Let me start by saying I am not a camper. I am going to be very descriptive for any other non-campers that may read this so you know what you're getting into. I have never done this before, but my friends really wanted to go camping. I said I would go only of we can go glamping; meaning I need beds, 4 walls, and a bathroom. They were like ok we'll figure something out. Eventually they said we were going to Branches of Niagara.
We went this past weekend. The weather was perfect, but even better, the experience was perfect. We got there Friday evening. You check in at the registration building, they tell you where you are staying, and give you a ticket for each car staying on the camp grounds. The signage around the park is done well enough for you to not get lost. We were in a deluxe cabin which were closer to the back. There were 4 parking spots available and you can park on the grass if need be. When we got there, there was a nice size front area with grass, a fire pit, a table, and a grill. There's also a porch with a bench swing. Walking in, the temperature of the cabin was not too hot and not too cold. There is a room with a queen size bed, great lighting, and lots of sockets. One couple slept in there and said they had a great nights sleep both nights. The living room area had a table, 2 chairs, and a large leather futon. Another couple slept on that and was surprised on how comfortable it was. The kitchen included a table with chairs, microwave, keurig, fridge, a sink and shelving. The bathroom included a garbage can, 2 rolls of toilet paper, and a tub with a shower with water pressure and hot water that would make you forget you was out in the middle of nowhere . Upstairs included an open area with 3 cots (mattresses on a wooden pallet). They each included 2 mattress covers and there was a socket with a small table. They were also very comfortable to sleep on. The cabin also included air conditioning, a ceiling fan, and a fireplace.
We stayed Friday night, Saturday night, and left Sunday morning. Checkout was at 11am. Overall, my experience was AWESOME!!! The area was very clean. It was very relaxing. When passing other campers everyone was so friendly. We even made new friends during this trip. There are options to get an RV spot, tent areas, yurts (small areas to sleep in in the middle of the woods - at least that's my description lol), cabins with and without bathrooms. The ones without bathrooms are smaller and they provide a trailer within the area where you can do your business and shower.
The area itself is clean and kept up. You can find staff riding around on go carts if you have a question. Closer to the registration area there is an activity area (they provide a list of activities available for the day), a basketball court, bikes and carts you can rent, zip lining, canoes and kayaks you can rent, a lake, 2 separate pools, kids playground, and chairs to lounge around in the sun in. There may be other things I didn't mention.
Saturday we decided to have a BBQ and invited some of our friends. You are allowed to have guests during the day for $5/car. If kids are partaking in any of the activities such as the pool or anything, they must get wrist bands from the registration office.
Overall, there were 6 of us and this was our 1st time at this location. We have officially decided this will be a yearly thing. I definitely recommend coming here. Especially if you are a first time glamper. You will need to bring grilling items and utensils, bedding (including a pillow), pods for the keurig, utensils, food, towels, and any other items to make yourself comfortable. They do have a lot if options to purchase items at the registration building if you are missing anything. Their weekends are all booked up until September, but they do have weekdays available. Great, inexpensive staycation options. Enjoy! read more