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Hamlin Beach State Park Campground

27 Reviews

About

State Park

Welcome to Hamlin Beach State Park Campground, nestled near Hamlin, NY. This spot is a gem for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with some solid amenities. The campground operates from May 13 to October 16, making it a perfect seasonal retreat.

One of the standout features here is the large sandy beach, which is a hit among visitors. Whether you're into swimming, sunbathing, or just taking a leisurely stroll, the beach offers a relaxing escape. For those who enjoy biking, the paved roads provide a smooth ride through the park, and there are neat walking paths that lead into the woods for a more immersive nature experience.

The campground is pet-friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends along. There are also electric hookups available, which is a big plus for RV campers. The bathhouses, especially in loops A and B, have been praised for their privacy and cleanliness, adding a touch of comfort to your stay.

If you're into fishing, the nearby lake offers a serene spot to cast your line. And for those who enjoy a bit of history, the park was created by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the New Deal, adding a layer of historical significance to your visit.

While some campers have noted that maneuvering larger rigs can be a bit tricky due to the trees, those who are confident in their driving skills should have no problem. Just be aware of the low bridges if you're approaching from the east.

Overall, Hamlin Beach State Park Campground offers a mix of natural beauty, recreational activities, and convenient amenities, making it a great choice for a weekend getaway or a longer stay. Enjoy your time here!

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Location

Hamlin Beach State Park Campground is located in New York

Directions

The park is on the south shore of Lake Ontario. Take the Lake Ontario State Parkway to the Hamlin Beach State Park exit

Address

1 Camp Rd
Hamlin, NY 14464

Coordinates

43.356120603440715 N
77.94543537084999 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Unknown
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Poor

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
WiFi
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Water Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

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General Info

Matt K.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 21, 2023

Un-Happy

I have camped there. If you do camp there do not reserve site A28. There is not enough pad to level a trailer. I could not get the front of my trailer low enough to level. It is a drainage run for the street and nothing but mud when it rains. The site is small and the fire pit is dug in and is flooded with water. There is only enough room to park one car. There was no dry spot to put up a tent. Very unhappy with this site. It needs some TLC.

SiteA28

Month of VisitSeptember

Douglas

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 31, 2022

Is this a spot? Dirty and loud but a nice beach

Big park with several loops. Separate and across two roads from the Beach section of the Park. Got a reservation for Friday and Saturday but the spot in loop D was an inclined driveway next to the high voltage boxes for the campground. Had to move the fire ring after smoking ourselves out the first night. Right across from the building they called a bath house. Filthy, urinal broken, one shower broken in mens. Feces on the floor in womens. Friday night quiet hours did not exist. Spent Saturday early am listening to the neighbor loudly declare her preferences in music, men and liquor. No Ranger in sight.

Minor redeeming qualities: Nice beach and bike trails across road from campground. Three lane dump station (only one for a four loop campground with 100s of "spots")

Beware: Rigs approaching from East there are very low bridges (11' 3') between Rochester and the Park on the Parkway.

SiteLoop D 180

Month of VisitAugust

Bella S.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 10, 2022

Big rigs beware!

Really clean sites with lots of trees but you’re still pretty close to your neighbors so not a ton of privacy. Bath houses are beautiful & the beach is lovely! We walked our dogs all along the trails & they played in the water down at the rocky area!!

BUT if you go here in a camper you better be super confident & comfortable maneuvering it. We have a 37 ft fifth wheel & if it wasn’t for how comfortable my husband is then we wouldn’t have gotten into our site. Lots of trees make the sites narrow & tight when backing in! But not impossible if you know what you’re doing.

Month of VisitJuly

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Amanda K.

Ranger

Reviewed Jul. 1, 2022

5 star campground for sure !

HIGHLIGHTS:

Large sandy beach

Neat walking paths into the woods

Paved roads for bikes

A and B loops have new private shower/restrooms

Ice cream/concessions on the beach

Camp store

CONS: Don’t allow pull - in camping. Campers must be BACKED in

No AT&T cell service

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Crystal V.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 7, 2021

Nice getaway

We’ve camped at Hamlin beach a few times and enjoyed it. We like the big open space to play kickball or other running games to pass the time by. There’s a few playgrounds for the younger kids to enjoy in camp as well as along the beach. Hopefully the snack bar by the water will be opening up again soon! The camp sites are pretty spacious which gives you a little more privacy from your neighbors. It’s definitely a great place to go for a small getaway.

Siteloop F, 242

Month of VisitAugust

Rino S.

Ranger

Reviewed Aug. 5, 2021

Secluded

We stayed for 1 night on a Thursday. At&t reception is almost non existent.

On a plus side the park itself is beautiful. Created by the CCC during the new deal. The park is flanked by a nature trail on the. South side and a trail on the north side. The park is big. If you're going to do the trails I recommend a bike.

The trail on the north side is refered to as the devil's nose. Beautiful sunsets can be seen from that vantage point

Site36

Month of VisitAugust

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Michael S.

Scout

Reviewed Mar. 12, 2021

Hamlin beach

Nicely done. Easy access to Lake Ontario

Jason

Ranger

Reviewed Feb. 21, 2021

I think we're alone now

Our particular site was a little snug getting into but opened up nicely behind the tree line at the road. Overall very nice, roomy, wooded, private sites with a nice beach not too far from the sites

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Katie B.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 28, 2020

Overall a great experience.

A few things stop me from giving a 5 star review. 1. No water hook ups (that was known before going, but still a con), 2. Facilities are not that clean, 3. Our site (098) was not that private (open to the street and one campsite, partially shielded from the other campsite). There were definitely some sites that looked awesome (like 103) that I’d go back to!

Overall, though, our site was large enough to back in and still have room behind our 25’ trailer. I enjoyed the general feel of being in the woods and then being able to drive a couple minutes to get to the beach access. Area 5 is covered in large rocks, but is a good place to take your dogs!

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kimberly R.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 24, 2020

Nice state park

Stayed at Hamlin Beach June 2019 . Site was a bit unlevel but manageable . Park is really nice , 2 loops are dog friendly . Dump station has three lanes which is nice when campground is busy .

David A.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 19, 2020

Newly refurbished

It’s been a long time since my family and I have been camping at HBSP. We (my wife and I) have recently purchased a pull behind RV. This week is our “maiden voyage”. Previous camping trips have been either tent camping or with a pop-up; many, (years ago) here, at Hamlin. So we were a little nervous about all the details and “how-tos” of RV camping. Getting the kinks out has been a challenge but fun at the same time. Moving forward (pun intended), this will be our retirement “home”. So we were pleasantly surprised at our experience here at a somewhat newly refurbished campground. Oh, the layout of all the sites and roadways have remained the same. Mostly, the sites themselves have remained the same: clean, easily accessible, roomy, some secluded. But the reception area and bathrooms have vastly improved. Upon arrival, the staff greeted us very professionally and courteously. At check-in, all of our ID tags and such were ready and waiting for us; it took less than 5 minutes. It could not have been more seamless. We will return to Hamlin. This time, it won’t be so long. Ps. The cellular reception is also greatly improved!!

Kelly J.

Ranger

Reviewed Aug. 25, 2020

Beautiful views

Stop by ahead of time to see which site you like. Some sites were small. Some where huge! There were awesome trails from site to site so for us with 3 sites next to each other it was great. The kids literally ran from site to site all day long. Got them nice and tired. Beach was very nice and had a lifeguard. We had to walk but it wasn’t far because the parking lot was closed .

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Erin T.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 7, 2020

Good Lake Access

Great access to the shores of Lake Ontario from campground. Also few mile stretch of beaches. Short but pretty nature trail through the woods opposite the lake as well that goes through hard words and into wetlands.

Noah S.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 21, 2019

Chill

Great place to hangout for a weekend, camp sites are walking distance to the lake. The only thing is the sites are pretty congested so make sure to look at the map before you choose your spot. I recommend site 161 if you can get it.

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Benjamin C.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 20, 2019

One word to describe the sites here: SPACIOUS

The sites in the loop we stayed in had about 75’ between driveways, all with varying levels of trees/brush between them, very secluded. The beach is a decent little hike, but very easy flat bike ride or about a minute in a car going 15mph. If you want secluded beaches, skip the public beach and head a little West of Area 4, take the sandy path to the water for an amazing hidden grotto. Sites are electric only but with a 100’ hose you can reach a spigot from most any spot to re-fill the camper.

Alana S.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 29, 2018

Great spot

We had an extended family week long camping trip. Our group took up 6 spots and we had a great time. Lots of shade at the sites, bathrooms are decent. Pretty quiet for such a large place. Lots of beach front and sheltered picnic areas. Plenty of parking.

Patricia H.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 23, 2018

Large area sites, pet friendly, close to Rochester NY to commute to work.

Biking through the park and to the beach is an awesome way to keep in shape! It's a little treck to walk. Huge parking areas near beach for those who prefer thier car.

Month of VisitAugust

Lizz R.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 14, 2018

Lovely grounds and Beach, camp areas are well thought out, and bathrooms a

Very nice, family friendly and well maintained

Thomas B.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 13, 2018

day trip

the beach is pretty nice I went there for a day trip this time since it's close to my house I can take my dog for a walk, i have camped there sites aren't secluded like they used to be but they are nice and in walking distance to the beach. and you get to see the beautiful lake Ontario.

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Kelly B.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 7, 2018

A great campground on a Great Lake

We happened upon this campground during a road trip. We didn't have a reservation and were lucky to get one of the few open sites on a holiday weekend. Free showers. Nice beach for swimming. To top it off, the local Lions Club was hosting a pancake breakfast for all campers.

Sitetent

Month of VisitAugust

Kevin C.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 15, 2018

Beautiful place to camp[

Picturesque campground on the shores of Lake Ontario. Power at every site. Excellent facilities.

Stacey C.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 9, 2018

camping and a beach

This is one of our favorite NYS Park campgrounds. Sites are large. It has nice bathrooms. It has a fantastic beach. Only thing better would be water and sewer hookups.

Jamie W.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 3, 2018

Great place for camping or beach day!

The camping area is awesome, most sites are very private. Beach was clean and beautiful. Me and my wife had a great weekend! My only complaint is that the bathrooms need more than one toilet, other than that it was a great stay.

Carrie N.

Guide

Reviewed May. 21, 2018

Nice shaded sites

The sites were good size and plenty of shade. Clean campground. Nice beach and paved bike trail. We didn't feel there was a lot for the kids to do. Nice park though.

Justin S.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 30, 2016

Hamlin Beach escape

Nice place to camp on the way to Niagara Falls or a quick escape from the WNY cities. The park itself is pretty small (swimming & picnic), lots to do nearby though (wineries, Shakespeare Festival, Jell-o Museum). Mixed shade & sun, modern clean facilities.

Amber A.

Ranger

Reviewed Jun. 30, 2016

Great Lakes camping in Western NY

Between Buffalo/Niagara Falls and Rochester on Lake Ontario, this park gives you a rocky and a sandy shoreline with gentle waves to lull you to sleep. Watch the sunrise/sunset over the lake! Excellent birding on site and in nearby Braddock Bay. Green open spaces for kids to play. Lots of activities all year. Easy hiking through the woods, marshes, and along the beach. They do close the beach sometimes for health concerns, check with the rangers.

Very affordable. Bring bugspray and make sure your bug screen on your tent is intact. Quality clean and well-run state park. Tons of campsites. Some shady areas. Hot showers & real toilets. Camp here for a few days and explore the area, it's close to highways but feels like it's in the middle of nowhere.

Brian O.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 24, 2016

On beautiful Lake Ontario

I took the family camping to this State Park in the tenting area. The camp sites are a mixture of shade and sun making the experience very enjoyable where you will NOT bake in the sun every daylight hour. It has a beautiful well groomed sandy white beach fully staffed by certified lifeguards. For the boating enthusist there is a well designed boat launch. Not only is there great fishing off the piers into Lake Ontario but there is a pond easily accessed for most to fish for trout, bass, and other fresh water species. During the fall there is a huge salmon run where fish up to 30 lbs are caught regularly. The park itself is clean with many bathrooms with showers are available. Overall we had a great time

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Hamlin Beach State Park Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Hamlin Beach State Park Campground has water hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Hamlin Beach State Park Campground?

Hamlin Beach State Park Campground allows vehicles up to 50 feet.

Are fires allowed at Hamlin Beach State Park Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Hamlin Beach State Park Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Hamlin Beach State Park Campground have wifi?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Hamlin Beach State Park Campground does have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Hamlin Beach State Park Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is poor.