Fair Haven sits on the south shore of Lake Ontario, where Blind Sodus Bay opens into one of the best freshwater fisheries in the country. In fall, the Chinook salmon run draws anglers from across the Northeast. In summer, the bay fills with boats and the beach at the state park fills with families. It’s a quiet corner of New York between Syracuse and Rochester that runs on water.
Fair Point Marina and RV Resort puts you right on it. Waterfront RV sites, a full-service marina with boat slips, cabins, and a patio looking out over the bay. This guide covers RV camping on Lake Ontario at Fair Haven: the sites and hookups, the marina, where the salmon and bass are, and the beach and wine country a short drive away.
Why Stay at Fair Haven
On the Water, With Your Boat
Fair Point is a marina first, so you can keep your boat at the slip and step from your RV to the dock. Blind Sodus Bay gives you protected water for launching, and Lake Ontario opens up just beyond it. For boaters and anglers, that proximity is the whole point.
Between Syracuse, Rochester, and the Finger Lakes
Fair Haven sits roughly an hour from both Syracuse and Rochester, and the northern Finger Lakes and their wineries are a short drive south. You get a quiet lakeshore base with real towns and wine country within easy reach.
A Summer Base for the South Shore
When you’re off the water, Fair Haven Beach State Park is minutes away with a sand beach, hiking, and the Sterling Nature Center next door. The Sterling Renaissance Festival runs summer weekends just up the road, and the Finger Lakes wine trails are an easy afternoon south. It’s a small town that does summer right.
Fair Point Marina & RV Resort by RJourney: Waterfront on Blind Sodus Bay
Fair Point Marina and RV Resort sits at 14990 West Bay Road in Fair Haven, on the south shore of Lake Ontario where Blind Sodus Bay meets the lake, between Syracuse and Rochester. The resort pairs waterfront RV sites with a working marina: boat slips, full hookups, cabins, kitchen and patio access, and direct waterfront views. Rated 4.6 stars across 119 reviews, it’s a small, water-first resort built for boaters and anglers.
Golf carts are welcome for getting around the marina with proof of insurance on file at the office.
Sites & Hookups
RV sites run full hookup with 30 and 50-amp service, in pull-through and back-in layouts, and every site includes water hookups. Many sites sit close to the water with views over Blind Sodus Bay. There’s no dump station on site, so plan a stop on the way in or out, but the trade is waterfront access most parks can’t touch. Once you’re on West Bay Road, follow it all the way down to the marina on the right.
What's On-Site
This is a water-first resort, so the amenities point at the lake: a full-service marina with boat slips, waterfront access, a swimming area, a kitchen and patio, restrooms, and outdoor games. Golf carts are permitted around the property with insurance on file. WiFi covers the resort for trip planning and posting the day’s catch. The draw here isn’t a water park; it’s the water itself, right off your site.
Things to Do Around Fair Haven
Troll Lake Ontario for salmon and trout, work Blind Sodus Bay for bass and walleye, or just take the boat out for a sunset cruise. Kayaks and small craft launch easily from the protected bay, and the marina keeps you steps from the dock.
Fair Haven Beach State Park has a sand beach, trails, and pavilions minutes away, with the Sterling Nature Center next door for quiet shoreline walks. The Sterling Renaissance Festival draws crowds on summer weekends. It’s an easy town to spend a slow day in.
Drive south into the Finger Lakes for wineries around Cayuga and Seneca Lakes, head to the Sodus Bay lighthouse to the west, or make a day of Syracuse or Rochester, each about an hour away, for city food and museums.
Good to Know Before You Roll In
There's no dump station at the resort. Plan a stop on the way in or out; all RV sites include water hookups.
Fair Point runs seasonally, spring through fall. Peak lines up with summer boating and the fall salmon run; ask about seasonal sites and slips.
The Chinook salmon run peaks in late summer and fall. Book early if you're coming for it; charters and slips fill up.
Golf carts are welcome around the marina, but you'll need to show proof of insurance at the office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there RV parks in Fair Haven, NY?
Yes. Fair Point Marina and RV Resort has waterfront full-hookup RV sites on Blind Sodus Bay, and its sister RJourney property, Shady Shores Campground, sits nearby in the Sterling area. Between the two, the Fair Haven area covers both marina-side and classic campground stays.
Do the RV sites at Fair Point Marina have hookups?
Yes. Sites are full hookup with 30 and 50-amp service in pull-through and back-in layouts, and every site includes water hookups. There’s no dump station on site, so plan a stop on the way in or out. Many sites look straight out over Blind Sodus Bay.
What does an RV site on Lake Ontario cost at Fair Point?
Overnight stays start at $40.80 a night, and extended or seasonal stays start at $2,350 a month. Peak runs late spring through the fall salmon run, and the office can walk you through seasonal site and marina slip availability at (315) 216-7330.
What is a marine RV park?
It’s an RV resort attached to a working marina, so your boat docks steps from your site instead of sitting on a trailer. Fair Point Marina is exactly that: boat slips on Blind Sodus Bay, waterfront full-hookup RV sites, cabins, and direct access to Lake Ontario fishing.
How does Fair Point compare with Shady Shores Campground?
Both are RJourney properties in the Sterling and Fair Haven area. Fair Point is the water-first base: a marina with boat slips, waterfront RV sites, and cabins on Blind Sodus Bay. Shady Shores is its sister campground nearby. If your trip centers on a boat, Fair Point is the fit.
Is Fair Point Marina open year-round?
No, it’s a seasonal lake resort running spring through fall. Peak season lines up with summer boating and the fall Chinook salmon run, when sites, cabins, and slips fill fastest. Book early for those windows; shoulder weeks in spring and late fall come easier.
Plan Your Stay on Lake Ontario
Summer weekends and the fall salmon run fill the marina fast. Our team can help you line up a waterfront site, cabin, or slip for your dates.
Check Availability at Fair Point Marina (315) 216-7330