Listing Type : State Campgrounds
Location : Finger Lakes Area
Good For: : Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Church Groups

High Tor Wildlife Management Area, managed by the NYS DEC, a 6,800 acre area in the Naples area on the south end of Canandaigua Lake.  High Tor consists of everything from wetlands to cliffs, waterfalls, gullies, wooded areas and a gorge.   Various activities are permitted within High Tor; Hunting, Trapping, Fishing, Hiking and Wildlife Viewing.  The hiking trails vary from moderate to strenuous.

Camping in general is not permitted on the property but there are two lean-to sites that are available for the use of youth groups, like scouts, for free.   One of the lean-to sites has a spectacular view of the valley and Canandaigua Lake.

Booking for Group Camping Lean-To’s is done via the DEC:

DEC Region 8 Avon Office (M-F, 8:30AM – 4:45PM), (585) 226-2466; region8@dec.ny.gov

 

Facilities on the property consist of 2 Lean-To’s for group (Scouts, Youth Groups, etc…) camping only.  Each site has a latrine and a fire pit.  The overlook site has great views of Canandaigua Lake.

There are no organized programs but there are lots of opportunities for group leaders to plan activities.  Some options available on the High Tor Wildlife Management area include:

  • Group Camping
  • Hiking (ties into the Finger Lakes Trail)
  • Waterfall
  • Hunting
  • Fishing
  • Boating (Kayak/ Canoe)
  • Wildlife Viewing
Features
Bathrooms
Cabins
Camping
Concession Stand
Conference Rooms
Dining Hall
Electric Available
Fishing
Free Programs
Gift Shop
Group Programs
Boy Scout Programs
Cub Scout Programs
Girl Scout Programs
Heated Facilities
Hiking Trails
Lake Front
Latrines
Lean-To Sites
Mountain Biking Trails
Off Season Camping
Orienteering Course
Overnight Programs
Pavilions
Primitive Camping
Restaurant
RV Hook-ups
Shooting Sports
Showers
Swimming Hole
Swimming Pool
Tent Sites
Trading Post
Water Available
Water Sports
WiFi
Places To Go Guide
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