This is a beautiful Onondaga County Park. There are several well marked trails of different…read morelengths. The two we walked were nice and shady, 1.2 and.6 miles, but because of the stairs and inclines, it ended up being a vigorous workout. The lower waterfall observation area was shady and beautiful with several benches to rest before the climb back up the stairs. The bathrooms were clean and it was a beautiful day.

I visited a couple of weeks ago, back when we had warm-but-not-yet-sweltering weather. This park is…read morea bit of a distance from Syracuse, but worth the drive. It's not too far off from Heritage Hill Brewery, so you can do a two-for and visit both-- however the park is lovely and worth a visit on its own. There's an overlook near the entrance where you can get a glimpse of the waterfall. However, the falls are also within walking distance of the start of the trail. The hill is on a slant and there are steep stairs, so the view may not be accessible for those who have difficulty walking. However, it was so calming just to sit and watch and listening to the waterfall. The day I went, there were others out but the paths didn't feel claustrophobic. I took some time and walked through the woods. The trail I took was relatively short, I think about a half mile total. I appreciated that there was a marker at the start that let you know how long it was. I am by no means a regular hiker (hoping to change that one day!) but this trail wasn't exhausting and was quite serene. This is a great park with a great waterfall and is definitely worth checking out!

My wife and I stayed here one night on a road trip, and it was one of the nicest RV parks we've…read morebeen to! Amenities (showers, bathrooms, etc) were clean and easily accessible, comes with 15/30/50A hookups that worked flawlessly, and in spite of our very late (~11pm) arrival the manager still came out to personally greet us and was very friendly! The site is also very quiet and conveniently (~15 minutes away) located to Hot Springs.

We absolutely loved this seasonal park! The owners found us a spot for our travel trailer after…read morechanging our reservation twice before! The grounds were immaculate. The rules were clearly stated and the price was very reasonable. We felt very welcome by the owners and will go again.

Great place for family camping. Nice hiking trails beautiful sunsets. The beach isn't the greatest…read morefor swimming but overall a beautiful campground.

This place was amazing. We had such a fun time hiking here. There was also a campground that seemed…read morenice but we did not go for camping. Great place to walk your dogs and check out an amazing view. There are several different trails to enjoy. We did almost all of them when we were there! I definitely recommend a day trip to check this place out. The hiking is also very easy good for different fitness levels.

Excellent for children. There are lots of planned activities for the kids. Rented a cabin it was…read moreclean and nice situated on a flat site with river front. Had the opportunity to meet the owners and they were great. Very professional and friendly. Even with all the kids there the campground was not too loud and seemed orderly. Bathroom/showers were clean and neat way better than most campgrounds. Would have been 5 stars but some things need updating. Management is well aware of these things and are working to improve them. Would definitely recommend, I never mind spending money with good hardworking people that deserve my business.

HORRIBLE!!! maintenance man was horrible to our party. Disrespectful and aggressive. called me…read morenames and everything over a car being parked in the wrong spot

We drove through to check it out. It looks like an encampment-NO space between sites & it's obvious…read morethe owners are only in it for the almighty dollar. Just awful. Almost made a reservation on the phone prior to visit but customer service person was pressuring to make res. Thank heavens!

We are currently staying at Shady Shores Campground in the "Vacation Home" and these accommodations…read moreare outstanding! The home is completely air conditioned and super clean! Spacious and and has everything you could need while away on a vacation!

Stayed here twice now and love the setting. water and power at our site and dumping station on…read moreexit. Sal the owner is very accommodating and this may not have luxury amenities but it's a very nice peaceful campground. Highly recommend!

Call Sal! Called Sal last minute for a spot and he was very accommodating and gracious with his…read moresite. We were only there overnight but we were able to get some amazing fishing in and Sal was very kind and let us use the REC room. Whether you are passing through or looking for something long term... call Sal!

We had a gathering of coworkers for a summer get-together today at this park, and it was wonderful…read more The place is beautiful, with plenty of beach area to set up a tent, spread out lawn chairs, and they also have grills around for people to cook meals. The beach area is enclosed into a square, guarded by at least three lifeguards. There are plenty of parking spaces, a food concession and restrooms in the main building and plenty of restrooms and showers behind this front building. The weather cooperated and it was perfect. ​

Lovely state park with clean facilities. Admission is…read morecurrently 9 dollars (if you have a NY state empire pass, this covers the admission fee) There is a snack shack on site but it was closed when we visited. As we visited on a holiday it was very busy, but we arrived early and had no trouble finding parking. The park had staff on hand to direct traffic and assist in finding a spot.