Rivers Crossing Campground & Marina sits on 46 acres along the Clyde River in Savannah, bordered by the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge — one of the most significant birding and wetland habitats in the Northeast. The setting alone would be enough to justify a visit, but what earned Rivers Crossing FLX Finest Gold for Best Campground in 2025 is the sheer ambition of its programming. Over 200 events per season — themed weekends, live music, costume contests, pool parties — transform what could be a quiet riverside campground into one of the most socially active outdoor destinations in the Finger Lakes.

The marina component adds a dimension that most campgrounds in the region lack. Boaters can dock and camp, giving the property a dual identity as both a land-based campground and a water-access hub for the interconnected canal and river system that threads through this part of New York. The Clyde River connects to the Erie Canal and, by extension, to the broader network of Finger Lakes waterways — a geographic advantage that serious boaters understand.

For families and groups who want their camping experience to include more than campfires and quiet contemplation, Rivers Crossing delivers an events calendar that rivals some small-town summer festival lineups. The proximity to Montezuma Wildlife Refuge means that even on the quietest weekday, the birding is world-class. It's an unusual combination — party campground meets nature preserve — and locals have clearly decided it works.