Directions
GPS ALERT: SOME GPS MACHINES WILL DIRECT YOU DOWN DIRT ROADS IN THE AREA, AS IT IS A SHORTER DISTANCE. DO NOT FOLLOW THOSE DIRECTIONS! PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS LISTED BELOW. THEY COVER ALL ROUTES TO CENTERVILLE ROAD.
FROM I-86: Take Exit 30 to State Route 19, heading North. Turn left onto route 243 in the town of Caneadea. Turn right onto Allegany County Road 23 (also know as Hume Road). Take 23 to Centerville Road. Turn right onto Centerville Road. About two miles turn left into Kampground.
FROM STATE RT. 19 in Houghton: Enter at Houghton College. Follow the road through the college. The college road ends at Centerville Road. Swing left onto Centerville Road for 1.3 miles. Turn right into Kampground.
FROM STATE RT. 19 IN HUME: Turn right onto Allegany County Road 23. Take 23 to Centerville Road. Turn left onto Centerville Road. About 2 miles turn left into Kampground.
FROM ROUTE 98: Follow 98S. Just before Rushford, Route 98 turns into Route 243. Stay on 243 and then make a left onto County Route 23. Take Route 23 to Centerville Road. Turn right onto Centerville Road. About 2 miles turn left into Kampground.
Get Google DirectionsLocal Area Attractions Near Houghton / Letchworth KOA
Letchworth State Park
Letchworth State Park is located just 12 miles (20 minutes) north from our campground. Letchworth is known as the "Grand Canyon of the east." This state park is one of the most scenically magnificent areas in the eastern U.S. The Genesee River roars through the gorge over three major waterfalls between cliffs--as high as 600 feet in some places--surrounded by lush forests. Hikers can choose among 66 miles of hiking trails.
Letchworth Balloon Festival - Dates TBD (usually in May)
Letchworth Arts and Crafts Show - Dates TBD (usually Columbus Day Weekend)
1 Letchworth State Park
Castile, NY 14427
Adventure Calls Outfitters
A trip down the river through “The Grand Canyon of the East” provides memories that will last a lifetime and is the perfect trip for first-time rafters, youth groups, and families with children.
7051 Lower Falls Road
Letchworth State Park
Castile, NY 14427
Darien Lake Theme Park
We are 46 miles (60 minutes) from Six Flags Darien Lake Theme Park Resort
Wiscoy Falls
Wiscoy Falls is located in Wiscoy, just 10 miles from the campground and on your way to Letchworth State Park. These falls allow you to jump right in and experience waterfalls like you have never done before. A must-see for all of our campers.
11601 Wiscoy Road
Portageville, NY 14536
Moss Lake Nature Sanctuary
The ultimate nature walk around this peat bog filled with geese, fish and turtles. Plan to visit this natural reserve located only 4 miles from the campground. Bring some bread because the fish really love to eat!
9149 Sand Hill Road
Houghton, NY 14744
Silver Lake State Park
Silver Lake State Park is a beautiful park that offers swimming, a boat launch for boating and fishing and is about 30 minutes from the campground. It also has picnic areas and a comfort station.
4213 W. Lake Road
Silver Springs, NY 14550
Charcoal Corral & Silver Lake Drive-In
Just 30 minutes from the campground is the Charcoal Corral & Silver Lake Drive-in. Not only does it have a movie drive-in, but It has miniature golf, a game room, a restaurant, pizza and ice cream. Enjoy your day on Silver Lake and have some fun in the evening at the Charcoal Corral & Silver Lake Drive-in.
7037 Chapman Ave.
Perry, NY 14530
Cuba Lake
Cuba Lake is 30 minutes from the campground, located north of the Village of Cuba, in western Allegany County. It is a man-made lake that was created in 1858. Public boating access is provided at the DEC boat launch site off West Shore Road, near the Rawson Creek inlet. A hand launch into the creek itself can accommodate canoes and kayaks. Tailored boats can launch at the main launch, which is equipped with a concrete ramp and floating docks. Parking is available for 24 cars with trailers and 10 additional cars.
70 County Road 25
Cuba, NY 14727
Rushford Lake
Rushford Lake is a 585 acre man-made reservoir located 15 minutes from the campground in northwest Allegany County.
Anglers have access at two spots on the north side of the lake. The Balcom Beach area provides shore fishing access and a trailered boat launch.
From Route 243, take Balcom Beach Road to Old State Road. Shore fishing access is also available on the north side of the Caneadea Dam, from the picnic area at the end of Lake Road (Formerly Dam Road).
Stony Brook State Park
Stony Brook State Park is 50 minutes from the campground and features a rugged gorge in the rolling hills of Western New York. You can enjoy the park's rich scenery while picnicking, swimming or hiking. The North Entrance for day use visitors features a picnic area with tables, grills, restrooms, playground, natural stream-fed pool, and entrance to the hiking trails.
10820 Route 36 South
Dansville, NY 14437
Hidden Valley Animal Adventure
Just 30 miles or 45 minutes from the campground you can go for a trolley ride through a 60-acre park that allows visitors to view & interact with zebras, bison & more.
2887 Royce Road
Varysburg, NY 14167
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is just an hour and half (1 1/2 hours) from the campground. Many of our campers enjoy Letchworth for a day and then head up to Niagara Falls the next day. You do need your passport or an enhanced Driver's License (Issued by New York, Michigan, Vermont and Washington only) to travel to the Canadian side.
Corning Museum of Glass
The Corning Museum of Glass is a museum in Corning, New York, located an hour and fifteen minutes (1.15 hours) from the campground that is dedicated to the art, history and science of glass. It was founded in 1951 by Corning Glass Works and currently has a collection of more than 50,000 glass objects, some over 3,500 years old.
1 Museum Way
Corning, NY 14830
The Strong Museum
The Strong is a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play. It is one of the largest history museums in the United States and one of the leading museums serving families. The Strong houses the world's largest and most comprehensive collection of historical materials related to play. The Strong museum is located an hour and a half (1 1/2 hours) from the campground.
1 Manhattan Square Drive
Rochester, NY 14607
Sprague's Maple Syrup Farm
Family-owned syrup farm & American restaurant featuring maple-infused items & breakfast all day. It is 50 minutes from the campground, but definitely worth the trip.
1048 Portville-Obi Rd
Portville, NY 14770
Cuba Cheese Shoppe
On your way home from Sprague's Maple Farm, stop by the Cuba Cheese Shoppe. The Cuba Cheese Shoppe is nestled in the farmlands of southwestern New York State where cheese has been a principle product since the late 1800's. Cuba, at that time, was the "cheese center of the world."
53 Genesee Street
Cuba, NY 14727
The Arcade and Attica Railroad
Welcome Aboard! The Arcade and Attica Railroad is located 17 miles (25 minutes) from our campground in the village of Arcade. Journey back in time.....even before you board the train. As you enter the historic station, you are surrounded by the history of railroading in America.
278 Main St.
Arcade, NY 14009
Angelica, NY
Historic Angelica, N.Y. is a beautiful town to walk through, with shops and parks and many historical buildings. Just 23 miles or 30 minutes from the campground.
49 Park Circle
Angelica, NY 14709
Wellsville Balloon Rally
30+ hot air balloons taking off nightly in July. Yearly event. 2021 dates TBD.
Houghton College
Houghton College provides an academically challenging, Christ-centered education in the liberal arts and sciences for students from diverse traditions and economic backgrounds.
Houghton College Facts
- Year founded: 1883
- Sponsored by: The Wesleyan Church
- Athletic Mascot: Highlander
- Colors: Purple & Gold
- 1,100 students representing 40 states and Canadian provinces and 25 foreign countries
1 Willard Ave.
Houghton, NY 14744
