Camping and outdoor activities in Marcellus, New York

Marcellus Park, located at 2443 Platt Road in Marcellus, New York, is a beloved institution in the Central New York Area. This park offers a variety of amenities, including pavilions and picnic areas perfect for gatherings throughout the spring, summer, and fall seasons. Visitors can enjoy activities such as skateboarding, beach volleyball, horseshoes, and baseball, ensuring there is always something to do. During the winter months, the park also offers ice skating and monthly winter moonlight walks. Marcellus Park is managed by the Town of Marcellus Parks and Recreation Department, ensuring a well-maintained and enjoyable experience for all who visit.

The Skaneateles Conservation Area is a beautiful park and tourist attraction located at 1898 County Road 133 in Marcellus, New York, United States. This institution consists of three geographically separate municipal conservation areas, including the Skaneateles Conservation Area, the Mabel M. Reynolds Nature Preserve, and the Dunning tract. The Skaneateles Conservation Area, situated on Old Seneca Turnpike and Gully Road, covers approximately 300 acres of land with wooded areas, a fishing pond, beaver pond, wetlands, waterfall, observation decks, pavilion, picnic tables, and lean-to for camping. The Mabel M. Reynolds Nature Preserve, located on Benson Road and Reynolds Road, spans about 123 acres of woodland. The Dunning tract, behind Grace Chapel on US Rt. 20 and NY Rt. 175, encompasses around 90 acres of land, with a third of it being wooded and the rest leased for agricultural purposes.