Campsites
Goldenrod Preserve offers thoughtfully prepared primitive tent camping in the Finger Lakes—four private, nature-forward campsites designed for guests who want open air, quiet, and a more intentional outdoor stay.
Set within the broader landscape of Goldenrod Preserve, our campsites combine the simplicity of primitive camping with a more comfortable, well-kept setup. Each site includes a 25’ x 25’ campsite area, a leveled 10’ x 20’ tent pad, Adirondack chairs, a picnic table, a fire pit, a portable toilet, and a hand-wash station, with cell service generally available at the campsites and Wi-Fi hotspot access at the camp store. Guests can choose from four distinct settings—Field View, Forest View, Pond View, and Creek View—each offering its own mix of privacy, scenery, and connection to the preserve’s meadows, woods, ponds, and walking routes. Optional add-ons, rental items, and camp store amenities are also available for guests who want a little extra convenience without losing the spirit of camping.
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Forest View
Tucked among a mature woodland canopy, Forest View offers a quieter camping experience shaped by shade, trees, and the feeling of being fully immersed in the forest.
Forest View is a rustic tent campsite set within an older stand of maples, hickory, and redwoods, creating a shaded and more secluded camping experience. The site is especially appealing for guests who want to feel surrounded by the woods rather than out in the open, with a setting defined by mature trees, natural texture,
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Creek View
Creek View is a rustic tent campsite beside a seasonal stream fed by snowmelt, storms, and water from the cascade waterfall area, offering a peaceful wooded camping experience. Enjoy a leveled tent pad, natural surroundings, and easy access to the preserve camp store.
Creek View is designed for guests who want a more sheltered, intimate camping setting with the added charm of a seasonal stream nearby. Located near a waterway fed by snowmelt, storms, and runoff from the preserve’s cascade waterfall area, this rustic tent site offers a landscape that shifts naturally with the seasons and weather. The
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Pond View
Pond View is a calm, water-facing campsite shaped by ongoing restoration, offering a more peaceful stay beside one of Goldenrod Preserve’s most distinctive natural areas.
Set near the pond and surrounding wetland edge, Pond View offers a quieter, more scenic camping experience with water views, fresh air, and a more tucked-away feel. The site is approximately 25’ x 25’ and includes a leveled 10’ x 20’ tent pad, Adirondack chairs, a picnic table, a fire pit, a portable toilet, and
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Field View
Field View is a rustic tent campsite in an open meadow with rolling hill views, fresh air, and a spacious feel. This peaceful meadow camping site offers a leveled tent pad and easy access to the preserve camp store.
Field View is ideal for campers who want the best of both settings: the openness of the meadow and the shelter of the trees. Located along the outer edge of the field beneath a preserved grove of hickory trees, this rustic tent site offers a more grounded, scenic camping experience with shade, fresh air, and
