October within the Finger Lakes Area is one thing particular. The hills round Camp Bell Campground burst into fiery shades of pink, orange, and gold. The air turns crisp, apples are in season, and in every single place you look, there’s a pumpkin or two (or twenty). In the event you’re fortunate sufficient to be tenting with us this month, right here’s how to take in each cozy, colourful second! 🍂
🍁 Chase the Colours: The place to See Peak Foliage
One of many largest perks of October tenting is the leaf present — and Camp Bell places you near among the greatest fall shade drives within the area:
Keuka Lake Wine Path: Attractive lakeside roads + wineries with harvest specials.
Hammondsport to Naples: Scenic Route 54A is a stunner this time of 12 months.
Spencer Crest Nature Heart: Simply 20 minutes from the campground, this Corning gem presents vibrant forest trails and peaceable overlooks.
🎃 Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes & Spooky Enjoyable
Searching for festive household enjoyable? These close by spots ship pumpkins, hayrides, and a contact of Halloween spirit:
Smithome Farms – Huge Flats (~25 min)Identified for its kid-friendly corn maze and big pumpkin choice. Seize a cider donut when you’re at it!
Bradley Farms – Elmira (~35 min)Pumpkin patch, haunted points of interest, and many fall treats. Examine their schedule for October occasions.
Wickham Farms – Rochester (~1 hr)In the event you’re up for a scenic drive, this place is a fall wonderland with apple selecting, video games, meals vans, and big leaping pillows for the youngsters.
🔥 Cool-Climate Tenting Suggestions
October nights within the Finger Lakes can get chilly, however that simply makes campfires cozier. Right here’s keep snug:
Pack additional layers — hoodies, flannels, and fuzzy socks are your greatest pals.
Deliver a heat sleeping bag and an insulated sleeping pad.
Use hand heaters in your pockets or boots on these brisk mornings.
Maintain a thermos of sizzling cider or cocoa able to sip by the fireplace. ☕
📸 Make the Most of Your October Keep
Camp Bell Campground is your good basecamp for fall enjoyable. Whether or not you’re enjoyable beneath golden timber or venturing out to festivals and farms, the reminiscences you make this month might be value framing.
Don’t wait — October books up quick! Reserve your website now and are available take pleasure in probably the most colourful, cozy season of the 12 months.
Glad fall from all of us at Camp Bell Campground! 🍁
