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    Golden Hill State Park

    4.8 (22 reviews)

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    Colleen O.

    Yesterday was a great day to spend at this beautiful state park located along Lake Ontario. We got to go on top of Thirty Mile Point Light House (for $1 admission) and see the lake and park from a great vantage point. Then we explored the trails, which gave us a great nature walk. I do have to mention the trails and trail map are not completely accurate and kind of confusing , but it's a short trail overall (about 5 miles or so) so we figured out what turn we did wrong eventually without going too far out of our way. Then we had a nice lunch at one of the picnic tables near the lake. I'm not much of a camper, but it looks like many people were enjoying the camping facilities on the premises. Bathrooms were super clean too. I'll let the pictures do the talking, but I would add it to your list of must check out parks for exploring!

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    Carley M.

    Cute park! I think it's definitely underrated compared to other state parks. I really love all the hiking trails throughout the park

    Sarah D.

    A friend and I came here today to tour the lighthouse. We paid a nominal ($6) fee to enter the state park. We were told we could park by the bathrooms or in front of the lighthouse. We parked by the bathrooms, which were very clean. When the tour guide is giving a tour, the she locks the lighthouse, so we walked around, took pictures, and hiked the trails. There were three different trails. (Red, blue, and green.) None are treacherous but there are some beautiful areas that you can see. It's so peaceful to be hiking in open areas and in the woods. I was given a map, when I paid for the entrance fee. It was easy to follow. After hiking, we went to the lighthouse and waited until it was open. (Once a tour begins, the tour guide locks the door, so no one else can enter.) There was an old cannon that a scuba diver found, in the gift shop area. The Coast Guard redid the floor with things that lighthouse families actually used while living there. The tour was very informative and great. I bought two stickers for my car, one which talks about the lighthouse and one that says Golden Hill State Park on it. I bought a metal bookmark too. If you want to get away for a weekend or longer, you can rent a campsite here to trailer camp, tent camp, or to camp in a yurt. You can also rent one of the floors of the lighthouse for $200/night. It has space for six people. Stop by Golden Hill State Park for an interesting and relaxing day. You'll be happy you did.

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    Maria B.

    So I decided to go checkout a lighthouse on Lake Ontario. In order to get there you enter Golden Hill State Park. Not NYs largest park. But nice regardless. It costs $5 to get into the park. Which I found annoying, since the park wasn't my goal. But fine. In the guard area, where you pay that entrance fee, there are maps and things like that. There is also a small sundrie area, in case you forgot toothpaste. It's a small park. There's a nice playground for kids, which likely gets used as there is an active campground here. Pretty large campgrounds I thought. It's right on the lake. So probably breezy lots of the time. 2375y

    Robert G.

    This is one of my favorite state parks to camp at. I come here every year with my family. It's really laid back and the park workers there are always so nice. It's right on Lake Ontario and offers beautiful views of the lake and is so awesome at sunrise and sunset. 30 Mile Point Lighthouse is also part of the park and they offer tours for only $1 for adults. I highly recommend camping here or just coming for a day visit to see the lighthouse.

    Connie W.

    Beautiful place. Lots to explore. About 5 miles of hiking trails along the lake, in the woods, and across small creeks. People in RV's and yurts overlooking Lake Ontario looked at peace and happy.

    Taylor O.

    I'm very upset I have to write this review because I am afraid people are going to learn about this hidden gem. It is a smaller park but it is perfect. The sites are spacious, clean, and quiet. They have electric sites, dry sites, and rentable yurts! Most sites have a view of the water which is crazy rare. There is a lighthouse in the park that you can go up and take pictures of the view. The playground for children it bran new and huge. There are two bathing facilities and both are bran new. The toilets are eco-friendly so they have two flushing modes. The showers are powerful and stay on (most parks have a button pump system). There are hiking trails as well but you have to know where you are going because they lead everywhere with a lot of enterances and exits. Definitely going here again, absolutely mine and my boyfriend's favorite park.

    Katelyn S.

    I've been here a few times to go camping. It's a great place if you don't need a bunch of planned activities to keep you busy like some other campgrounds have. The best place to camp is on the main front strip by the water because every night you'll get a perfect view of the sunset...and let's be honest, sunsets over the lake are extra beautiful. One great part of this campground is that they have an extensive trail system. If you're someone who likes to go for runs or take long walks this is a great place to go... But if you want to just walk around the campground you're kind of out of luck because it's pretty small. But what it lacks in size it makes up for with its cool factor! I've never been to a campground besides this one that has a lighthouse. They give tours of the house portion and let you go to the top of the lighthouse and look out over the water. There's also a pier to go out on if you want to go fishing or if you just want to set a chair out and read a book. I would recommend this place to people who don't need the entertainment portion of camping but still enjoy a nice clean bathroom.

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    Love this park. Peaceful, quiet, and yet so much fun for the kids. The layout of the campground is conducive to safe play.

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    Spend the dollar and do the lighthouse tour! Walk to the top and marvel at the lake

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    I love this place. So beautiful. Hiking paradise with a gorgeous shoreline. Clean bathrooms!!!! Just a lovely place!

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    Niagara Shores Campground And Conference center - View of the sunset from my camper

    Niagara Shores Campground And Conference center

    3.1(11 reviews)
    10.0 mi

    We arrived on a Sunday and there had been a wedding the night before. Pulled into our RV spot and…read morewere told to be careful when attaching to the septic as it had overflowed the night before. There was evidence of this around the septic tubes and we had to pull our dogs away from these every time we walked them. Even though the septic overflowed on Saturday, they did not have anyone come to pump it out and on a later day in the week they hosted a high school prom, thus overtaxing the septic again. (Yes, there was a school prom the end of June due to bad winter in the area, the kids are still in school.) We wound up leaving a day early as we were just sick of it. My husband emptied our tank into the septic and said the waste was within 1 inch of the top of the pipe, meaning 1 flush and likely it would overflow yet again. The pool was closed the entire time we were there but 2 girls that had a key to the pool (I'm guessing employees or family) were allowed to swim. The bathhouse near the pool was also closed our entire stay. The restaurant they claim to have was closed. The mini golf course appeared abandoned. No gym, no fitness area, no pool tables, nothing. Only amenity was a small playground and 1 basketball court with broken baskets. Nice view of the lake but you mostly have to stand at the fence to see it as the weeds on the other side of the fence are really high. The only other bath house always had a wet and sticky floor and there were plenty of spiders and wasps in there with you. Also the rv sites are barely wider than your rv with the canopy out. They lied to my husband and told him that the local car rental place drops cars off there "all the time". We had to pay $50 to uber to pick up, and another $50 to drop off, the car. They said they "never" go that far. There are no amenities in the nearby area either. It definitely looks like their main goal is weddings and events. Someone came to park in the spot next to us and were having trouble figuring out where to park and the owner came over, yelled at my husband for hooking into the wrong water and septic hookups (nothing marked & he used the closest) and then tried to get the guy to back in directly next to us and he would have been so close he could barely get his door open. Extremely disappointed in this campground as it was the first trip we took our granddaughter on and there was nothing for her to do.

    The Niagara Shores Campground is overall an awesome experience. I stayed in the hotel and it was…read morevery clean and spacious. My room was decked out in a cabin like theme and there were plenty of pillows and charge spots. The campground is peaceful and quiet, and my favorite spot to go was the little outdoor chapel in the evening during the sunset. I would definitely recommend this place for a family or even for a solo traveler. Some improvements would be the path down to the water. It was very full of weeds and I was a little nervous about getting a tick due to the path being not cleared. Also, I had some issues with the food that my stomach just didn't agree with, specifically with the taco night. Everything else about the campground was pleasant, calm, and very relaxing. I would still recommend it to anyone wanting to get away for a little bit from the craziness of life.

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    Hamlin Beach State Park - Peaceful winter surround. View of the marsh and lake from Yantys Boardwalk.

    Hamlin Beach State Park

    3.5(45 reviews)
    26.6 mi

    My first visit here. I went for a graduation party. It was a beautiful semi-secluded spot. We were…read moreParked in Area 1 and there was a path that went to the pavilion that was rented for the party. There was a bathroom as part of the pavilion, it is on the outside of the building, and it is open to the public. Which was nice having a bathroom so close. The bathrooms were spotless. I did get a bit of a surprise when I tried to hang my purse and found a pair of female panties hung there instead. Haha! I jumped, acting like they were going to jump out and grab me. So, yah, that happened. Probably someone changing into their bathing suit left it. You can see the water from the pavilion, or walk out to it. The landscaping was beautifully done, parts were immaculate, and some parts weee sanded for having fun, park like setting to play frisbee, horse shoes, Bocce ball. Etc.... You do not have to rent a pavilion, you can just go, and use the grounds. We paid 9.00 to get in. I think that's a per car fee. We don't live in the county, so Idk if that fee is for residence of the county or just non residents. Maybe something to check on before you go. They had grills there, a little fence around part of the pavilion, with picnic tables. Everything was set up very nicely. I have no idea how the pavilion rentals work, or how much they cost. But it was a beautiful spot. Trees, pathways, water, what more could you ask for. It seems quite large, and others were there as well enjoying the day like us. It is a joyful place, and everyone just enjoyed themselves, and respected each other. Very joyful, peaceful family place.

    I went to the park today to look for "sea" glass. Admission is $9 per car unless you're military,…read morethen it's free. I parked in area 3 and began my hunt. There was one family there with kids playing in the sand and water. I did find a little bit of glass. Stopped on my way out to use the restroom and it was pretty disgusting. I guess no one had cleaned it yet from the weekend. I'm talking poop on toilet seats, in the sinks, etc. kind of disgusting. I then drove to area 5 and began my search here. There were 2 families here playing in the sand and water. Again, I found a little bit of glass and a few interesting pieces of rocks. If you're wanting to look for sea glass, make sure you look at the tidal charts first. Looking at low tide is optimal. Also, make sure you take a trash bag to haul your trash out with you. There are no trash cans, and there will likely be some litter on the beach.

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    What a fun time!

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    HTR Niagara

    HTR Niagara

    4.7(62 reviews)
    34.8 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.

    Well organized and clean. lots of amenities and activities. particularly if you have kids…read more playground, pools, bike rentals (all free). sites are close but not on top of one another. it is more expensive than i am used to paying but that is due to location i imagine. about 10 min from the border. far enough from the interstate so noise isn't an issue. All in all i would recommend just be ready for the price.

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    Ziplining Wed, Sat & Sun mornings!!

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    Four Mile Creek State Park

    Four Mile Creek State Park

    4.5(24 reviews)
    26.8 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 - View at the beach

    View at the beach

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    Four Mile Creek State Park

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