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Make the most of your Finger Lakes RV Park stay at Camp Bell, with Corning camping at a  beautiful New York campground!
Come experience a fine Finger Lakes RV Park and Corning camping at a beautful New York campground at Camp Bell!
Make a memorable Finger Lakes RV Park stay at our Corning camping area, featuring a lovely New York campground at Camp Bell!

The Finger Lakes

Corning, New York is near Museums, Gaming, Racing, Entertainment, Watkins Glen and More

And There's Plenty of Activities to Enjoy at Camp Bell!


Finger Lakes Attractions

Camp Bell Campground is convenient to the wide variety of attractions in the Finger Lakes region of New York, including:

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Finger Lakes Outdoors Adventures

Watkins Glen State Park

Watkins Glen State Park is the crown jewel of the Finger Lakes State Parks. Within two miles of its start, the glen's stream descends 400 feet past 200-foot cliffs, generating 19 waterfalls all along its course. The gorge path travels over and under waterfalls. Journey through the spray of Cavern Cascade and take a break to take in the view from rim trails overlooking the gorge. Enjoy the Olympic-size pool, picnic facilities and excellent fishing in nearby Seneca Lake or Catherine Creek, which is renowned for its annual spring run of rainbow trout.

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Step back in time at Genesee Country Village & Museum, just 20 miles from Rochester, N.Y. It is the largest of its kind in New York and one of the largest in the nation. The Nature Center is comprised of 175 acres featuring five miles of hiking trails through woodlands, wetlands and meadows. Explore the historic village and the John L. Wehle Art Gallery. A variety of horse-drawn carriages from the 19th and early 20th centuries fill the Carriage Museum. The Silver Base Ball Park brings 19th century baseball to life. The thirteen heirloom gardens will engage your senses.

Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum

Explore nine miles of scenic trails in the Finger Lakes area. Begin your journey at the Nature Center, which allows you to experience the natural beauty of the Chemung Valley first-hand. The museum features 43 species of live animals, interactive exhibits and a comfortable library for bird-watching and reading. The land around the trails abounds with animals and birds.

Farm Sanctuary

This 175-acre New York farm is nestled among rolling green hills and forests in the Finger Lakes Region of upstate New York and is located next door to Sugar Hill State Forest, just west of Watkins Glen. Farm Sanctuary's New York facility cares for hundreds of animals and welcomes thousands of visitors every year. The "People Barn," a unique visitor center, is filled with displays, literature and videos. Tours also include the "Kids' Korner" and gift shop where visitors will find a variety of items, including books, videos, posters and vegetarian snacks.

The Seaway Trail

The New York State Seaway Trail is a 454-mile scenic route that runs parallel with Lake Erie, the Niagara River, Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. A well-marked, scenic alternative to interstate highways and toll roads, it leads you to eye-opening treasures you might otherwise overlook. Explore sophisticated cities, quaint villages, laid back fishing ports, dozens of family attractions, restaurants, accommodations and shops.

Tioga Scenic Railroad

Take a journey back in time and escape from the ordinary when experience the nostalgia golden age railroading aboard a Tioga Scenic Railroad Excursion. Choose from a variety of exciting tours. Travel in leisure through the scenic countryside between historic Owego and Newark Valley aboard early 1900's vintage railroad cars. Enjoy the outdoors aboard late 1800's open air cars. Lunch or Dinner excursions feature renovated 1940's vintage dining cars.

Seneca Park Zoo

Seneca Park Zoo offers public exhibition of animals in naturalistic environments. It is dedicated to ensuring high quality of life for the animals in its care and is a strong advocate humane and responsible stewardship of all living things. Enjoy a fun, engaging educational experience when you explore the relationship between humans and the natural world.

Cayuga Nature Center

Cayuga Nature Center allows you to explore the wonders of the natural world first hand. The CNC houses over 40 live animals in both indoor and outdoor exhibits. Visit the Butterfly House seasonally from June to August. Climb 50 feet into the tree canopy in Treetops, a six story observational tree-house. Take in the beauty of the outdoors while walking five miles of interpretive trails, which meander through a mature deciduous forest, along gorges and streams, and past a variety of native plants and wildlife.

Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park

Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park is located about 2 miles north of Canandaigua Lake, one of the Finger Lakes, and is open from mid-May until mid-October for the garden season. The park is comprised of 52 scenic acres, a museum in the estate mansion and lush gardens that include rose, pansy, Japanese, rock, Italian and more.

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Finger Lakes Museums

The Corning Museum of Glass

The Corning Museum of Glass allows you explore, experience and interact with glass. Explore the world's finest collection of historical and art glass which include more that 45,000 pieces and represent over 3,500 years of glassmaking history. Experience the magic of glass with hands-on exhibits. Be amazed as you watch the art and science of glassblowing. Interact with glass in workshops and the Museum's glassmaking program. Purchase glass treasures at the GlassMarket.

Corning Museum of Glass Package
Receive a discounted adult admission to the museum when you stay at Camp Bell Campground!
Glenn H. Curtiss Museum

Dedicated to the memory of the aviation pioneer, the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum contains a priceless collection relating to early aviation and local history, a 75-seat theater, large open area for special events and a gift shop. In addition to viewing the museum displays and exhibits, visitors are welcome to visit the Restoration Shop, talk with volunteer craftsman and watch them work on historic aircraft.

Rockwell Museum of Western Art

The finest in American Western and Native American art are preserved and interpreted at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art. Come explore a focal point for engaging, dynamic exhibitions and educational events in Corning, New York. Collections include The Myth of the West, Wilderness, Buffalo, Horses, Indians, Cowboys and Southwest-themed pieces.

The National Soaring Museum

The National Soaring Museum (NSM) is an aviation museum striving to preserve the history of motorless flight. View a multitude of gliders on display, try the computerized flight simulators, and participate in fun educational programs. The NSM has had a long history in Harris Hill and its surrounding area. Come learn more about the museum and the soaring history of Elmira, NY.

Wings of Eagles Discovery Center

The Wings of Eagles Discovery Center is where history takes flight! Discover the history of military aircraft at the museum. The collection includes and Aeronca L-3 Grasshopper, Bell UH-1H Huey, Boeing/Stearman N2S-3/PT-17 Kaydet, Cessna A-37B Dragon Fly, Douglas B-26B Invader, Fairchild PT-19B Cornell, Grumman F-14A Tomcat, Heinkel He-162 Salamander, Hughes OH-6A Cayuse, Ling-Temco-Vo A-7D Corsair II, Martin RB-57 Canberra, McDonnell FH-1 Phantom, Mikoyan-Gurevi MiG-17 Fresco, North American Space Shuttle Discovery and many more!

National Women's Hall of Fame

Believing that the contribution of American women deserved a permanent home, a group of women and men of Seneca Falls created the National Women's Hall of Fame in 1969. In 1979, after a major fundraising drive, the Hall purchased an historic bank building in the heart of the Seneca Falls Historic District and renovated it to house the Hall's permanent exhibit, artifacts of historical interest, and offices.

Chemung Valley History Museum

The Chemung Valley History Museum is dedicated to presenting history in new and exciting ways. It offers resources on the history of the Chemung River Valley region through collections focusing on the Southern Tier of New York State and neighboring Northern Pennsylvania. Experience history brought to life through interpretive exhibitions, education programs, and publications.

The Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum

All aboard the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum! Come take photos, and reminisce with other enthusiasts over these historic rail cars and vehicles of days gone by. Take your time and walk through a restored 1909 Erie Railroad depot. See and explore freight and passengers cars, locomotives, cabooses, trolleys, and other pieces of transportation equipment. Look through photographic displays of Genesee Valley transportation history, enjoy historic films in the video gallery, and visit a large operating HO model train display.

Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology

The Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (aka The MOST) is located in the Armory Square area of downtown Syracuse, New York. The museum includes multiple exhibits and a domed IMAX movie theatre. It is located in the historic former Syracuse Armory building and has become one of the top visitor attractions in Onondaga County. Explore the world of science & technology with exhibits that encourage "hands on" learning.

The Erie Canal Museum

The Erie Canal Museum (ECM) is housed in the 1850 Weighlock Building, where canal boats were weighed during the days when they traveled through the center of Syracuse on the Erie Canal. There is a gallery full of participatory exhibits that gives visitors a look at canal life and promotes hands-on learning. Each year, the museum hosts three special exhibits that draw on its nationally renowned artifact collection and historical research.

The Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art

The Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art is located on the Cornell campus in Ithaca, New York. It houses Cornell's art collection, which was begun in the 1880s by Cornell's first president, Andrew Dickson White. The Johnson Museum has one of the finest collections of art in New York State and is recognized as one of the most important university museums in the country. The permanent collection consists of more than 30,000 works of art. Aside from the outstanding Asian collection, its greatest strength is in European and American prints, drawings, and photographs, presenting the history of graphic art from the fifteenth century to the present, American painting and sculpture, European art from ancient Greece to the present, African sculpture and textiles, and pre-Columbian sculpture and ceramics are also well represented.

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Finger Lakes Gaming & Racing

Watkins Glen International

Watkins Glen International (aka "The Glen") is an auto race track located near Watkins Glen, New York at the southern tip at Seneca Lake. A longtime host of the United States Grand Prix (1961-1980), today the track hosts road racing for nearly all classes, including Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), NASCAR Busch Series, Formula Libre, Formula One, Can-Am, Trans-Am, Formula 5000, International Race of Champions (IROC), Champ Car, NASCAR Winston/Nextel Cup, World Sportscar Championship, Indy Racing League and more.

Tioga Downs

Tioga Downs is a premier gaming, racing and entertainment destination in the Twin Tiers Region that provides an inviting, entertaining and rewarding experience. Experience the excitement of harness racing, horse racing, the thrills of video gaming, the exciting atmosphere of a state of-the-art Sports Bar, and the delight of enjoying fine food and spirits with our dining establishments.

Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack

Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack offers 1,200 video gaming machines for your enjoyment, a Vegas-style Vineyard Buffet in the gaming room, a horse racing season that typically begins in mid-April and continues through November, and a variety of dining options to suit your tastes. From refined dining at the buffet, to convenient sandwiches and snacks at the Platinum Grille, to tasty finger foods at Sevens Sports Bar, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

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Finger Lakes Entertainment

Keuka Maid Cruises

The Keuka Maid offers a wide variety of cruises, from evening and daytime cruises to private parties. All dining areas are heated and air conditioned. Marvel at the breathtaking view of the rolling hills and vineyards surrounding the "Gem of the Finger Lakes." Enjoy buffet dining, different music on each deck for dancing and much more.

Captain Bill’s at Seneca Harbor Station

Complete your visit to Seneca Lake by stopping at Captain Bill's, located at the southern end of Seneca Lake. Captain Bill's provides a magnificent view of Seneca Lake. Take a sightseeing or dinner cruise aboard the Columbia or Stroller IV, or just stroll the beautiful lakefront with your family and friends and enjoy the dining, shopping, miniature golf and much more.

Roseland Waterpark

Roseland Waterpark is dedicated to family fun. The Giant Wavepool is a popular ocean simulating attraction that features a beach entrance, a six foot deep end in the pool and waves that can reach a maximum height of 5 feet. Younger children love the Splash Factory, which features 6 smaller waterslides, a dozen water cannons, a 500 gallon bucket that dumps every minute and much more. Spanning the length of nearly two football fields, this Mammoth Rafts white-water rafting experience is sure to leave a lasting impression. Plunge 65 feet down our Speed Slides, relax and play along the Adventure River, zip down thrilling tube slides, and enjoy plenty of fun away from the water too.

Seabreeze Amusement Park

Experience the fun and excitement of more than 70 great attractions at Seabreeze with your family. Enjoy thrilling adult rides, classic family rides, and cool kiddie rides too. The Raging Rivers is a waterpark full of liquid fun for everyone. There are games to play, favorite summertime foods to eat and live entertainment to enjoy. Seabreeze is a great getaway - not too big and not too small - it's just the right size for your family.

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Finger Lakes Arts

Clemens Center

The Clemens Center, named for Samuel Clemens (aka Mark Twain) is the professional arts facility and staff resource for the Southern Tier Region of New York and the Central Northern Tier of Pennsylvania providing a 1,600-seat renovated Vaudeville theatre, Powers Theater and the 200-seat flexible performance space, Mandeville Hall to meet the needs of artists and audiences for the performing arts.

Landmark Theatre

The Landmark Theatre, a National Historic Landmark, is located in downtown Syracuse. The theatre hosts a wide variety of music and other live entertainment programs. From comedy to drama, classical music to lectures, there's always something happening.

Finger Lakes Performing Arts Center

The Finger Lakes Performing Arts Center is an outdoor amphitheater on the campus of Finger Lakes Community College and hosts a variety of events during the summer months, including the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and the site of other musical performances. In addition to the full concert schedule, the facility is also used for College and community activities, including the Finger Lakes Chorale and other FLCC musical groups.

Bristol Valley Theater

Bristol Valley Theater (BVT) is a unique, professional, summer theater located in rural western New York and serves an audience that would not otherwise have ready access to professional theater productions. BVT produces and presents the performing arts from May through October. The spring and fall series feature a wide variety of performing arts: improv comedy, dance, solos shows, children’s and family programming. Also included are concerts from an array of genres of music, blues, bluegrass, folk, rock and jazz.

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Finger Lakes Shopping

The Windmill Farm & Craft Market

The Windmill Farm & Craft Market was the first farm and craft market to emerge in upstate New York. Located right in the heart of the Finger Lakes Wine Region, midway between Penn Yan and Dundee on NY Route 14A, the market has become a premier tourist attraction. Host to nearly 200 shops and craftsmen, and boasting everything from farm fresh produce to an on-site Chiropractor, you're sure to find something for everyone. Enjoy a hardy breakfast, purchase some fresh produce, explore the many shops, take a horse and buggy ride, watch a free show and have a relaxing lunch in a mini pine tree forest.

Ithaca Farmer's Market

The Ithaca Farmer's Market is a co-op of 165 vendors who live within 30 miles of Ithaca, New York. Agricultural offering include high quality fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, poultry and dairy products. Food vendors offer a wide variety of freshly baked goods, jellies, honey, and sauces as well as delicious meals to enjoy at the market. Many talented artists and craftspeople sell their exceptional, locally made items. Located in the beautiful Finger Lakes, the market pavilion is situated on the water's edge, in a garden-like setting, and is surrounded by trees and flowering plants.

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Corny's Corner
Calendar of Activities at Camp Bell Campground

With all the activities offered at Camp Bell, you don't have to leave the campground to enjoy your time in the Finger Lakes. Just look at some of the events happening this year:

MAY

Memorial Day - Labor Day
Friday Evenings: Candy Bar Bingo, Followed by a Movie & Popcorn, in the pavilion
Sunday Mornings: Arts & Crafts, 11:00 AM, in the pavilion ($ fee)
Weekends: Hayrides With Mr. Ed (weather permitting). All ages.

May 11
Mother’s Day Pancake and Sausage Breakfast

Free for Mom, all other’s $3.00.
9:00 in the pavilion. Please sign up in the office or with Mr. Ed.

May 17
Yard Sale Weekend

Campbell Yard Sales throughout the community. Join us at your own table at the campground yard sale, or as a bargain hunter looking for that “gotta have” item at one of the other tables. Or, enjoy the many yard sales on the streets of the lovely town of Campbell.

Memorial Day Weekend -- Pool opens at 10:00 AM

May 23-26
Memorial Day
Ice Cream Social
DJ Magic Mike

Saturday Night: Ice Cream Social at 7:00 PM ($1.00 for two scoops of ice cream and lots of toppings), followed by "Memorial Day" Bingo.
Sunday Evening: Music provided by Millennium Entertainment Services, DJ Magic Mike, 7-11 PM (in the rec hall). Kids of all ages -- come dance to your favorite songs.

May 30-June 1
Pot-Luck

Saturday: Join us for our 1st Pot-luck Supper of the season at 5:00 PM in the pavilion.
Bring your favorite dish to share, and your own table settings and beverages. Followed by Camp Bell Bingo.


   

JUNE

June 6-8
Wine & Cheese
Square-Dancers

Saturday: Wine and Cheese, in the Pavilion at 7:00 PM. Bring your favorite bottle of wine and we'll provide the cheese and crackers. Followed by Camp Bell Bingo. Also, help us welcome the Southern Tier Wheelers, the friendliest square-dancers in NY. They welcome all visitors who want to watch them dance. Or, for a small fee, you can join in and dance with them in the rec hall.

June 13-15
Hot Dog/Pot-Luck
Father’s Day
Pancake
Breakfast

Saturday: Hot Dog Night / Pot-Luck, 6:00 PM in the pavilion. We provide hot dogs, rolls and fixin's, you bring your own table settings, beverages, and a pot-luck side or snack. Followed by Camp Bell Bingo.
Sunday: Pancake and Sausage Breakfast free for Dad, all other’s $3.00, 9:00 in the pavilion. Please sign up in the office or with Mr. Ed.

June 20-22
Rock & Roll with the Sam Pallet Band

Saturday: Rock & Roll with the very talented and popular Sam Pallet Band -- 7:00 PM at the pavilion. Due to the large turnout last year campers requested that we bring them back! So make your reservation soon -- sites are going fast. Bring your lawn chairs and beverages. We will be selling Hot's, Burgers and Snacks for a minimal price.

June 27-29
Soup Contest and Pot-Luck

Saturday: Pot-luck Supper and Soup Contest at 6:00 PM in the pavilion, bring your favorite home-made soup to be judged. Prizes to be awarded to the most popular soups! If you don’t want to make soup bring a dish to share at our pot-luck dinner Don’t forget to bring your table settings and beverages. Followed by Camp Bell Bingo.

   

JULY

July 4-5
Ice Cream Social
DJ Magic Mike

Saturday: in the pavilion, Ice Cream Social at 6:00 PM ($1.00 for two scoops of ice cream and lots of toppings). Followed by 4th of July Bingo. Dance to music provided by Millennium Entertainment Services, DJ Magic Mike, 7-11 PM (in the rec hall).

July 11-12
Pot-Luck

Saturday: Pot-luck, in the Pavilion at 6:00 PM. Bring your favorite dish to share, followed by Camp Bell Bingo. Afterwards, watch the Southern Tier Wheelers dance.

July 18-19
Dessert Night

Saturday: Dessert Night, 6:30 PM in the pavilion, bring your favorite dessert or snack to share along with your own table settings and beverages. Followed by Camp Bell Bingo.

July 25-26
Pot-Luck

Saturday: Pot-luck, in the Pavilion at 6:00 PM. Bring your favorite dish to share, along with your own table settings and beverages. Followed by Camp Bell Bingo.

AUGUST

August 1-2
Stone Soup / Pot Luck

Saturday: Stone Soup / Pot Luck Supper! We provide the soup base and meat, you provide the veggies -- canned or fresh. Cooking starts at 2:00 (in the pavilion). Dinner will be at 6:00 PM. If you forget to bring a veggie just stop in at the store for a can or two to add to this delicious community stew. Bring your own table settings, beverages and a side to share. Followed by Camp Bell Bingo. Afterwards, watch the Southern Tier Wheelers dance.

August 8-9
Country Western w/The Lori Jane Band

Saturday: Join us for our 1st country western live band, with the local, and very talented, Lori Jane Band. Put on your boots and come two-step with us. 7:00 in the pavilion. BYOLC: Bring your lawn chairs.

August 15-16
Christmas in August -- Contest & Holiday
Pot-Luck

Saturday: "Christmas in August" Celebration and Contest for the best decorated RV, tent, or cabin, and Holiday Pot-Luck Supper. Bring a dish to pass along with your own table settings and beverages. Contest judging in the afternoon, Pot-Luck at 6:00 PM in the pavilion. Prizes for the Most Festive and the Most Unique! Please welcome the "real" Mr. and Mrs. Santa Clause on our “Christmas in August Hayride”.

August 22-23
Watergun Weekend / Rock & Roll with the Sam Pallet Band

Saturday Afternoon: Bring your favorite watergun and be prepared to get wet with the best! Saturday Evening: The Sam Pallet Band will join us again for that old time Rock & Roll. 7:00 in the pavilion. Bring your lawn chairs, and beverages of your choice. We will be selling Hot's, Burgers and Snacks for a minimal price. Reserve your site soon, you won’t want to miss out on one of the best weekends of the season.

August 29-31
Labor Day Weekend
Ice Cream Social
DJ Magic Mike

Saturday Evening: in the pavilion, Ice Cream Social at 7:00 PM ($1.00 for two scoops of ice cream and lots of toppings), followed by "Labor Day Weekend Bingo". Sunday Evening: Millennium Entertainment Services, DJ Magic Mike 7-11 PM (in the rec hall). Kids of all ages come dance to your favorite songs.

   

SEPTEMBER

September 5-6
Dessert Night / Square-Dancers

Saturday: Dessert Night, in the Pavilion at 6:00 PM. Bring your favorite dessert to share. Followed by Camp Bell Bingo. Afterwards come to the rec hall & watch the Southern Tier Wheelers square dance.

September 13
Thanksgiving in September

Saturday: "Thanksgiving in September" -- Join us for our early Thanksgiving Celebration. We provide the turkey, just sign up with the number of people coming and which side dish you want to make from our menu selection list. Bring your own table settings and beverages.

September 20
Pot-Luck & Campers Appreciation Weekend

Saturday: Last Pot-luck Supper of the season 5:00 PM in the pavilion, bring your favorite dish to share along with your own table settings and beverages. Campers Appreciation Weekend -- reserve a site for the weekend and get a free night if you bring in a friend who makes a reservation for this weekend and has never camped at Camp Bell Campground (your friend will get 20% off).

   

OCTOBER

October 11
Halloween Celebration / Square-Dancers

Saturday: Halloween Celebration -- 2:00 PM, Saturday, Trick or Treat Kid's Parade & Costume Contest. Don’t forget to bring treats to give to the kids. Prizes and refreshments in the pavilion. Saturday Evening: Come to the rec hall & watch the Southern Tier Wheelers square dance.

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