" Nice place to camp. Definitely underused by horse campers. The hills to climb to get to the better trails are a bit much. Fine if it's not too hot. No hook-ups. Clean, newer public restrooms/showers nearby. You have to call to reserve horse sites. They don't leave them open for online booking so they are not used by non-horse campers. Online they will show as full. "
08 September 2023
Anynomous
" Extended family had a great time. Nice part is the park has activities for kids too so so they are not bored. "
31 August 2023
Anynomous
" This is a beautiful, forested park with plenty to do: beaches, kayaking, bike paths, naturalist programs, playgrounds, hiking trails, shops and ice cream, and more. New bathroom and shower facilities are wonderful and easily accessible. "
21 August 2023
Anynomous
" We came here for a geocaching event and enjoyed our time despite the rain. We are hoping next year to explore more of the park because it is huge! There are plenty of trails and a lot to do! We didn’t see any bears, but we did see some deer, raccoon, and some other wild life. This park definitely could take a few days to really explore. "
01 August 2023
Anynomous
" w0w 🤩 NY state 🏞️ parks!
Now I know why people complain about taxes and relocate to my state (FL).😬
If you are not a camper person than you are really missing out. They spent millions on this place!
And still are.
Okay here goes, so starting with the campground. Since that's what I do. I stayed in the Quaker Lake section. There is another section called Red House but apparently there was no availability. 🤷🏻♂️ I will get to that later 😑
There are three different sections in the Quaker Lake area. The first loop is all cleared and open. You can see your neighbors. You can see the whole campground loop area. It is a steep hill. But it's not rustic.
The second area is only one level street and is not a loop. There appear to be several paved level sites in this small area. Ideally for the handicapped 🧑🦽, But I don't know what prevents someone else from taking those spots in advance? 🤔 When I was there I noticed a ♿gentleman with a toy hauler.
I was very impressed at his setup and his ability to get around because of the smart design of this small section 👍🏻
The third area and the largest, loop C where I stayed is very rustic, very steep, very secluded. Neighbors are a good distance away either across a wooded area or on the other side of a deep gully.
There are four bath houses in this area but they really need to be upgraded to the new style being built down in the cabin areas. Those are called Comfort Stations and they are multi-use. They have private showers, a dishwashing area. Non-gender specific private restrooms, which is apparently the new thing these days. No longer makes a difference male or female🚻.
Okay back to Loop C. The sites are not level and the ones on the uphill side are very steep. My trailer is low to the ground so I am not able to back up a steep grade because my jacks and sewer will hit the ground.🫣 All of the sites are multi use So it could be a motorhome, small trailer, large trailer, tent, or just somebody sleeping in their car or pickup. Large steel bear-proof 🐻boxes are provided at every site.
Power only at the sites. There are a couple of water 💧stations located throughout the loops
Upon my arrival I was unable to get into the site number on the reservation so I was given another one but only for one night because I was told someone else has reserved.
So the next morning I moved to another site for the next 3 days.
That night I went back to the first site and nobody was in it!😠
... more on this later 😑
Upon departing the campground there is a dump station💩 located adjacent to The B section, but you see the sign only when you enter.🤔 So if you aren't prepared when you leave you end up entering from the wrong direction🫣, and your hose will be on the wrong side.
I don't know why this doesn't bother anyone or why it hasn't been remedied?
This park is full of cabins and the cabins are arranged in neighborhoods. Each neighborhood has its own named street, it's own little charm, its own hiking trail, and its own comfort station.
If you had a large family you could have a weekend away in your own secluded cabin neighborhood in the forest 🥰
The bike 🚵trail is the best I have been on anywhere. It is wide, it is smooth, It is scenic. Brand new bridges, brand new pavement.
The ⛱️ is incredible!🏊♂️
Enormous public building and even a snack bar open on weekends!
There's also a giant soccer field!
There's 🎣 fishing and boating 🚤🛶and hiking 🥾🚶and biking.🚵♂️
The park is manicured better than the lawn was back at my house!
I'm guessing they keep the grass low in all these areas and mow pathways down to the lake to cut down on the ticks.
Everywhere are signs warning about ticks and Lyme disease.
So they do an excellent job of keeping down the tall grass mowed.
*Again, selfish misuse by the locals booking sites in the state parks months in advance and then not showing up!🤬
This is the fourth State park I have been in three states, and this misuse of the system needs to be fixed! I'm told there is no availability and when I get there at least 20% is empty!😡 "
Anynomous
" Nice place to camp. Definitely underused by horse campers. The hills to climb to get to the better trails are a bit much. Fine if it's not too hot. No hook-ups. Clean, newer public restrooms/showers nearby. You have to call to reserve horse sites. They don't leave them open for online booking so they are not used by non-horse campers. Online they will show as full. "
08 September 2023Anynomous
" Extended family had a great time. Nice part is the park has activities for kids too so so they are not bored. "
31 August 2023Anynomous
" This is a beautiful, forested park with plenty to do: beaches, kayaking, bike paths, naturalist programs, playgrounds, hiking trails, shops and ice cream, and more. New bathroom and shower facilities are wonderful and easily accessible. "
21 August 2023Anynomous
" We came here for a geocaching event and enjoyed our time despite the rain. We are hoping next year to explore more of the park because it is huge! There are plenty of trails and a lot to do! We didn’t see any bears, but we did see some deer, raccoon, and some other wild life. This park definitely could take a few days to really explore. "
01 August 2023Anynomous
" w0w 🤩 NY state 🏞️ parks!
12 June 2023Now I know why people complain about taxes and relocate to my state (FL).😬
If you are not a camper person than you are really missing out. They spent millions on this place!
And still are.
Okay here goes, so starting with the campground. Since that's what I do. I stayed in the Quaker Lake section. There is another section called Red House but apparently there was no availability. 🤷🏻♂️ I will get to that later 😑
There are three different sections in the Quaker Lake area. The first loop is all cleared and open. You can see your neighbors. You can see the whole campground loop area. It is a steep hill. But it's not rustic.
The second area is only one level street and is not a loop. There appear to be several paved level sites in this small area. Ideally for the handicapped 🧑🦽, But I don't know what prevents someone else from taking those spots in advance? 🤔 When I was there I noticed a ♿gentleman with a toy hauler.
I was very impressed at his setup and his ability to get around because of the smart design of this small section 👍🏻
The third area and the largest, loop C where I stayed is very rustic, very steep, very secluded. Neighbors are a good distance away either across a wooded area or on the other side of a deep gully.
There are four bath houses in this area but they really need to be upgraded to the new style being built down in the cabin areas. Those are called Comfort Stations and they are multi-use. They have private showers, a dishwashing area. Non-gender specific private restrooms, which is apparently the new thing these days. No longer makes a difference male or female🚻.
Okay back to Loop C. The sites are not level and the ones on the uphill side are very steep. My trailer is low to the ground so I am not able to back up a steep grade because my jacks and sewer will hit the ground.🫣 All of the sites are multi use So it could be a motorhome, small trailer, large trailer, tent, or just somebody sleeping in their car or pickup. Large steel bear-proof 🐻boxes are provided at every site.
Power only at the sites. There are a couple of water 💧stations located throughout the loops
Upon my arrival I was unable to get into the site number on the reservation so I was given another one but only for one night because I was told someone else has reserved.
So the next morning I moved to another site for the next 3 days.
That night I went back to the first site and nobody was in it!😠
... more on this later 😑
Upon departing the campground there is a dump station💩 located adjacent to The B section, but you see the sign only when you enter.🤔 So if you aren't prepared when you leave you end up entering from the wrong direction🫣, and your hose will be on the wrong side.
I don't know why this doesn't bother anyone or why it hasn't been remedied?
This park is full of cabins and the cabins are arranged in neighborhoods. Each neighborhood has its own named street, it's own little charm, its own hiking trail, and its own comfort station.
If you had a large family you could have a weekend away in your own secluded cabin neighborhood in the forest 🥰
The bike 🚵trail is the best I have been on anywhere. It is wide, it is smooth, It is scenic. Brand new bridges, brand new pavement.
The ⛱️ is incredible!🏊♂️
Enormous public building and even a snack bar open on weekends!
There's also a giant soccer field!
There's 🎣 fishing and boating 🚤🛶and hiking 🥾🚶and biking.🚵♂️
The park is manicured better than the lawn was back at my house!
I'm guessing they keep the grass low in all these areas and mow pathways down to the lake to cut down on the ticks.
Everywhere are signs warning about ticks and Lyme disease.
So they do an excellent job of keeping down the tall grass mowed.
*Again, selfish misuse by the locals booking sites in the state parks months in advance and then not showing up!🤬
This is the fourth State park I have been in three states, and this misuse of the system needs to be fixed! I'm told there is no availability and when I get there at least 20% is empty!😡 "