real reviews from real campers, covering everything from RV camping right on the Erie Canal to family weekends, pet-friendly stays, and the hospitality that keeps seasonal campers renewing year after year.
Why Families Keep Coming Back
Rivers Crossing Campground & Marina was built for family camping, and guests notice it in the details — the fun-loving owners, the packed weekend calendar, and a sense that everyone gets treated like part of the family.
★★★★★
"Rivers Crossing is a great family campground. The owners are great, fun loving. They have events most every week — movies, games, pool parties, music and dancing and themed weekends. There is never a dull moment and everyone is treated like family."
— Robin C., February 2022
★★★★★
"This place is the best campground we have been to by far, and trust me when I tell you we have been camping at different locations for 30 years. The owners are 2 of the nicest people you will ever meet. They make you feel like you're part of their family."
— Michael W., July 2025
Hospitality That Sets the Bar
Across dozens of reviews, one thing comes up more than any amenity: the owners. Guests consistently point to hands-on, personal hospitality as the reason they keep returning — and the reason they'd choose Rivers Crossing Campground & Marina over a corporate-run park.
★★★★★
"This is by far the most homey and well taken care of property I've seen traveling through New York. I would choose to stay here again before going to any corporate place. All the workers and owners were the absolute nicest people, and you can tell they actually care about the property and guests."
— Niki M., October 2025
★★★★★
"The owners are what make this park my go-to place. I have stayed here multiple times in my RV while working in the area. I love being right on the water, watching the sunsets."
— Jennifer C., August 2025
Waterfront Camping and RV Sites Right on the Canal
If you're comparing Finger Lakes RV camping options, waterfront access is usually the deciding factor, and it's the feature guests mention most after the owners.
★★★★★
"Great spot right on the canal! Could put kayaks right in the water. Probably the best group of people running it I've come across."
— Mark N., August 2025
★★★★★
"Right on the banks of the Erie Canal. Very friendly people and very adequately sized campsites. We're gonna make a point of returning."
— Bill R., August 2025
★★★★★
"Our site was right on the waterfront, so we could sit by the fire watching the herons and cranes fly, while the fish were jumping."
— Annie B., September 2023
Clean, Comfortable, and Pet-Friendly
Cleanliness and pet policy questions come up in nearly every campground search, and guests answer both consistently.
★★★★★
"Nice place and nice people! Dog friendly and a dog park! The pool is heated too! The price was definitely affordable for full hookups."
— Sheila J., August 2024
★★★★★
"It was very clean and had all the amenities you need in a campground. The little camp store was stocked with all the essentials."
— Laurie B., July 2022
★★★★☆
"The lots are generally wooded and spacious. The bathroom and shower facilities were good. The pool was a great amenity."
— Sarah H., June 2021
What Guests Keep Mentioning
01
Hands-on ownership — cited by nearly every reviewer as the top reason they return
02
Direct river access — kayaks, canoes, and fishing steps from the campsite
03
Themed weekends and live entertainment — the recurring differentiator vs. other Finger Lakes campgrounds
04
Pet-friendly stays — dog park and pet accommodations mentioned repeatedly
05
Value for RV camping — full hookups and affordability compared to resort-style parks