Camping

"We stayed for 2 nights and the park was very nice. Words I would use to describe it: Clean, quiet, popular, convenient. We are newbie campers. Your campground hosts were excellent, (they) went out of their way to help us and others, offering advice and even demonstrating the proper way to set things up. Even when they are off duty, they are still working to insure that things are running smoothly. We were very impressed by their dedication."

Garner & Judy L., Buffalo

Create an overnight adventure at beautiful Oneida Shores Park in Brewerton and enjoy your choice of over 50 shaded lake view campsites - spaces for tents and self-contained RV's and sites with electric and water, all with individual parking areas, picnic tables, grills and hot showers, plus free beach use when the beach is open, click here for hours, and boat launch access, are all available for your convenience. Please note: There is no wi-fi or cable at the campgrounds.

The campground is located at 9400 Bartell Road, Brewerton, NY. Click here for map/directions.

NEW - Reserve AND pay for your site online! Reservations may be made beginning January 1 for the season.

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2023 Days of Operation, subject to change:

Weekends (Friday & Saturday nights only) Friday, April 28 - Sunday, May 21
Daily, Friday, May 26 - Sunday, October 8

Camping Rates

Basic Site - no utilities (tents only) - $25/night
Waterfront Site - no utilities (tents only) - $25/night
Electric (30 amp) & Water (RV's, tents, pop-ups & small trailers) - $35/night
Dump Station Free for registered campers - $5/use for other

Click here for campground policies, please read before placing any reservations/making any payments.
Please note: Changes, cancellations or refunds will not be made unless permit holder notifies park staff via email, oneida@ongov.net, at least one week (7) days prior to reservation date. (A minimum one night fee is non-refundable on all reservations.)

If you prefer to make a reservation over the phone, contact us at (315) 676-7366 during regular business hours, Monday-Friday, excluding holidays, 8:00am - 4:00pm.

Firewood Alert
The NYS Department of Environment Conservation has issued a regulation that prohibits the import of firewood into New York unless it has been heat treated to kill pests. The regulation also limits the transportation of untreated firewood to less than 50 miles from its source. Quarantines exist which further restrict firewood transportation. For more information please visit http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/28722.html

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County Executive Ryan McMahon and Galaxy Media Announce 34th Season of Lights on the Lake
October 18, 2023 - Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon, Parks Commissioner Brian Kelley, and Galaxy Media Chief Operating Officer Carrie Wojtaszek announce that the 34th season of Wegmans Lights on the Lake is scheduled to illuminate Onondaga Lake Park in Liverpool, November 13 –January 12, 2024, from 5-10pm, nightly.
Murphy's Island Trail Temporarily Closing
October 4, 2023 - A section of Onondaga Lake Park known as the Murphy's Island Trail Extension, will be temporarily closed beginning Tuesday, October 10 for maintenance and repairs.