This was a great place to stay, especially if going to the Baseball Hall of Fame. The pull-thru…read morespots were easy to get to and very long. The staff was very friendly and gave great suggestions. There was a great dog park that was kept up every day. If you need anything, there is a cute store as well. We were able to get a new hose. All hook-ups worked well. Be careful on arrival. Our GPS took us on a more narrow road with a quick turn into the place. But if we took the central road in, you would come right up to the entrance with no turns. Just a heads up, that road is a little narrow, so just watch out for other cars.

The campground is lovely. The spaces are wide with some grass, there are spots in wooded areas…read more They all have fire pits and tables. My only disappointed was the wifi was worthless. If advertised wifi it should work. We are on a 3 month travel and it's important to help us plan ahead for routes, site seeing and events.

Be prepared, the trail down to the falls is very long and while its quite easy going down ,getting…read moreback up is a definitely a treck. It's so worth it though. If however you decide not to go down to the bottom, there is a viewing platform . The waterfall pressure/flow can vary depending on when you visit. Heavy after rain or less during the summer months. Swimming is allowed in the basin , the water is cold . The fall and parking are free in designated parking lots. There was a porta potty in tje lot we parked in. Not sure if there's one in each parking lot though. Don't park anywhere along the roads as you will get ticketed and/or towed. Arrive early aa the parking lots fill up quickly, especially on weekends. Personally I wouldn't do this trail on a rainy day especially if you're a beginner. Lots of stepping stones that can be slippery when wet. Other than that it's one of the most beautiful trails I've been on.

One of the best water falls in NE! Mid-week afternoon visit…read more There was a park? officer at the entrance sitting in the car waving as people's left. There was also a table at the entrance to the trails with a person who didn't have much knowledge of the trails nor falls?? Spent 75 minutes and was able to hike upper, mid and lower falls. The trail to the viewpoint is very short and easy to find. There was little water when I visited in mid- September and leaves hadn't to change colors yet. The trail to the falls is NOT marked very well after the initial 2 signs. Many on the trail said they continued on stairs (straight) that didn't go to the falls! If you want to just hike without the Falls as the end goal, then this park works for you. Lucky for me I received an advice from returning hikers who knew the park and advised me well :). The KF hikes are not long but are pretty steep... scrambling maybe required especially to get to the cove behind the upper falls. The trail split, to the bottom of the falls and to the mid- falls, is pretty close. So the view to the entire falls was worth hiking down to. The trail near the bottom of the falls is red rock stairs and well maintained. Parking was a gravel lot and was about 2/3 full. Enjoy!

Friendly staff, clean cabins and laundry room. Great swimming pool with the kiddy pool separate…read more Close to Cooperstown and Dreams park.

Cute, quiet. Carpets roll up at 10. Went to visit our…read morekids that rented a site. Safe and woodsy. Clean laundry, nice pool, immaculate restrooms. Well monitored. Family style camping.

I have been to many campgrounds in New York, I would rate this the top campground!! No joke!! From…read morethe moment you arrive and are greeted by the husband and wife Gary and Ellen, Ellen takes you through a whole process of not only the campground but she also promotes things in the area to do, visit and also restaurants. Then Gary personally takes you to your site !! Who does that???!!!! Not many campgrounds I know of. The workers are an extension of Gary and Ellen's personality and helpfulness!! The bathroom and showers were clean . The activities we did on Saturday were a blast first we had a hay wagon ride, we made wind chimes , played candy bar bingo and then s'more's bonfire at night was amazing!! I got the best site in the campground ...right on the water looking over the pond having my coffee in the morning. I watched as adults and kids alike were fishing and paddle boating around the pond. If anyone doesn't like this campground they shouldn't be camping !! Five stars !!

Cooperstown Shadow Brook Campground is located in a great area. So close to a lot of nice small…read moretowns with lots to do. The Baseball Hall of Fame being so close was a big reason we stayed here . Everything in this area is so scenic. Ellen was just so friendly and helpful from the initial phone call to checking out to leave. We stayed in the Deluxe Cabin #5. It was so close to the store, rec room, pool, playground and arcade. It was just the best cabin. All new with a large bathroom. Plenty of room for all. The arcade- reasonably priced was a hit with our grandson. The best though was the fishing. He absolutely loved it. Well stocked you get bites from fish on almost every cast. There are some big ones in there as well and have photos to prove it. They carry small fishing rods for sale and tackle too. Bait - yes they have that also. We had a great time at this family friendly campground and we are already making plans to return next year.

I mean it's ok...!? If your going there to fish, good luck. The main lake is not great fishing…read more However if you venture up to twin fawn and ice pond they are ok. It's a nice walk around the main lake. Amazing pictures to be taken of foliage and lake. I would say avoid Summer crowd as it can bring in some riff raff campers. Not great hiking unless your looking for flat dirt road hiking. If you don't plan on camping you can rent a Log cabin. The log cabin rentals are....eh? Do your homework prior to going to be sure you know what your renting. Has beach on end of the lake but can sometimes be mud and not sand. They do have row boat and kayak rentals that are pretty nice. Food stand is good with decent food stand food. All in all it's not a bad place but very low adventure but pretty.

What an incredible place to just breathe in the fresh air! Amazing campground with many tables for…read morea picnic. The tables are a good distance from each other and perfect for the 6 ft social distancing amid the COVID-19 Pandemic. This park was not crowded, had a few families and dogs- but just the perfect amount this past Saturday. I really enjoyed being here and was so grateful for the views. They have a nice hiking trail and it's a wide open space. I am thankful for the lake where you can canoe and kayak. Everyone is very respectful to each other. The park also has two lovely playgrounds for children to play on- after the pandemic. I can't say enough good things about this park because it's just perfect. If you ever have a chance to get outside and explore this is the place to be. Early mornings in the summer - I cannot wait to go back- but friends don't forget your masks! Stay safe!

Absolutely beautiful campground. The owner is friendly and eager to share about the area. This is…read moreour second time here. It's charming and beautifully maintained! It's quiet, simple and beautiful.

Veteran owned and operated. Second generation operation. Established in the early 60s. Fantastic…read morePlace for a quiet weekend away or while visiting Cooperstown. The store as well appointed and they have a large arcade to keep the kids happy. There is also a swimming pool. Super responsive and super nice people to help you in and out no matter the time of day. Can't wait to come back again!

Simply, my family and I love this place. The folks who work here are always pleasant and helpful,…read morethe sites and amenities are great, and the services are excellent. Garbage is picked up at every site every day, great walking trails, fishing ponds and a nice pool/hot tub area. Each year we book a site in August for the weekend when they do the flashlight candy hunt for the kids. The kids absolutely love it and the staff makes sure that no child leaves without candy. Being able to hop on a shuttle or take a short drive to the casino is a plus if you're into that too! Nice restaurants and venues there for rainy days. The only thing that even borders on a negative is the price, which is higher than a lot of other campgrounds, but you really do get what you pay for, and that is especially true here. Barring some catastrophic change, we will be back many more times in the future!

Absolutely perfect, full hook ups, well organized, clean neat, the accommodations at the camping…read moreresort are very nice, sized spaces, I will plan to make this at least a once a year trip. The free shuttle to the Casino was a bonus, very convenient and the casino was also neat and clean, we had fun, no we did not win a million dollars but we spent several hours there, had lunch and did not lose our paycheck!

Just a fabulous campground for families and anyone, really. Clean...great staff. Perfect!read more

Beautiful park to visit and have a picnic, very clean please keep it that way! Because we live here…read morewe don't visit that much,but I know all the kids love it and have parties,very peaceful and lots of camping.

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!

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

Now that All Star Baseball purchased this campground this year, don't expect to stay here if you…read moreare not a baseball family. I went there in person yesterday for two nights at their "primitive" tent sites. After Hanna checked her computer, my dates were all clear ...great, then let me pay the $70... but no... she had to check with management first. I thought that was strange since that never happened to me before when getting available campsites. I was told I'd be called later that day but nobody called me. I went back the next day only to be told all sites for the summer were rented out. Clearly that was not true based on her computer check the day before. BOTTOMLINE: if you are not a baseball family spending $1000's here, don't expect to even get the time of day. Therefore, they do not deserve anyone's business.

Just returned from a week at Deer Haven campgrounds and all I can say is WOW. We had 5 families…read morefrom our team stay here. Our cabins were clean and well appointed with sheets, blankets, towels, coffee pot, toaster, small refrigerator, microwave and several utensils that the prior tenant had left. The views are amazing, the grounds are beautiful. We had so much fun here. Here are some tips: *every cabin gets a fire pit and picnic table *buy a $10 chair at Walmart to put on your porch. It'll be the best $10 ever spent. *All Star Village is across the street. It's about a 15 min. walk on a steep hill. *have your team party at the Pavilion. There are 2 grills, fire pit, lighting, and camp host offers several chairs for seating around the fire pit. * the cabins closer to the pool are a bit larger, and they have a stove. Book your team here!! You won't regret it!!