Verona Beach State Park

Electric sites by an Oneida Lake beach, close to home.

A compact campground with electric sites a short walk from a sandy, lifeguarded beach on the east end of Oneida Lake. There are about 14 miles of trails through the woods and wetlands, a splash pad for kids, and Sylvan Beach’s amusement park and diners are a few minutes up the road. An easy weekend from Verona, Syracuse or Utica, especially for families and RV campers.

At a glance

Sites

46 reservable, all with electric (30 or 50 amp)

Waterfront

11 sites near the lake

Trails

About 14 miles, open year-round

Beach

Guarded Oneida Lake beach and splash pad

Reservations

Opens 9 months ahead; 1-night stays within 3 days of arrival

What’s here

• Tent sites
• RV hookups
• Showers
• Lake or riverfront
• Swimming beach
• Pets allowed

Gear, rentals and guides

• Sylvan Beach Supply Co.

  Kayak, canoe, paddleboard, water-bike and pontoon rentals on Oneida Lake at The Cove in Sylvan Beach.

Where to stay

• hotelTurning Stone Resort Casino

  Big resort in Verona with several hotels, golf, a spa and many restaurants.

  20 min drive

Nearby

• Sylvan Beach Amusement Park · 5 min drive

  Old-fashioned lakeside amusement park with classic rides and arcade games.

• Eddie’s Restaurant · 5 min drive

  Sylvan Beach family restaurant, open since 1934.

• Verona Beach trails · In the park

  Flat woodland and wetland loops in the park, good for an evening walk or bike ride.

• Turning Stone · 20 min drive

  Golf, a spa, shows and dining for a rainy-day plan.

Getting there

• Syracuse Hancock International (SYR) · about 45 min drive
• Verona, NY · about 0.3 hr
• Syracuse · about 0.75 hr
• Albany · about 2.5 hr

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