Western New York's Albion area offers several opportunities for luxury outdoor accommodations where Lake Ontario shapes the camping experience. Located in Orleans County at an elevation of 513 feet, this region features a humid continental climate with warm summers averaging 80°F and cool evenings around 60°F. Campsites near Albion typically operate from May through mid-October, with peak season running from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
What to do
Lighthouse tours at Golden Hill: Tours of the historic Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse provide cultural and historical insights during summer months. "The old lighthouse is a beautiful building, and the grounds in general are super well kept. There is a gazebo I would love to sit in for hours with a good book," notes one Golden Hill State Park Campground visitor.
Disc golf courses: Several parks in the region offer free disc golf. "There is a Frisbee gulf course, basketball court, fishing, boat launch available. I do recommend bringing your own gear," says a camper who enjoyed the recreational options at Golden Hill State Park.
Niagara Wine Trail: Located near multiple campgrounds, this trail features local wineries within 30-50 minutes of most Albion camping areas. "The Niagara Wine trail is close to this campground, and Niagara Falls is about a 50 minute drive away," comments a visitor at Four Mile Creek State Park Campground.
What campers like
Sunset views on Lake Ontario: The northern campgrounds offer remarkable sunset viewing opportunities over the lake. "The sunset views over the lake each evening were spectacular. Our site actually had a gravel driveway and pad, as did several others," reports a Four Mile Creek camper.
Quiet weekday stays: Many campgrounds transform from busy weekend spots to peaceful retreats midweek. "We experienced the park going from half full and quiet to packed with lots of music, all-day fires, and big gatherings... but quieted down like a library on the Monday night we stayed over," shares a visitor about their stay at Southwoods RV Resort.
Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention well-maintained bathhouses. "Bathhouses in the 200 loop with bathrooms and showers are up-to-date and SUPER CLEAN," notes a Four Mile Creek visitor, while another camper at Southwoods RV Resort reports, "Bathrooms were very clean. Quiet campground. Lots of plays areas for kids."
What you should know
Varied site privacy levels: Site seclusion varies significantly between campgrounds and loops. At Letchworth State Park Campground, "The campsites are in two main areas of the park and further broken down into many different loops. The loops near the Lower Falls are our favorites, but any choice is a good one."
Seasonal limitations: Most glamping options near Albion operate seasonally. "Southwoods is open from May 1 to October 31" according to their listing, while Golden Hill operates from "April 29 to October 15."
Transport options: Some parks offer shuttle services to nearby attractions. At Four Mile Creek, guests receive "free parking included for Niagra Falls," and the campground "comes with state park parking pass to park free and access to town shuttle."
Tips for camping with families
Multiple swimming options: Different water recreation choices suit various family preferences. At Medina Wildwood Lake KOA, "There are multiple pools, an awesome creek, the store staff will inflate tubes to use in the creek for you. There is a lake with non-motor boat rentals."
Playground accessibility: Consider proximity to play areas when booking sites. "Loop 100 with large playground (lots of sites with electric hookups, though not a lot of shade) is for you," advises a Four Mile Creek camper describing the family-friendly section.
Theme park camping packages: For families seeking both outdoor accommodation and amusement rides, Six Flags Darien Lake Campground offers special deals. "Unless you're a season ticket holder at Darien Lake, you will be forced to purchase tickets to the Darien Lake amusement park when camping here... The camp store is well stocked and the staff are nice. Access to the park is very easy."
Tips from RVers
Voltage considerations: RV campers should monitor electrical systems at some locations. At Niagara County Camping Resort, one visitor notes, "Our problem was that the low voltage power would trip our EMS. Power went to as low as 109 volts that I saw."
Site surface variations: RV pads differ across campgrounds. "Most of the roads in the park are paved with the exception of the pull-thru section in the front of the park (N12-N25) which is gravel. All campsite pads are gravel except for three long pull-thrus that are paved (M24-M26)," reports a Southwoods RV Resort visitor.
Distance to dump stations: Plan accordingly for hookup limitations. At Darien Lakes State Park, "Not FHU" (full hookup) is reported, requiring campers to use communal dump stations.
