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Best Campgrounds near Lockport, NY

374 Reviews

Campgrounds near Lockport, New York provide a mix of developed facilities and natural settings along Lake Ontario's southern shore. Niagara County Camping Resort in Lockport offers tent sites, RV hookups, cabins and glamping accommodations with full amenities. Several state parks within 30 minutes of Lockport, including Golden Hill State Park and Four Mile Creek State Park, feature spacious campsites with lake views and access to hiking trails. Most established campgrounds in the region accommodate both tent and RV camping, with many offering electric hookups, shower facilities, and reservable sites.

The camping season in western New York typically runs from May through October, with most facilities closing during winter months. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer weekends and holiday periods when lakefront sites fill quickly. State park campgrounds require advance booking through the New York State reservation system and proof of rabies vaccination for pets. Weather conditions vary significantly throughout the season, with pleasant summer temperatures but occasional strong winds off Lake Ontario. Facilities range from basic tent sites to full-hookup RV spots with 50-amp service. A visitor noted, "Four Mile Creek State Park is a very large and popular campground, and to my surprise it didn't empty out much during the week. The setting is beautiful, the rangers were friendly, and the playgrounds are very nice."

Lake Ontario views represent a major draw for campers in the region, with several campgrounds offering waterfront sites or easy lake access. Golden Hill State Park Campground receives particularly high ratings for its sunset views over the water. As one camper described, "The views are spectacular, particularly at sunset. The campground was quiet at night. The Niagara Wine trail is close to this campground, and Niagara Falls is about a 50 minute drive away." Many campgrounds serve as convenient base camps for exploring Niagara Falls, which is approximately 20-30 minutes from most Lockport area camping options. Proximity to both natural attractions and urban amenities makes the region popular with families seeking mixed outdoor experiences. Campground amenities vary widely, with state parks generally offering more natural settings while private campgrounds provide additional recreational facilities like swimming pools, game rooms, and organized activities.

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Best Camping Sites Near Lockport, New York (61)

    1. Four Mile Creek State Park Campground

    54 Reviews
    Youngstown, NY
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 745-3802

    $20 - $100 / night

    "Site Details: We stayed on site#79, which was an electric site with a nice lake view. Our row of sites was separated from Lake Ontario by a large, open field."

    "The sites were right next to the bathrooms/showers/laundry. The bathrooms were very clean. The showers had 2 separate privacy shower curtains and a bench to put your things in the shower stall."

    2. HTR Niagara Campground

    36 Reviews
    Grand Island, NY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 773-7600

    $77 / night

    "This is a campground of several lakeside cabins and mostly RVs, so they were also seldom in use, making them even more accommodating for us during this time of distancing."

    "The staff was very pleasant and knowledgeable, the price was high but not unexpected considering the location. Our site was pleasantly shaded with rubbish bins a short walk away across the road."

    3. Niagara Falls/Grand Island KOA Holiday

    23 Reviews
    Grand Island, NY
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 773-7583

    "With it being close in proximity to the Niagara Falls made nice but many turn over of campers making this a busy park. The sites were level and our site had full hook ups."

    "Stayed here to easily get back and forth to the NY side and border crossing at the falls. Nice sites and access right to the amusement park located next door."

    4. Niagara Woodland Campground

    10 Reviews
    Ransomville, NY
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 791-3101

    "Have to say enjoyed my stay, yes lots of year around campers with permanent spots, but lots of activities during my stay and didn’t bother me at all."

    5. Niagara County Camping Resort

    5 Reviews
    Gasport, NY
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 434-3991

    "Quiet surroundings with lots of stuff for kids to do. Swimming, fishing, putt putt, petting zoo. Camp sites are clean and large. Ownership is extremely friendly. Will visit again."

    6. Niagara Falls Campground & Lodging

    9 Reviews
    Sanborn, NY
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 731-3434

    $72 - $78 / night

    "It’s right off the main road and nearby trains blared their horns throughout the night. Might not be that bad if you’re in a camper."

    7. Niagara Falls North / Lewiston KOA

    11 Reviews
    Lewiston, NY
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 754-8013

    "Biggest issue I had were the overly pushy camp hosts… just seemed stuck in our business… past that it was quick access to Niagara Falls and many other great attractions!"

    "This is a good campground that's not too far away from Niagara Falls."

    8. Daisy Barn Campground

    5 Reviews
    Wilson, NY
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 751-9375

    "Everything was tidy and clean, from our campsite, laundry room, showers, bathroom, camp store, and walking paths. My only complaint is that all campsites do NOT have a view of Lake Ontario."

    "Walking distance to Lake Ontario, you can see Toronto on a clear day."

    9. Golden Hill State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Barker, NY
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 795-3885

    $17 - $200 / night

    "We had site 47 in loop C, which was across the road from the lake view sites. I recommend sites 40-45 for lake-front views."

    "The best part of Golden Hill is being right on the shore of Lake Ontario. The Lakeside sites are the best bet as you get an unobstructed view of the incredible sunrise and sunset over the lake."

    10. AA Royal Motel & Campground

    4 Reviews
    North Tonawanda, NY
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 693-5695

    "This campground is open year around which is really hard to find in this area. We needed to come here for personal reasons before any other campground was opened."

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  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Niagara Falls North / Lewiston KOA

    Niagra Falls

    We enjoyed this campground. Attendant advised he had a full connect site available and upgraded. Gravel pad farely level. Filled propane while there. They do trash pickup every morning.

  • alicianlv The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Niagara County Camping Resort

    Niagra County Camping Resort

    Arrived late at night to this established site. This is a mixed accommodation campground with established long term residents & short term sites.

    Some sites include a table, power access and tire rim for fire-ring. Showers & flushing toilets are near RV sites in back area. Small camp store, swimming pond & fishing pond. Manager, Christine very nice & helpful.

    Campground is relatively close to scenic drives along Lake Ontario & Niagra State Park, Niagra Falls.

  • Christopher T.
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Evangola State Park Campground

    What a shame

    This used to be real nice but NY has let all it's park go to pot with lack of funding and no updates

  • MacKenzi G.
    Aug. 22, 2025

    Sleepy Hollow Lake Campground

    Kid friendly but Bee Problem

    We had a lot of fun here and there’s a lot of activities for kids I would typically give this campsite 5 stars but our only problem was there were bees everywhere. I get some bees are apart of the camping experience and nature but we’ve never ran into this problem elsewhere. They were all over the campground it was very unpleasant and there was a nest under the playground we did advise management of.

  • SkipperAllen C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 21, 2025

    Four Mile Creek State Park Campground

    Niagara Falls visit

    We stayed here when seeing the falls easy 18 min drive to the falls. One perk we were not aware of was free parking at one of the three New Yark park parking lots with our campground pass. Showers clean and warm. Staff helpful and friendly.

  • Scott H.
    Aug. 16, 2025

    Hamlin Beach State Park Campground

    Relaxing 2 weeks

    The camp store is closed along with no firewood and no laundry.

    We stayed for 2 weeks and it was so relaxing. We loved biking through the loops and by the beach at the park. There was live music at the park during the week. The campground has an activity room full of things to do. As a state park, there are a lot of different people with different values, so be ready for the occasional obnoxious family. Our site was secluded and in the pines. We love it here and will definitely do this again!

  • Miranda
    Aug. 15, 2025

    Woodstream Campsite

    Rip off

    Have to stay at least 2 nights. Employees say one thing. Then boss charges me even though I was told it was okay. Aren't willing to reason with. Also traffic very loud at night

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Niagara Woodland Campground

    Good for the price

    Have to say enjoyed my stay, yes lots of year around campers with permanent spots, but lots of activities during my stay and didn’t bother me at all. Meet the owner very nice guy loan me his father tiedown steaks. Plenty of kids having fun by the pool. So I didn’t have to entertain my boys. It’s a well seasoned campground. So on the older side. But didn’t stop us from having a good trip overall

  • S
    Aug. 2, 2025

    Beaver Meadow Family Campground

    Ridiculous pool rule

    The campgrounds are nice. The staff, friendly. Brought our RV so I didn’t see the bathrooms. We had a site that was “lake view” which was funny because it’s a pond. It was stocked so fishing was fun. They have a nice heated pool. My only real issue is the ridiculous two adult pool rule if you are with kids. We spent all day at the rodeo. We came back ready to swim after being in the sun all day. Of course my toddler fell asleep so I stayed with him at the campsite and my husband took our other two kids to the pool. They were able to swim for 15 mins before the other people who were at the pool took off. So it was just my husband and kids left. The lady working in the office came out and told them they had to get out because“there has to be two adults and one has to stay on deck”. Like, what?!? Seriously? That’s the stupidest rule I’ve ever heard. So he gets my very disappointed kids out of the pool and they are just hanging out pool side hoping for basically a stranger to come swim so they can swim. They waited nearly an hour before they got defeated and came back to the camper. Stupid rule. I’ve never seen any campground ever have that rule. If you are that worried about a solo parent taking care of their kids, hire a life guard. Or make that pool rule known prior to booking. My kids had life jackets on and my husband is CPR certified. Literally will never come here again because of this rule. Lame lame LAME.

Guide to Lockport

Camping near Lockport, New York, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From beautiful parks to family-friendly campgrounds, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

What to do:

  • Explore Letchworth State Park: Known as the "Grand Canyon of the East," this park features stunning waterfalls and scenic trails. One visitor shared, “The waterfalls were amazing. The rec center had tons of activities and sports for the kids to do” at the Letchworth State Park Campground.
  • Visit Niagara Falls: Just a short drive away, this iconic natural wonder is a must-see. One camper noted, “It’s about 20 minutes away from the falls, but you take a very scenic route to the parks and get free parking from your stay” when staying at the Four Mile Creek State Park Campground.
  • Enjoy Lake Ontario: Spend a day at the beach or try fishing. A camper mentioned, “The beach is beautiful! The bathrooms were clean!” while staying at the Four Mile Creek State Park Campground.

What campers like:

  • Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer large, well-maintained sites. One reviewer at the Branches of Niagara Campground said, “The sites are very nicely spaced and level.”
  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate clean bathrooms and showers. A visitor at the Niagara Falls/Grand Island KOA Holiday remarked, “The bathrooms are clean and functional.”
  • Family-friendly activities: Many campgrounds have playgrounds and recreational activities. A family at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park of Western New York enjoyed, “Water park, fishing, kayaking, swimming. It has it all.”

What you should know:

  • Limited privacy: Some campgrounds have sites that are close together. A camper at the Four Mile Creek State Park Campground noted, “Sites are nice and big but not private at all.”
  • Seasonal availability: Most campgrounds are open from late spring to early fall. For example, Hamlin Beach State Park Campground operates from May 13 to October 16.
  • Reservations recommended: Popular spots can fill up quickly, especially on weekends. One visitor at the Darien Lakes State Park Campground mentioned, “Check-in was quick and easy,” highlighting the importance of planning ahead.

Tips for camping with families:

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site accessibility: Ensure your RV can fit in the designated spots. A reviewer at the Six Flags Darien Lake Campground mentioned, “Site is very unleve; water and electric far away.”
  • Bring long cords and hoses: Some sites may have utilities located far from the parking area. A camper at the same campground advised, “Bring long cord and hose.”
  • Be prepared for noise: Campgrounds near attractions can be lively. One visitor at the Six Flags Darien Lake Campground noted, “It was loud and not very relaxing.”

Camping around Lockport, NY, offers a mix of adventure and relaxation. Whether you’re hiking, fishing, or just enjoying the scenery, there’s a campground that fits your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is tent camping allowed at Lockport camping areas?

Yes, tent camping is allowed at several camping areas near Lockport. Four Mile Creek State Park Campground offers spacious tent sites with beautiful Lake Ontario views. Campers report that sites can accommodate families of 5 in tents, with sites located conveniently near clean bathrooms and showers. For a more glamping-oriented experience, Quiet Valley provides canvas tents in a peaceful country setting. Most campgrounds in the Lockport area require reservations, especially during peak season, and many state parks in the region have implemented reservation-only policies due to COVID precautions.

What campgrounds are available in Lockport, NY?

The Lockport area offers several camping options within a short drive. Cherry Hill Campground is a private campground where visitors enjoy beautiful natural surroundings. Niagara County Camping Resort is located near Lockport with drive-in access and reservable sites featuring water hookups and toilet facilities. Other nearby options include Golden Hill State Park Campground, which requires advance reservations and offers lakefront views on sites 40-45. For RV camping, several parks in the area provide full hookup options, though availability may be seasonal.

What recreational activities are available at Lockport State Park for campers?

While there isn't specifically a Lockport State Park, nearby state parks offer numerous recreational activities for campers. At Darien Lakes State Park Campground, visitors enjoy water activities including fishing, swimming, and stand-up paddleboarding on the lake. The park also features biking trails for families. Lakeside State Park Campground offers a quieter experience with hiking opportunities and scenic views from the bluffs above Lake Ontario. Other state parks in the region provide opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, swimming, boating, and fishing. During summer months, many parks host interpretive programs and family-friendly activities.

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