Second time mining, but first at this location. You can mine here until sunset unlike other…read morelocations that have a set time to close. Earlier in the year gives you a longer opportunity to mine! $28 per person to enter. There is equipment to rent or buy, I suggest renting compared to the prices of buying, or bring your own! Compared to another mines, this one is smaller with three different areas, we chose the black diamond mine. Being newly excavated, we had a chance at unearthing more diamonds in this location versus cracking open the stones. Unfortunately, we stopped in during a mining competition so one mine was pretty much off-limits but we were still able to find a lot of cool diamonds and rocks

Knowledgeable and welcoming staff, cabin was clean, bathrooms were clean, camp showers were hot…read more Cabins have windows and an overhead fan, but if you are going during the hot season, bring an extra to help move air through. We went at a rough time with a brutal heat index but came back with a decent collection of stones. My son wandered and found a few stones loose in the dirt of the mine. Definitely suggest bringing a pop up canopy for shade while mining. The sluicing option (buy a bag, pour in sieve, rinse) produced some great stones and fossils that we can't wait to tumble and polish. Most of the lot is gravel, which makes for difficult terrain for wheelchair users. The beds in the cabin are rough sleeping, especially after a day spent mining. If you can, pack extra padding for a better sleep. Overall, a good experience. We'll be back when the temps aren't so cruel and see what we can get when we aren't risking heat exhaustion to pound rocks.

We stayed in the mini cabin last summer and it was absolutely wonderful. Beautiful view and…read moresecluded area, wood was delivered right to our site, we were able to have a tent up to the right of our site, camp store was great but it wasn't really opened since Covid they said, the bathrooms and showers were immaculate, they even had a band and nice big gazebo area with tables, they also have a big park for kids to play in and also had a lot of activities going on for the kids as well which our kids enjoyed a lot. Dollar general and Stewart's is about 5 mins away.... Also have nice trails to walk on and a beautiful pond to fish and swim in with a nice little beach area. Will be going back again highly recommend. All staff was very nice and helpful.

Tourist trap, not a real true camping experience. This campground is more akin to Jellystone. I…read morewouldn't recommend it. I've been all over the United States and throughout the Adirondacks, and Pop's Lake doesn't even represent the true feel of the Adirondacks. It is inexpensive, but i would recommend taking your money and time elsewhere. Jason Miller

Great campground and even though our sites were bordered on both sides by a road they were…read morerelatively private. Bathrooms, while old, were clean enough. No paper towels or air dryers tho so good luck after you wash your hands. Fire pit severely run down and almost unusable, so come prepared. Lake is gorgeous. No lifeguard and you can swim wherever. Kayak and canoe rental but go early--rental is for all day & two person kayaks are gone quickly. Now for the bad. We stayed Fourth of July weekend so expected noise. But...fireworks went until 1 am. The following day someone was playing karaoke until midnight. No policing the grounds to enforce quiet hours and the campground is smack dab in the middle of houses. Sleep is next to impossible. The day we left some idiot drove through at 5 am with windows open & music blasting.

Sites are nasty not mowed and people dum there septic tanks from their campers into the woods and…read morethe beach isn't a beach lol it's 10 feet of sad where ya gotta watch out for whatever could be underneath it and the bathrooms are horrible I'd rather go in a bucket

This is a beautiful park. Large sites, friendly people, beautiful pool and peaceful surroundings.read more

It's quiet...beautiful...close to downtown Saratoga. Nice bathhouse...laundry and pool. Have been…read moregoing here for 3 years. Love it.

Very large campground and lots of trees--the sites all were covered. A TON of mosquitoes but it…read morealso did rain everyday. The bathrooms are a hot mess and dark (at least by campsites 1-30) and the showers are beat as well. Beach is nice, water is great, but the rules posted are not the rules they go by. Case in point, the paperwork said you can have two cars but check in says one, and charged our second car $10. I probably wouldn't return. Also the grate over the grill was too spaced and we couldn't put anything smallish on it and had to buy disposable grates.

I have visited this beach site twice. The view and location is amazing (great for walking around)…read more The beach is so-so. I didn't trust the waters enough to swim in it.

This is how a campground should be run. The grounds were nice with lots of flowers and a beautiful…read moreriver. (If we get to come back we would book a river site because they looked so relaxing.) they had a permanent food truck that had really good chicken fingers. They also had an ice cream stand. Cute little themed cabins throughout. There were lots of activities in the campground. Across the street was the "diamond" mine (quartz) and that was really fun. Definitely recommend.

Picturesque KOA campground with a working "diamond" mine where you can dig for gems, or just get…read morethem at the gift shop. Lots of trees, open fields, and the Canada Creek runs along the campground. People tube down it along the campground. There is a nice camp store with things you might need as well as souvenirs to purchase. They have outdoor stands with burgers, hot dogs, adult drinks, ice cream desserts, etc. There used to be a mining themed restaurant but that seemed to be closed. There is still a snack bar near the mine location. Interesting things such as a cabin made in the form of a huge tree/house. GPS may take you along hilly backroads so. Eat to follow their directions to the campground

Love this campground! It's beautiful, quiet place to tent…read more Matt does an excellent job, running the campground. Looking forward to next years visit!

I loved it here and honestly the most family friendly quiet spot to vacation, cute cabins,…read morebeautiful event barn and amazing views!!!

Sites are really big enough space for all your needs. All gravel no grass (that didn't bother us)…read more We were here from July 1st - July 5th and there was very little activities for kids or adults. On the 4th was a golf cart parade, one man band at the pool from 12-2pm and a magician from 7p-8p. The whole week had very minimal maybe an hour of candy bar bingo here and there (once a day). No local fireworks or parades were advertised. Unfortunately I think they really put the hype into the pool but after 4 days of just pool it gets boring. It's definitely more for your little kids. The pool is only 4 feet deep and the slides are nice and slow. We enjoyed our time there but for the price and no activities we probably won't be going back.

Beautiful Grounds, Shockingly Unprofessional Management…read more We stayed at Moose Hillock in 2023 and had an amazing time--clean cabins, beautiful pool, friendly staff. This year was the complete opposite. From the start, store employees were cold and dismissive. My 5-year-old tried to chat with a cashier who completely ignored her. At checkout, when I politely shared my disappointment, the young woman said "whatever." Then a manager named Ed came in, looked up my reservation, and told me he had written in my file that I was an "entitled, rude, and pissy b****." He smirked and told me to "write that in my review," then sarcastically wished me a "safe" ride home so he'd never have to see me again. The property is gorgeous, but buyer beware: that beauty hides a management team whose behavior can be erratic, combative, and alarmingly disconnected from professional standards.

Very friendly staff at front gate beautiful lake to swim in and camping available as well.read more

This is a gorgeous state park on the northeast edge of Otsego Lake. My wife, two teenage sons (15…read moreyrs, 13 yrs), and I came here with our miniature poodle for a quick visit during a 4-night stay in Sharon Springs, NY. We came here every day to enjoy the lovely view of the lake, take a leisurely stroll with the dog, and spend an afternoon fishing (for my 15 year old son). It's about a 15-20 minute drive from Cooperstown along the east shore. At the main entrance, you'll pay a $7 admission fee per vehiecle, or you can just show your NY State Parks Empire Pass card. This is a gem of a park that is well worth the price of admission. First, it feels open and spacious with nice hiking trails. Second, the view of Lake Otsego is lovely. You may see a few kayakers or windsurfers on the lake depending on weather conditions. If you have young children, this is a must-visit place as there are kid-friendly playgrounds. Third, the lake is shallow and calm by the beach, but the water temperature can feel a bit chilly. In the summer, they have lifeguards available starting at 11:00am. Finally, the park has a concession stand which sells basic snacks, hot dogs, and drinks. It's also worth it to take a short walk up the hill to see Hyde Hall and the view of the lake from there!

Before you come here, if you want to hike behind the waterfalls, Indian Ladder Trail is closed…read moreduring the winter and through April due to ice. Other than that, all the trails are open and still fun to hike and enjoy the views. Also the state park is free during off season and much less traffic, which is a bonus. Luckily, I came in late March where most of the snow and ice has melted, and I could explore with regular hiking shoe. I did a loop at the Paint Mine trail. Maybe 2miles total. There are some small waterfalls there, fairly easy loop, no real elevation change. There are a couple overlooks at the park where you can see over the valley. If weather permits, you can see city of Albany at far away with a waterfall on the side. It was very foggy at my first day, so I had to go back again.

Today two friends and I visited the Nature Center to see a wildlife art show/exhibit. There were a…read morevariety of media: photography, felting, ink art, watercolors, acrylics and oil paintings and sculptures. The artists' pieces are beautiful. I was especially impressed with the paintings created on wild turkey feathers. Rarely do I head to Thacher State Park in March...I am so glad we did. I highly recommend viewing this art show now. It is running until March 29th. I look forward to returning to John Boyd Thacher State Park in warmer weather when the trails are open. Truly a treasure!