As a first time kayaker, I had an amazing, core memory built. I want to continue kayaking as a…read morehobby now. The owners were very kind and instructed me on technique and proper form when rowing a kayak. My partner and I came on a calm morning with perfect weather conditions to kayak (no wind, flat water.) We got the faster kayaks and were able to kayak 2 miles going to see Hector Falls and 2 miles coming back. I truly cannot feel like I understand and know a body of water now without kayaking it first. The price for 2 hours was $52, but given it is the famous, Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes region, I feel it's warranted and definitely worth it. During our stay in the Finger Lakes, for both of us, this was one of our absolute favorite things to do on the trip. When we come back, we will definitely visit this business again. Keep up the amazing work and customer service!

Absolutely love the people at Seneca Lake Kayak, helpful and kind in every way. If you are in the…read morearea or if you are looking for something fun and adventurous to do, this is the place! Your experience from beginning to end will be a reason to keep coming back!

Set sail for True Love, a truly enjoyable time!…read more Bottom Line Up Front: We had a wonderful, relaxing, and fun time for a good price. The Good: The history of the John Alden designed schooner is worth reading before you go. We had some more "salty" members of our group that recognized the name of the schooner from the 1956 movie "High Society" starring Bing Crosby, Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra and after that we were on board for a wonderful time. We even were seated in the seats once occupied by Gene and Bing. We purchased our tickets after being approached by Terry who negotiated a decent price with us because he wanted a full boat for the next trip. Captain Bill was an experienced Captain and is well known in the area. He got us underway and was a delightful host regaling us with stories about the "True Love", Seneca Lake and surroundings, as well as, some stories about racing the "True Love" and his crew, Spencer and Marena. Captain Bill even assisted another sailing boat that was in distress and precariously close to the lake edge. The trip was two hours long and on time. The crew served non-alcoholic and adult beverages (some free, some for a price) while underway and also sold some souvenirs (Whisky and glasses). The Bad: There was nothing bad, from start to finish, this was a very enjoyable trip and the crew definitely enjoyed sharing their love of the "Trie Love" with the joyful passengers. The Ugly: Absolutely nothing other than we could not be out for longer. If you find yourself in Watkins Glen, this is definitely an enjoyable to kick back, relax, and let the wind fill your sails. They say a picture is worth 1000 words, so I am going to end my post with a few that we snapped along the way. May you have fair winds, and following lake waters!

Excellent sailing experience The crew was great and was…read morevery eager to make sure we had a great time The boat was in excellent condition

Seneca Lake stretches long and narrow through central New York, its deep blue water framed by…read morerolling hills, vineyards, and small lakeside towns. I found the setting open and expansive, with clear sightlines across the water that changed character depending on the weather and season. The shoreline offered a mix of natural overlooks, parks, marinas, and small developed areas, giving me multiple ways to experience the lake rather than a single central viewpoint. The main highlight for me was the lake itself and the variety of ways to interact with it. The water felt calm and clean in many areas, and the region is especially known for boating, cruising, and lakeside relaxation. Along the surrounding shores, vineyards and wineries are a major part of the identity, and I stopped at a few for tastings with scenic views over the water. The small towns around the lake added to the experience, giving me access to picnic areas, walking paths, and casual waterfront spots where I could take in the lake at a slower pace. The experience around Seneca Lake was generally relaxed and spread out, with no single concentrated entry point or structured route. I took a boat tour from one of the marinas, which gave me a more immersive perspective on the water, and I also pulled over at roadside overlooks and shoreline parks for simpler, quieter moments. Crowds varied by season, with summer being more active and the time I visited feeling much quieter.

Such a great spot for a picnic and a stroll down the pier. The lake is stunning with clear water…read moreand lovely views. It has plenty of public parking and is close to local shops, restaurants and Watkins Glen State Park. You can enjoy the boats coming in and out of the public marina from your picnic table!

We camped here for three nights and it was great. The other campground (Watkins Glen race track)…read morewere very wet because of so much rain, but this campground was dry! Good gravel roads, spacious site, and full hookups made it easy. Very close to down town, kids park across the street, and right at the bottom of the lake; so close to everything. The staff was very nice and accommodating as well. Great place to stay!

Campground is convenient to Watkins Glenn SP, but the sites are gravel and weeds, no laundry…read morefacilities , and the bathrooms are disgusting!!! They leave the doors to the bathroom open all day & night, vagrants and folks using Marina across the street use the bathrooms, they are not ADA compliant (there's no wheelchair stall), a wheelchair cannot fit into the shower area, there's hundreds of bugs all over the toilets, floors, sinks, etc.. The sanitary napkin disposal boxes have not been emptied, and there are spiderwebs covering the ceilings, windows and in every corner. The lights are filled with 1,000's of bugs! The majority of sites are permanent residents, and they'll tell you that their rent keep going up, but no improvements are being made. For almost $100/night, you don't get your monies worth!

They are awesome...pontoon boats are in great shape and staff are very helpful, always going beyond…read moreto help out in whatever they can.

We have stayed at the Lansing Harbor Marina for the last 3 years,…read more Greg & the TeaM were very accommodating, the lake views are amazing , the cabins are updated & well maintained and decorated, Lansing Harbor Marina was worth the drive, chas & cyn o-h-i-o

Last week my husband and I reserved a boat. We were excited to have a nice afternoon ride on a hot…read moreday. Packed all our gear and our dog. Arrived a few minutes early. Only to be told they don't have a boat for us. They apologized for over booking. After reading the other reviews, I think it was a blessing in disguise. Needless to say we'll never go there again.

We reserved a pontoon boat for the day (total of $550 with taxes and fuel surcharge). When we were…read moreescorted to our boat, our mouths dropped. It was called the party barge. Apparently there were too many party's on this boat. Every single cushion on this boat had huge tears in them. The boat was wet, full of spiders and moldy. We were told when we got there that we could only go 4 miles out. Also, none of the gauges worked, no depth finder, trim gage or radio. It was embarrassing pulling up to the Tiki bar with everyone staring at this boat that looked like it was falling apart. We have rented boats at Swan Bay in the 1000 Islands for less money and they were very well maintained. Proof is in the pictures! The only reason why I am giving it one star is because the staff was courteous.

A small group of paddlers in and around the Southern end of Cayuga Lake that love to paddle…read moreoutrigger canoes (wa'a in Hawai'ian). We practice regularly from May through October and compete in races during the summer as part of the East Coast Outrigger Racing Association.

From the owner: Cayuga Outrigger is a club that brings paddlers together who enjoy the sport of outrigger canoeing…read more We paddle on Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes region in upstate New York, in Ithaca.

We had the most memorable time on Cayuga Lake with Captain Mark! It was a little breezy and chilly…read morefor a July morning, but he got us on the fish and gave us a great day. My husband, 9 year old son and I all caught a variety of fish...and I earned bragging rights for life by catching a STURGEON!!!! It was huge...prob ~5', pics don't do it justice. I am still chasing that high :) I will not hesitate to get back out there on the Lakes with Summit To Stream Adventures every time we are in the area!

Fantastic experience! Was in town and me and a buddy took our teenage sons out for a day of…read morefishing. Captain Mark was awesome. Super easy going and took us to spots he knew well. You can tell he has a lot of experience and knows what he is doing. Caught 6, yes 6! Good sized lake trout. Boys had a great time. We will definitely go back and I would highly recommend to anyone in the area looking for a fishing charter.

We started our ride just behind the high school at Watkins glen and rode down to Pine Valley before…read morewe turned around. The trail is no paved but the surface is primarily very fine gravel which is amenable for road biking. When we got to pine valley the trail had larger stone and was not well kept so we turned around. If you're riding a fat tire or a mountain bike this is a great trail, if your on a road bike don't plan to go much past pine valley. We had a very nice ride :)

Voted trail "most likely to see a corpse on" by Outside magazine. Trail is seriously "shady" and…read morenot in a good way. Be careful where you park if you can find a trailhead. Serious "Deliverance" vibe the whole trail.