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Reviewed Jul. 15, 2026

Nice state park

As usual, there's only electric at sites, but the pedestals seem fairly new, and tight. South loop is nicely wooded & has a newer, larger restroom/shower building, not much lake view. The north loop is a little less wooded, with the NW end having a little better lake views, but a pretty ancient restroom/shower facility.

Across the lake is the day use area with a beach and concession stand. (There's a small camp store in the north loop.)

ADA Only sites are asphalt paved. Some of the regular sites could be a challenge to get level on, but the rangers told me they have wood blocks for loan if you don't have enough.

Our first night & a half, we had some terrible neighbors two sites over. Constant profanities, yelling at & threatening their kids... real dirtbags. Rangers booted them from the park! Good to see them taking such positive action. I have not run into a single staff member here that wasn't pleasant.

This was our first time here. A test run, since it's only an hour from home (but feels farther). We'll be back for sure. (Especially with gas prices so high anymore.)

T-Mobile was only slow LTE at our site, but our Starlink worked perfectly at our site. Might be harder to get a clear shot in the more wooded areas of the park.

Site214
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area by Gary G., July 15, 2026
Reviewed Jul. 4, 2025

Okay

Stayed here the first night of July 4th weekend. Full campground and sites are close together and crowded. With the large camping trailers and 2-3 vehicles per site, it felt claustrophobic. A good number of sites are not level. Bathrooms were well maintained and people were courteous. I would not stay here again because it felt packed with people.

Site94
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed May. 13, 2024

OK for last minute trips.

I have stayed here over 100 times in past thirty years. Front camp sites are better than back. Staff are friendly. The only rude person here is the camp store owner. Fishing is great, boat, kayaks, trails for everyone. If it rains everything is mud if your in the back camp section.

Site2
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area by D P., May 13, 2024
  • Review photo of Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area by D P., May 13, 2024
  • Review photo of Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area by D P., May 13, 2024
Reviewed Sep. 4, 2023

Great spot for weekend camping with the family

We camped here in our Coleman Lantern over Labor Day Weekend 2023. It was busy but everyone was respectful of one another. The community restrooms, dump station, and dumpsters were well maintained throughout the weekend. The camping store was well stocked for all of the things we forgot to pack but was expensive. The park is extremely sandy so be prepared. Overall it was a quiet, peaceful weekend in a great location. We will definitely be back!

Site72
Month of VisitSeptember