Camping along the Canalway Trail
The NYS Canal Corporation offers 18 Cycler-Hiker-Boater campsites along the Canalway Trail and Canal waterways. The campsites make touring easier for trail users, boaters and paddlers during the navigation season (May-October).
The campsites are considered “primitive” with limited on-site amenities. Porta potties are provided at these campsites but visitors should be prepared with their own potable water, first aid kits, and camping and cooking supplies.
The campsites include an area for four tents. Stays are limited to 48 hours and are available on a first come, first served basis.
Several days in advance of your trip, contact the Section Office, where you want to camp, during business hours (9 am – 5 pm) to confirm the campsite is open. We recommend you also inquire about gate hours, parking locations, boat or paddle access, hand launches and any other questions to get a good awareness of campsite conditions.
Upon arrival, seek out the Lock Operator—if available—to notify them of your intent to camp. Then take a one-minute survey using the posted QR code.
Camping Locations:
Section 1 Fort Edward- 518-747-4613
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C9 Smith's Basin
2450 State Route 149, Fort Ann, NY 12827
- Cyclist access – Yes (on trail)
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C4 Stillwater
947 Stillwater Bridge Rd, Schaghticoke, NY 12154
- Cyclist access – Yes (.5 miles from the Canalway Trail in Stillwater)
Section 2 Waterford- 518-233-8575
- Guard Gate 2
Riberty Ln, Waterford, NY 12188
- Cyclist access– Yes (2.4 mile detour off trail in Waterford)
- Lock E7 Vischer Ferry
1280 Lock 7 Rd, Niskayuna, NY 12309
- Cycler access – Yes (.3 mile detour off trail, take Lock 7 Access Road)
Section 3 Fonda - 518-853-3823
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E9 Rotterdam,
9 State Canal Park Rd (Rte 103), Rotterdam Jct., NY 12150
- Cyclist access – Yes
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E15 Fort Plain
84 Otsquago Club Rd, Fort Plain, NY 13339
- Cyclist access – Yes
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E16 St. Johnsville
171 Mindenville Dr, Fort Plain, NY 13339
- Cyclist access – Yes
Section 4 Utica- 315-329-1878
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Utica Harbor Lock
Utica, NY 13502
- Cycler access - Yes
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E20 Whitesboro –
9028 River Rd, Marcy, NY 13403
- Cycler access – Yes
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E21 New London
7176 Lock Rd, Rome, NY 13440
- Cycler access – Yes
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E22 New London
3692 Wood Creek Rd, Rome, NY 13440
- Cycler access – Yes
Section 5 Lysander - 315-695-2210
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E23 Brewerton
9651 Lock Road, Brewerton, NY 13029
- Cycler access – No
Section 6 Lyons - 315-871-4300
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E25 May's Point
546 South Mays Point Rd, Savannah, NY 13146
- Cycler access – Yes(on trail)
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CS1 Cayuga
6869 River Rd, Cayuga, NY 13034
- Cycler access - No
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CS2-3 Seneca Falls
9 Seneca St, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
- Cycler access - No
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Lock E28B Newark
116 N Clinton St, Newark, NY 14513
- Cycler access – Yes (on trail)
Section 7 Pittsford - 585-586-6877
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E32 Pittsford
2785 Clover St, Pittsford, NY 14534
- Cycler access - Yes (on trail)
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E33 Rochester
1205 Edgewood Ave, Rochester, NY 14618
- Cycler access - Yes (on trail)
Other Publicly Operated Camping Facilities Near the Canalway Trail
- Waterford Canal Visitor Center – Waterford, NY - 518-233-9123
- Verona Beach State Park
, Verona Beach - 1-800-456-CAMP or 315-762-4463
Located on the eastern shore of Oneida Lake, is a picnicker's and camper's delight. Winter season hosts snowmobiling, XC skiing and ice fishing. Located on Oneida Lake (Erie Canal). - Cayuga Lake State Park , Seneca Falls - 1-800-456-CAMP or 315-568-5163
Camping, cabins, boat launch, trails, swimming and picnicking. Winter activities: XC skiing, ice fishing and sledding. - Green Lakes State Park , Fayetteville - 315-637-6111
Located adjacent to the Canalway Trail. Amenities include campsites, swimming, boat rentals, food, picnic tables and showers. - View complete listings of campgrounds operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation .
- Visit I LOVE NEW YORK for information on private campgrounds near the Canalway Trail.
The Waterford site is located along the waterfront at the eastern gateway to the New York State Canal waterways and the Canalway Trail. The site features potable water, toilets and showers. Restaurants, shops and other businesses can be found in the Village of Waterford. The property is managed by the Town of Waterford.