Camping Canadice Lake

RV on Canadice LakeGo camping and RVing at Canandice Lake.

The few but the true places to camp near Canadice Lake

There's not many places to camp near Canadice Lake.

BUT it's totally worth the visit because this lake is a little lost paradise in our busy world.

What you'll find on this page:

I know you'll want to make sure to spend some time camping and enjoying the fresh air while you visit Canandice Lake.

Read on to find out: 

  • Where to camp on Canadice Lake
  • Why you can't camp n the Hemlock-Canadice State Forest

Chances are really rather excellent you'll find one or more camping adventures to add to your itinerary!

Why can't I camp in Hemlock-Canadice State Forest?

Canadice Lake, along with its neighbor Hemlock Lake, is part of a New York protected state forest. While many state forests allow overnight campers, this state forest does not. Why is this?

Plain and simply, you can't camp here because someone is drinking the lake water 30 miles away. Canadice Lake is a source for drinking water for the city of Rochester and therefore has strict rules and regulations to protect against contaminants and pollutants.

Camping is not allowed because the lack of bathrooms for campers would contaminate the water. Likewise, swimming and bathing are not allowed in the lake for the same reason. Doing dishes, even with a biodegradable soap, would harm the purity of this small lake's waters for its users. 

Additionally, as much as we try to do a good job carrying in and carrying out, things get dropped, forgotten, and lost. These accidents, while unintentional, could damage the water quality of the lake.

toadWildlife, such as reptiles and amphibians, depend on the clean waters of the Hemlock-Canadice State Forest.

So, where can I camp near Canadice Lake?

You've got two options for camping near Canadice Lake. Eeny, meeny, miny, moe...

Holiday Hill Campground

Holiday Hill Campground is your full-service RV campground in Springwater, NY. And guess what, if you don't have an RV, you can rent a rustic or deluxe cabin!

By full-service I mean they've got a heated swimming pool, camp store, rec hall, hiking trails, a playground, a fishing pond, and much more. 

Getting there

  • 📍7818 Marvin Hill Rd, Springwater, NY 14560
  • 📞 (585) 669-2600
  • 🗺 Find on Google Maps

Tamarack Campgrounds

Tamarack Campgrounds is your go-to spot for tent camping, RVing, and cabin rentals. Located southwest of Canadice Lake, it is minutes away from the Hemlock-Canadice State Forest and access to either lake.

This campground offers a camp store, swimming pool, laundromat, music concerts, and community bonfires. Stay for the weekend or stay for the summer!

Getting there

  • 📍7811 Tamarack Ln, Springwater, NY 14560
  • 📞 (585) 669-2252
  • 🗺 Find on Google Maps

Create your own Finger Lakes adventure

Canadice Lake is just too refreshing to miss!

Which camping option will you add to your next Finger Lakes adventure itinerary? 

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