Can you reserve a site at Finger Lakes - Hector District?

No. Finger Lakes - Hector District is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Finger Lakes - Hector District

Facility · New York ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

854 ft

Elevation

The Finger Lakes National Forest, positioned along the ridges between Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake, offers scenic beauty and unlimited recreational opportunities any season of the year. Whether you are a hiker, cross country skier, camper, fishing or hunting enthusiast, snowmobiler, horseback rider, mountain biker, or wildlife watcher, the Forest can provide the recreational experience you are seeking!

The most popular season is autumn when the trees and pastures are ablaze with color. Hunter ejoy the woods and brush lands of the forest during this time. Summer is a popular time for camping, hiking, horseback riding, bicycling, and fishing. Winter brings out cross country skiers, snowmobiles, and snowshoe enthusiasts. In spring, the Forest bursts forth from the grip of winter with emerging leaves on the trees, bird flyway activity, and numerous wildflowers that are visible along many of the Forest trails and pastures. The first fishing days are enjoyed by a lot of people.

Spring is also mud season, which is usually short but intense. Going "off-road" and hiking on wet trails is not encouraged during this time.

Finger Lakes National Forest - Hector Ranger District Office Information

Address

5218 State Route 414
Hector, NY 14841

Phone

1-607-546-4470

Typical weather

Typically 79°F in Jul, down to 30°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	30	33	40	53	67	74	79	77	71	58	46	35
Low °F	14	15	21	32	43	52	56	55	48	39	30	21
Precip in	2.3	2.0	2.7	3.3	3.1	4.3	3.9	3.7	4.1	4.1	2.8	2.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Finger Lakes - Hector District

Can you reserve a site at Finger Lakes - Hector District?: No. Finger Lakes - Hector District is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Finger Lakes - Hector District

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Marriott Syracuse Downtown 52.9 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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