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    Stony Brook State Park

    4.4 (58 reviews)
    Open 9:30 am - 6:45 pm

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    Fire at our campsite
    Lydia M.

    My husband and I camp here at least once a year and we have been for the last 11 years. There are three different hiking paths that all start and end in basically the same place. There is also a gorge swimming pool that is filled up for part of the summer. We really like it here. The only reason I am only giving it four stars is because the bathrooms are pretty gross and there are no quiet hours enforced when camping. Not a big deal in my mind, unless you have kids.

    Jesse W.

    Driving into Stony Brook State Park and pulling into the main parking lot, you get a sense of how well-used it is by campers, families, and other park goers. Pavilions, grills, picnic tables, playgrounds, tennis courts, locker rooms, and restroom facilities are all present and waiting. Just walking around behind the locker rooms gives a hint that this park is actually much more rustic than that first glance let's on... the swimming pool that is noted throughout the park is actually a part of the creek that can be dammed up and filled with about 8 feet of water! The images of the stone walls with the yellow paint show the emptied pool (swimming is closed in September). From there, heading up the West Trail is really not just a walk in the woods! A steep hill with unevenly placed steps is not for the novice hiker. However once you rise to the challenge of that first flight of stairs, the views are spectacular! A hike along the ridge of the gorge shows breathtaking stone cliffs and, in the fall, lovely foliage of all colors. Coming back down the Gorge Trail literally takes you right beside stunning water falls and right below those same stone walls you were just standing atop. The trail is maintained but left mostly natural, making you feel part of the landscape. It's a gorgeous trail and worth the trip out. Make sure you bring a camera!

    Kellie B.

    A must see! I hiked the west rim to the gorge one week & then did the gorge to the east rim trail. So much fun, so many stairs but worth it!

    Robert G.

    This is a beautiful state park and worth the drive to spend time at from anywhere in NY. It's one of my favorite state parks and I've been there once per year since the first time I visited the park. It's so peaceful and quiet there and great for hiking!

    Me and waterfalls of course!
    Nunki W.

    My son wanted to go here for hiking, I was like sure! We really like this park. I think I like this park better than Watkins Glens. I must said I kind of struggling climbing many stairs at west trails. I never struggled. I guess I just out of shape. You know what annoying after all those stairs my watch said 25 stairs! NO NO watch you are wrong!! It's a million stairs ok I'm dying! The views are spectacular. With all the color changing. Waterfalls! Oh I love my waterfalls. Some not easy to take pictures. Also the pictures doesn't do justice. Back to the trails, we only did half west trails until it connected to gorge trail. Because I wanted to see the waterfalls. This is one way hiking. They posted sign that you have to go to west trail to go down to gorge trails. But some people just do whatever anyway. It took us about almost 2 hrs. Since we stopped quite a bit for me to rest when first climbing and to takes zillion pictures. My son really like it too he wants to come back again one day. Well not my youngest... he spent half the time whining that he's hungry and he's done with the climbing.

    Sabra R.

    What a hidden gem! Only 1.5 hrs from Buffalo and a beautiful drive. The Park is clean and well kept. Seven dollar entrance fee unless you are sixty-two or over, then it's free! Nice hike past three waterfalls in gorge with beautiful brook. Many stairs and uneven path but quite a nice one mile path. They also have other trails about one mile each. There is a beautiful natural swimming home near lower parking lot but we didn't have time to partake. Definitely will have to swim next time. Shaded picnic areas and large playground. Camping available close by. Call ahead to see if swimming hole is open as it is closed sometimes due to weather conditions. Make sure to check out the website !

    Amanda W.

    Our neighbors came here last weekend and told us we absolutely had to make the drive for a day trip, it was well worth it. It was an hour and a half from home but wow they were right. We were mainly interested in the swimming area, as it's been way too hot for my liking outside. It was pretty busy when we got there, but the swimming area has three sections so it wasn't really too bad. The sections are divided by how deep the water is. They have the area staffed with lifeguards, which makes me feel better because water and rocks can make for some slippery business. We also hiked some of the gorge trail and checked out all the waterfalls. It was beautiful! We are excited to make the trip back here, and would like to look into camping at some point.

    Stony Brook swimming pool
    Mark R.

    One of my favorite places in the world. I am to visit every time I visit my in-laws in Dansville NY. It's about eight dollars per carload to enter. I believe the gate is left open, so if you come in before regular hours, no charge. But double check on this. What a fabulous park. The trail starts close to the parking area. Bring a bathing suit. At the start, there is a huge natural swimming pool built into the gorge itself, with lifeguard where you can enjoy swimming. The water was a shriveling 57F when I swam there in late July '17, cold yes but a have to do! The trail leads you along the water across three bridges and up several stone and wooden staircases eventually crossing over to a rim trail on the opposite side and coming back down to where you started. You can set out from parking lots situated at either the upper or lower parking entrances. There's a picnic area at the bottom and a campground at the top. I prefer to start out at the bottom. The trail from the pool area takes you along the water's edge, a rambling winding brook, fast flowing rapids, stunningly beautiful waterfalls with one over 30' high and 50' wide. There are several natural swimming holes that people frequent, while it is prohibited to swim outside of the lifeguarded pool, many people do take advantage of the natural beauty and go for a dip. Swimming upstream can lift the silt from the bottom which drifts downstream into the pool and obscures the lifeguards' view of the bottom, causing the pool to be closed for safety. Two photogenic, beautiful old stone bridges take you across the creek. If you are a photographer I think one of the most beautiful times to go here is after a rainstorm, when thousands of pockets on the natural stone walkway fill with water creating a very unique visual effect. The high gorge walls can obscure the sun if the sun is not directly overhead. There is lots of greenery and moss clinging to the moistened sidewalls and a few small streams trickle down. Enjoy!

    Deanna P.

    I haven't been to stony brook since probably about 4-5 years ago. Although it's rather cold outside currently. It was beautiful and most certainly not crowded. I'm obsessed with hiking, exploring, yoga, etc. No matter how cold or rough the trip may be, it is always worth it. Getting lost, helps you find your inner self. Besides this place is freaking gorges! (haha get it?) I 100% recommend SB. For reference, pictures taken on the gorge trail.

    Beautiful spot
    Dewan A.

    Great spot. 1) It is just beautiful. Must visit. 2) Make sure to go to the Gorge Trail. That is where the waterfalls are located. 3) There are two giant waterfalls and tons of cool natural wonders inside this park.

    Brenda K.

    What a great, great way to spend a few hours! We hiked a combination of the West Rim Trail and the Gorge Trail over Memorial Day Weekend 2021, for a total of a little more than 2 miles .... but don't be deceived by the perceived brief workout -- there are a LOT of stairs, so your heart will be pumping once you get to the peak! Stunning views and you pass right by at least 3 beautiful waterfalls! Gorgeous stonework to make the steps in many of the areas, as well as the barrier-walls between you and the water. We took small backroads to drive through a lot of farmland in Honeoye Falls and Lima before arriving, and then enjoyed driving through Dansville after our hike (got to see where the Amrican Red CRoss was started -- thank you, Clara Barton!) And first use of our NY State Park Pass -- a Christmas gift to each other after exploring so many regional parks during the 2020 Pandemic. Using the pass as inspo to get out to explore even MORE local/regional/statewide parks!

    The natural swimming hole
    Jeremy S.

    Great place for a family get away. We stayed in one of the new "rustic cabins" which are basically well built sheds with windows and bunk bed. I've been in Buffalo for over 30 years and just this year heard about this park recently. The scenery was great, lots of hiking in the water and waterfalls. They have signs to keep you out of the creek bed but those seem to be more of a suggestion rather than a rule. The natural swimming pool at the end of the mile or so hike was awesome. VERY cold at 52 degrees but awesome and staffed with lifeguards. There was a "baby pool" (2-3 foot deep section) of the swimming pool as well. Bathrooms were clean, park rangers patrolled to keep the place calm/quiet after 10pm and Dansville is 10 minutes away in case you forget something or run out of beer.....i mean soda. In addition to the natural activities, they have tennis courts, a snack bar, playground and a camp store. Very family friendly and your kids will LOVE IT....unless they are teenagers, they'll just be mad they can't charge their phone (which isn't a bad thing).

    One of the waterfalls!

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    This is such a beautiful place. There are many trails to hike here. I definitely recommend visiting at least once.

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    It's a beautiful park, but make sure you call in advance. Due to lack of lifeguards we were unable to swim in the falls

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    Good nature,beautiful scenery, great place to take your family, picnic, Etc. Great swimming place to.

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    Very beautiful park nice hiking trails & swimming pools very cold water Easy to find and very well taken care of. They have a camping area

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    Ice cream, trails and waterfalls. Campground, natural swimming hole, sledding in the winter.

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    Evergreen Trails Campgrounds

    5.0(10 reviews)
    19.7 mi

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    Woodstream Campsite

    4.1(10 reviews)
    22.8 mi

    Camping here is so much fun! We love the lazy river & the golf course. Can't wait to check k out…read morethe new pool this summer!

    Stayed here for a bachelorette weekend, since the group was going kayaking in nearby Letchworth…read moreState Park we needed a campground close. We went to the office to check in and get our map at registration stickers... we had sites T1 and T2 one site with water and electric. They were all the way on the other side of the campgrounds. The sites were right next to each other and very close to an outhouse and some regular bathrooms. We had a lot of privacy because our sites backed up to road and there were only a few sites with campers around us. This was perfect for a late night fire and no worries about our noise level. The bathrooms were fine, always stocked with supplies and the shower was average...but needed. Woodstream surprising had a lot of activities to take part in. From mini golf, a volleyball court, horseshoe pits, playgrounds and a swimming pond. We only put our feet in the pond but we all walked in the stream... lot's of fun and refreshing. The office also has a store inside for any items you may of forgotten or ran out of. Prices are all over the place... some great deals, ice cream treats for 50 cents ...or things were really expensive. Overall this was great for us, we spent two nights here and would definitely come back.

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