Smith Memorial Park, Hector, New York

Hector, NY

About

Smith Memorial Park is a classic lakeside park and campground that caters to small camping: tents, camper vans, or small to mid-sized tow-behinds. Made into a campground in the 1970’s, its forested hills, steep bluffs and lakefront lawn has hosted scores of family and community gatherings since the 1800’s. In the heart of New York State’s Finger Lakes and along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, its location offers the best of both nature and socializing. Go for a paddle on the lake, hike the Finger Lakes National Forest, or visit one of the region’s many State Parks. If you’re feeling more sociable — head out to the wine trail to listen to live music, savor local spirits, eat good food and meet new friends!

Park Features

  • Bathrooms
  • Beach
  • Boat Launch
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • Garbage
  • Pavilion
  • Showers
  • Waterfront

About the Park

Smith Memorial Park is a classic lakeside park and campground that caters to small camping: tents, camper vans, or small to mid-sized tow-behinds. Made into a campground in the 1970’s, its forested hills, steep bluffs and lakefront lawn has hosted scores of family and community gatherings since the 1800’s. In the heart of New York State’s Finger Lakes and along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, its location offers the best of both nature and socializing. Go for a paddle on the lake, hike the Finger Lakes National Forest, or visit one of the region’s many State Parks. If you’re feeling more sociable — head out to the wine trail to listen to live music, savor local spirits, eat good food and meet new friends!

Address

Smith Memorial Park, Hector, New York
5303 Park Avenue, Hector, NY 14841

Customer Reviews

Camper
Satisfaction Rating

4.6

51 Verified Reviews

All ratings and reviews are collected from campers who have booked through Campspot and completed a stay at this campground.


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James W.
October 2025
4/5
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Four out of five stars
Satisfaction Rating

We would have given it a 5 but our neighbors got in to a big screaming match and the women left. We also heard that some of the seasonals are leaving so we expect to see more of the arguing with more new people.

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grey star
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green star
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grey star

Andrew R G.
October 2025
5/5
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Five out of five stars
Satisfaction Rating

The owner called me, and upgraded me to a new spot, because there was an issue with the spot I booked. This is above and beyond expectations. We loved our new spot.

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green star
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green star
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green star
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J.M.
October 2025
5/5
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Five out of five stars
Satisfaction Rating

It was beautiful

Staff
green star
Cellular
green star
Wifi
grey star
Value
green star
Site
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Washrooms
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Amenities
green star

Park Features

  • Bathrooms
  • Beach
  • Boat Launch
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • Garbage
  • Pavilion
    Additional Cost
  • Showers
  • Waterfront

Nearby Activities

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Breweries
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Paddling
  • Restaurants
  • Wineries