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6096 Route 96A
Romulus, NY 14541

Phone: (315) 585-6392
Reservations:(800) 456-2267

Facilities at Sampson State Park
1905 Acres
Camping
Swimming
Picnic tables with grills
Picnic Pavillions which may be reserved in eleven months in advance
Play fields and playground
Comfort Stations
Pay phones
Golf
Nature Activities
Trails
Marina
Sampson Military Museum

Seasons/Hours:
The Park is open year round. Campground opens late-April through mid-November. Deer, waterfowl and small game hunting permitted during season.

Sampson State Park - Seneca County.
On Route 96A,
12 miles south of the City of Geneva.

Sampson State Park was once a naval training station, then an Air Force base before becoming a state park. Military roads and buildings have been replaced with grasses, wildflowers, shrubs and trees on flat, rolling woodlands surrounding ravines. The focal point of the park is the 123-berth marina for seasonal and transient boaters. There are 245 electric campsites and 64 non-electric sites, picnic areas, playground and playing fields that include tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, a swimming beach, a recreation building, and organized activities including tours, hikes and wildlife watches. Seneca Lake is famous for its trout fishing.

Camping
245 electric sites The campground at Sampson State Park has 64 campsites which have no electricity or permanent water hook up. The campground is open from May through October. Comfort Stations have hot showers and flush toilets. There is a dumping station. Reserervations may be made at Reserve America.
Reservations 1-800-456-2267
Customer Service 1-800-777-9644

Marina
Concrete ramps.
Pumpout.
Parking for 64 cars and trailers.
100+ boat berths.
Seasonal and transient
Marina boat slip reservations for overnight dockage may be made by calling the park office after April 1.

Swimming
Beach swimming with bathhouse
In designated lifeguard area only

Sampson Military Museum
The museum is operated by the Veterans of World War II, Navy and Veteran Air Force Associations.

Bonavista State Park Golf Course
Nestled above the shore overlooking Seneca Lake, this park derived its name from the amazing lake view visible from the golf course. The 9-hole course can be played twice from different tees for an 18-hole round. There is also an attractive clubhouse/ restaurant. The park has shaded picnic areas and food is available at the snack bar. Bow hunting is allowed in season, call for details.

Trails
The Lake Trail is the only trail here. It follows an old military road along Seneca Lake. It is 3.2 miles long, 6.4 mile round trip. This is a pretty trail with places to overlook the lake.

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