this park is a treasure to the community. It's built around the old barge route canals offer her…read morebeautiful water views and attract wildlife. Great trails for walking and biking. Great camp zones for RV and tent camping. for years, there was an owl nest and very popular our family living in a dead tree. People would come from Miles to see the owls in their babies this year. The park service cut down the owls tree hopefully not killing the owls but removing their home of eight years . Is this what the park service is here for? Who are they serving and how in God's name do they cut down a tree with baby owls in it?

I would like to start off by saying some of this was because of the rain and some of it the camp…read more For starters, this place was very scummy. One of the people there was being a total creep to my daughter! She was just trying to go to the bathroom. Second of all the workers freaked me and my kiddos out. Also, it rained and my campsite was completely flooded. There was a giant dent in the ground which it got flooded. We couldn't even get a refund on our camp! I do NOTICE recommend this camp. Me and my family will NEVER return!!

My husband and I enjoy coming here. Friendly atmosphere, good music, great service. Good bar food.read more

I like your Beats cuz it has lots of sand and it is Frontier Celina and it has a jumping thingread more

Spotted this area as I was driving on my way home. I stopped…read morebriefly to take the view and a couple of photos. The staff was very nice to allow me to enter for a few minutes. They have entrance fees. It looks like a nice place to spend the day. Several families were there already. By the entrance they sell water and sodas. I'll have to explore it in more detail in the future.

The water is shallow close to the beach and there aren't any drop-offs, so that you can walk in as…read morefar as you want. Pebble beach, so swimming shoes or an old pair of sneakers are recommended. Refreshingly cool water - never too warm on a hot day. Picnic tables, swimming, lots of space. Ideal for families and water-lovers. Operated by the Town of Richfield Springs. Dyn's Cider Mill is just down the road.

For a week in the off-season it was both relaxing and beautiful and still kind of overpriced to…read morerent from a homeowner via AirBnb. We enjoyed the outdoors, and for a bit had the lake to ourselves. However, I can't imagine peak season when there would be more boats on the lake - it's a nice distance to kayak, but as soon as others are on the lake it doesn't feel very bit. While we were out, there was a very irresponsible boater who essentially circled us at a high speed and sent our kayaks wild when the waves converged. Luckily we are experienced and didn't tip and find ourselves swimming in the lake - but that boater was truly a jerk. So, if you're looking to rent a place for a week - my recommendation is going in the off-season and keep an eye out for bad speed boaters. :)

I moved out of the Hideout years ago because the Short term rentals (STR) were out of control. Just…read morelook at Court records because the HOA took owners who rent to court and The Hideout lost. I hear on the weekends more Shirt Term rentals occupants than owners are there. Plus the weekend renters feel like they should be treated like guests at a Sheraton. I'm currently looking at WLE because complaints are from Weekend renters. Owners that live there are happy.

We stopped here on our way camping a couple weeks ago. The playground was fun, and included a…read morelittle zipline. The splash pad is huge. Staff sprays off everyone's feet so they don't bring in beach debris. The swimming beach is so shallow. My boys walked for the longest time and even when they started to swim, they could still stand if they wanted. Warm, too. Not the softest sand, but the way out into the lake isn't too bad. The way back, it feels a little more prickly. Guess the rocks face away from the beach. Plenty of parking, seating and shade.

Seneca Lake State Park has several good things going for it. It's nice to look at and clean; it's…read morealso a fun place to head for if you want to go jogging or take a walk. Tip: There's a path here which (upon closer examination) is actually an old street that's in a pretty far-gone state of disrepair. It's so far gone that it's actually too rough to ride a bike on :-( I suggest you learn from our mistake - if you're actually intended to go for a bike ride, you should seek out another destination.

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

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!

It's a small manmade lake with beautiful views of the Catskills mountains. Perfect for a hot…read moresummer day. They rent canoes, and paddle boats. There's also a small playground. The food is nothing special... standard fast food and ice cream, etc. This place is fun for everyone and an inexpensive way to spend a day especially if you have kids. There were lots of people there but it didn't feel crowded. The beach was clean and the water was clear and refreshing. If you're adventurous and have the time, there is a lengthy hike that is connected to the complex that goes all the way to the top of the Belleayre Mountain.

Not even a Lake...more a pond...pretty sure man made. Beach a small strip of sand that obviously…read moreman made too...scenery stunning Catskill Mountains Pond water dark brown, green and gross I WOULD DEFINITELY NOT RECOMMEND!

Saw bald eagles, had a good swim, good boating and there was shade and good bathroom facilities…read more Just don't tell people about it, otherwise it will get crowded.

This is a lovely place to swim and relax. The park is beautiful and quiet. I would gladly return!read more

Great quiet campground in the woods. Nothing fancy. All gravel sites. In the middle of deer…read morehunting country. The owner is super nice. One piece of advice. There are two routes to the campground one is paved and the other is dirt roads. We took the dirt road and the rv and Jeep have several pounds of dust on them. Really nasty dust. Take care unless you don't care about dust in every nook and cranny.

We took our toddler for his first "camping" experience (aka one of their cabins) and we had an…read moreAMAZING trip. I can't stress how lovely and attentive the staff were. The facilities were clean, the pool was pleasant and the lake was stocked with so many fish that even the 3yr old pulled up some sunnies. The cabin itself was spotless, private and had everything we needed for a few days stay. I can't speak to the yurts or other campers, but the cabins were tremendous. We will be back!