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    Lakeside State Park

    3.9 (18 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Holding our own, next to the big rigs.
    Tara K.

    Lakeside Beach State Park was our destination for our inaugural camp-out ever with our new-to-us '97 pop-up and '99 conversion van! We were there for Mother's Day weekend this year. We picked Lakeside Beach because of the scenic waterfront location and proximity to home for our first trip (an hour'ish away for us). We were on site C-20, a roomy level electric site with a gravel pad. The campground is divided into loops, and C-loop is pet-free. Our site was spacious and level. The C-loop was very quiet, only a few campers on that early-in-the-season weekend. More people were filled in on the D- and E-loops, which are pet-friendly. The loop roads are flat and paved. The bathrooms on C-loop were your basic camping set-up. Not updated, nothing special, but clean and functional. We were there on a quiet weekend, so I'm not sure how the cleanliness holds up when it is busier in the summer. The showers were small, but hot and provided enough privacy. The camp store was cute and well-stocked. Prices seemed what you'd expect from a camp store; hiked up to varying degrees for the captive audience. But it's still nice to know you have an option to grab something at the park if you forgot it. The campground is up on a bluff overlook above Lake Ontario. Loop A- and part of loop D- have lave-view sites. But we liked the coverage of trees on our C-loop site to help buffer some of the wind off the lake. You can access the lake down a hilly pathway. The lakefront is limited, and there is no swimming here. We cast a few lines, no such luck with catching anything shoreline fishing on the spring day we were there. Overall, we had a great time camping at Lakeside Beach State Park. It was basic, not a lot of amenities, which is why I give it a good, average review compared to other state park camping. For early- or late-season camping, we'll return someday. For summer camping, the lack of swimming and trails wouldn't work for us. We made some great memories there for our first-ever camping trip though, so it will always have that warm-fuzzy place in our hearts.

    Quiet place to walk the dog during the closed season. Can be windy at times, dress warm. Great view of Lake Ontario!

    Perfect campsite on the water
    Erika M.

    We love, love, loved our camping stay at Lakeside Beach State Park. It doesn't hurt that we came at the most beautiful time of the year with the leaves changing colors, but we were blown away by the park and the surrounding area. Our campsite was perfect! It was level and generously spaced. Located right on the water, it offered incredible views of both sunrise and sunset. We were also grateful for the trees that protected us from any wind off of the water. The sites are furnished with a picnic table and fire ring. And though we were just tent camping, our site offered hookups. We were a close walk to the bathrooms, which were adequate and moderately clean. In addition to garbage dumpsters, the campgrounds offers recycling which was a happy surprise. We were only here for an overnight stay, but it certainly was a highlight of our trip and wish we would have been here for another night. The sites are roomy, but certainly not private from your neighbors. The local area is really pretty in the fall. It is surrounded with apple orchards and there is a gas station within a half a mile of the park.

    Taylor O.

    My fiance, dogs, friends, and I camped here for a long weekend recently. In the park there are only four loops that dogs are allowed, D-G. The other loops, I don't believe you can even walk your dog down the loop. Once the park really filled in on Friday, it was noisey as heck. All dogs were barking and people were very loud. Children were screaming all over the place. I noticed that the water sites are so large that you could probably hide from the noise. So I would book again only for a water site. The campground beach was very nice, from what I heard; spacious and clean. Dog owners, be prepared most of the sites are rocky so cork screws are difficult to use. I wouldn't make this a yearly trip but I did enjoy it fairly.

    During my walk on the disk golf course
    Joe S.

    This state park will get the job done, if you have interests in disk golf then you'll be reaching for a 4 star rating. I struggled to find decent photography (understanding the day was gloomy). Overall this state park might be better with nicer weather but from this occurrence it will be a 3 star experience.

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    Very nice park except for bathrooms, they could be better. Nice groomed and layed out park.

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    Golden Hill State Park

    Golden Hill State Park

    4.8(22 reviews)
    12.4 mi

    OMG THIS DRAFT IS A YEAR OLD!! Camping here for the second time. This time it's just me and the…read morehusband. On the motorcycles again and it's lovely. Checking in is easy and you can buy campfire wood and ice from the main office, and they'll even deliver it right to your campsite which was nice because there was no way I was gonna be able to carry 4 bundles of wood ($5 each) on my bike. They do have a nice playground. Not sure if I mentioned that in my first review. This is a good campground for families. The only thing I negative I can say about this place, and it isn't even their fault so I won't deduct any stars, is that there's a dairy farm right across the street from the entrance out on the main road so if the wind blows just right you get that awful ammonia and poop smell throughout the campground.

    Niagara County has beautiful parks throughout, and like many other fellow yelpers, other reviewers…read morebrought myself and my boyfriend here to explore. Even though it was early May, and camping yurts and other things in park, weren't open, hardly anyone at park with it being offseason, we sure did enjoy the exploration of the park. Sadly we didn't check out the light house, as it was closed. The playground replica of the Point Light House was fun to go on, yes, as an adult, Ill admit we both enjoyed letting out our inner child. The nature trails may have been a bit muddy from recent rain, but easy to manage, recommend if you check park out after rain, wear hiking boots, or sneakers you don't mind getting dirty. Perfect for anyone whose a nature lover.

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    Golden Hill State Park
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    HTR Niagara

    HTR Niagara

    4.7(62 reviews)
    44.8 mi

    HTR Niagara has everything you need for a great vacation experience. We visited for a family…read morereunion and were so impressed with our accommodations. The cabin we stayed in was comfy for our family of 5 and included a full bathroom with shower. It is still a camping experience so while you have a sink and coffee maker, there is no indoor grill or microwave. Everything was clean. We utilized the outdoor grill and fire pit nightly. Quiet hours were from 10pm-8am I appreciated all of the space in the cabin and strong AC. My only complaint is our mattress was a little hard so it wasn't the best sleep I've had, but overall these are above average accommodations for a camp ground. We enjoyed the accessibility of the site. You could easily walk to all of the amenities. If you are seeking amenities and things to do HTR will have you covered. We enjoyed the pool, mini golf, laser tag, kayak rentals, craft making hours, pedal bikes, and trails during our 4 night stay. All of these activities were included! Our kids had a blast and had something to do all day. The staff were very kind and really made us feel welcome. We loved the location as it was very close to Niagara Falls and restaurants in the surrounding area when we didn't want to cook on the camp grill. Overall, very happy with our visit and would highly recommend if you are looking for a camping experience without the work.

    This is a very large campground with a variety of accommodations. Everything from a tent site, to a…read moreyurt, RV hook up, or cabins. We stayed in one of the four tent sites. Note-the tent sites didn't offer a ton of privacy, it was kind of open. It was very close to two bathrooms. It was very quiet. We were so impressed upon arrival. Everything was well marked and clean. The general store has a little bit of everything. The staff was helpful and friendly. They offered a lot of family friendly activities. We were there during their harvest festival weekend. They offered hay rides and cider and donuts by their bon fire the first night we were there. Almost all of their activities are included. They charge a fee for their zip lines. They offer free pedal bike usage alongwith boat usage. It is conveniently located to Niagara Falls. They offer late check-in and even check in for folks who don't have a reservation, if they have availability Saturday morning the store opened at 9 AM a little late for us since we were on the road by 845. We were hoping to buy acup of coffee (they have $2 K-cups).

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    HTR Niagara - Ziplining Wed, Sat & Sun mornings!!

    Ziplining Wed, Sat & Sun mornings!!

    HTR Niagara
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    Four Mile Creek State Park

    Four Mile Creek State Park

    4.5(24 reviews)
    39.0 mi

    Four Mile Creek State Park, New York I found this campground…read moreon Https://parks.ny,gov as I was planning a trip, a lifelong goal, to see Niagara Falls. I chose Four Mile Creek State Park for its proximity to the Falls, and nearby attractions like Fort Niagara, an Aquarium, the Niagara Power Vista, and the Underground Railroad Heritage Center, to name a few. This camp offers a shuttle service to these places, no need to worry about parking! I was welcomed by a cheerful office staff and given a map for the Niagara Falls State Park. I went to my site 13, it was nicely shaded and I had access to 30amp service and water a few sites away. The bathrooms & showers were clean and had access to washer/dryer. I met lots of nice people and the weather was great. (6/1 to 6/8) Every member of staff I encountered was friendly and accommodating. Shout out to maintenance staff, Mike, the shuttle driver and Tim, manning the Camp Store. In fact, Tim even circulates the campground every night after the store is closed with ice & firewood. I visited the Falls, walking all over the American side then walked across the bridge to Canada for lunch observing the Canadian side of the Falls. But my favorite thing about this whole journey was the sunsets on Lake Ontario. On clear nights, the city of Toronto is visible. Every night campers would drift down to the field on the lake to watch the sunset. It was the most mesmerizing thing, many different people connecting with this beautiful world.

    We love this campground and our tent site! We were near the bathrooms, within sight of the…read moreplayground and could see the water. The little beach area was only about a 3 minute walk. It is such a cool campground and with it you get free parking in downtown near the attractions.

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    Four Mile Creek State Park
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    Arrowhead Camping Area

    Arrowhead Camping Area

    5.0(3 reviews)
    64.1 mi

    Sure miss the old days camping at arrowhead camping area I remember the bull family quite well and…read morethey were awesome back in the 60-70's I would love to get back to arrowhead camping and stay with them for a couple of nights and remember the past and what a great time we all had loved going to the lodge and singing with everyone. Going on a lion hunt going to catch a big one I'm not scared was my favorite I miss that place some day I hope to make it back to arrowhead in the hopefully near future

    I have been coming to camp arrowhead for as long as I can remember and have spent many summers…read morethere. My grandparents and cousins were seasonal campers for a loooong time. Now as an adult I can appreciate it even more! There are plenty of trails to explore by foot or bike. If that's not your speed, you can rent the paddle boats or a canoe to go around Rabbit Island, go fishing, or go for a dip in the lake. It's a nice quiet campground and coming from the city, you can really see the stars out there! If tent camping or RV camping isn't your thing, you can go glamping and rent one of their cabins. They're perfect to enjoy with some family or friends (I've done both on a few occasions). Bonus- you get your own shower, toilet and a fully functional kitchen! But you'll have to book them early as they can go fast! My family has long ties with the Bull family and they are truly amazing people! Definitely book a weekend (or a season) with Camp Arrowhead!

    Medina / Wildwood Lake KOA - Christmas in July.

    Medina / Wildwood Lake KOA

    2.5(21 reviews)
    12.9 mi

    This KOA is small, caters to families and offers plenty of activities and amenities, including two…read moresmall pools, a lake with kayaks and pedal boats, playgrounds, a bounce pad, a water slide, volleyball, video games, and organized weekend activities. Adults can also enjoy wine and margarita slushies, and they serve burgers, hot dogs, and pizza. We stayed in a deluxe cabin with a full bathroom and partial kitchen. The cabin was comfortable and well equipped with Wi-Fi, a refrigerator, sink, coffee maker, dishes and utensils, a TV with Roku, a futon, bunk beds, a queen bedroom, ceiling fans, and air conditioning. However, unlike other KOA deluxe cabins we've stayed in, this one had no stovetop, which made preparing meals difficult. We also had to bring our own towels, pillows, and linens, which reduced the convenience expected from a larger cabin. There were a couple of maintenance issues. The air conditioner appeared to have mold, although maintenance said the black material was foam and cleaned it promptly. More seriously, the cabin lacked a door sweep, allowing large numbers of flies inside. The flies caused significant problems for the children, they had to take allergy medicine. Maintenance responded quickly but could not resolve the door issue. The front-desk experience was mixed. Staff were friendly, but we received conflicting information about what linens and towels to bring and never received a callback to our voice message. Check-in was somewhat confusing because three cabins had been reserved under different names, not sure why we had an issue with that but staff remained pleasant and the process was eventually resolved. We weren't a fan of the golf-cart culture. Guests can bring or rent golf carts, and the campground became noisy with constant cart traffic and late-night partying. Our neighbors hosted a large gathering with loud music and many guests, continuing until after 2 a.m., with no enforcement of quiet hours. This significantly detracted from the family-oriented experience. Overall, we made some good memories and appreciated the campground's amenities and friendly staff, but this place is better suited to families with older children (around 8+) or groups looking for a fun, social, party-oriented weekend. We might return when their children are older and would particularly recommend this KOA for birthday celebrations or groups that want to rent golf carts and enjoy the lively atmosphere.

    Campground is very well kept. Store and Wine bar are a real plus. We have been seasonal for 13…read moreyears. Great place for your kids.

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    Medina / Wildwood Lake KOA - Fireworks at camp celebrating New Year's in the summer. Great

    Fireworks at camp celebrating New Year's in the summer. Great

    Medina / Wildwood Lake KOA
    Medina / Wildwood Lake KOA

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