Cool Lea Campground in Odessa, New York, is a family-oriented retreat nestled on the shores of picturesque Cayuta Lake. Offering a "back-to-nature" experience, the campground features a playground, swimming, and a variety of activities for all ages, including live weekend entertainment, trivia, and karaoke nights. Fishing enthusiasts will love the abundant game fish in Cayuta Lake, from bass to walleye. Located just minutes from Montour Falls, Watkins Glen, and Ithaca, the campground is surrounded by wineries, state parks, waterfalls, and attractions like Watkins Glen Raceway. Plan your stay at Cool Lea Campground today for a relaxing getaway with endless nearby adventures!
16 Available Sites
Located on the top of our Pavilion, the Cottage has all the amenities you will need (except linens) for your stay. You can sit at the kitchen table and view Lake Cayuta or go outside and sit on the picnic table feet from the water. In the evening you can roast your marshmallows in the fire ring as you enjoy our Saturday entertainment in the pavilon.
LK28 is the closet RV rental site we have to the lake. You can watch the sun set and rise over the Cayuta Lake or get up early and watch the Eagles and Osprey go fishing. Close the bathhouse and pavilion.
Our Deluxe Full Hook Up Sites are very spacious, just a short walk to the office/store, our pavilion and Cayuta Lake.
Our Deluxe Rear Lake View Full Hook Up Sites offer a great view of Lake Cayuta, Very spacious sites. Just a short walk to the office/store, our pavilion and the lake.
M20 is a straight pull through site located right next to M19. Close to a bathhouse, office/store, pavilion and Cayuta Lake.
Resting in the Lower North Forty. our Green Cabin is waiting for your next adventure. Close to the bathhouse, and a water supply, nice walk to the office/store, pavilion and Lake Cayuta. Please bring your own linens.
Nested on Hill Top, our Tan cabin is ready for you with two bunkbeds and a full bed. Close to the bathhouse, nice walk to the office/store, pavilion and Lake Cayuta. Please bring your own linens.
Set on top of the hill, Our Hill Top Sites offer great views of the campground. They are also close to the bathhouse Tan cabin.
Our Lower North Forty RV Site are located across the road from our Green Cabin, close to the bathhouse.
Our North Forty RV Sites overlook the campground, these are the closet sites to the bathhouse. Just a short walk to the office/store, pavilion and Lake Cayuta.
Our two Overflow sites are primarily used for additional sites when need but can be booked as regular sites. These are water/electric sites only, close to the office/store and just a short walk to Cayuta Lake.
This tent site is suitable for one tent 1-2 people. Close to the office/store, porta john and water supply. Walking distance to the pavilion and Lake.
This tent site is our largest and most remote tent site. Suitable for 1 to six tents. Walking distance to the bathhouse and water supply. If you want a secluded site this is it.
Our Hill Top Tent Sites are spacious with room for extra tents if needed. They are located close to a water supply and a bathhouse. Sites 17A & 17B are next to each other. Tent sites HTT12, HTT13 and HTT14 are set on Hill Top in wooded areas.
This tent site is nestled on top a small hill with views of the woods, Cool Lea camp Dr, and Hill Top. Quick access to the main road with a water supply nearby.
Our tent site are spacious, many have room for more than one tent. All tent site have picnic table and a fire ring and are within walking distance to our Office/Store, the pavilion and Cayuta Lake.
All ratings and reviews are collected from campers who have booked through Campspot and completed a stay at this campground.
Gina D.
October 2026
Fantastic!
Isaac E Lauck
September 2026
Fantastic!
robert s.
September 2026
Fantastic!
For Active Military or Veterans, please use promo code for 10% off your stay. Not valid on weekly or monthly packages. Validation required. Discounts are included in tent site pricing.
For Seniors 62+, please use promo code for 10% off your stay. Not valid on weekly or monthly packages. Validation required. Discounts are included in tent site pricing.
Group Discount applies to RVs only, 3 night minimum stay, 3 RV minimum per group. Promo Code must be used when making your reservations. No other discounts or promotions apply.
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