Tucked along Jared Road in Himrod, on the quiet eastern shore of Seneca Lake between the busier hubs of Watkins Glen and Geneva, Back-Achers Campsite is the kind of small, family-run operation that rewards campers who prefer personality over polish. The name alone signals a sense of humor, and the campground delivers on that promise with a laid-back atmosphere where repeat visitors outnumber first-timers by a healthy margin. Sites are shaded and spacious enough that you don't feel stacked on top of your neighbors — a contrast to the larger state park campgrounds in the region.

What earns Back-Achers its FLX Finest Silver for Best Campground is the combination of location and character. You're minutes from Seneca Lake wine trail wineries, within striking distance of Watkins Glen State Park's gorge trail, and close enough to Geneva's restaurant scene for a dinner run. But the campground itself has the feel of a place that hasn't been corporatized — the kind of spot where the owners know your name by your second visit. For campers who want a base in the heart of Finger Lakes wine country without the crowds of the state park system, Back-Achers is the locals' pick.