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$80 - $100 / night
Guide
Our family of four plus one dog enjoyed three nights tent camping in the grassy area overlooking the gigantic playground. Our school age children spent 4-6 hours each day running around with different configurations of kids. It was convenient to be able to keep an eye on the kiddos while doing meal prep or just relaxing. The lake shore made for a great natural playground with logs, small boulders, and skipping stones. Lake sunsets don't want to be missed. Bathrooms were clean, showers warm, and the shared wash area made doing laundry and dishes easy. Sites vary from open and grassy, to waterfront or tree lined. Our family camps often and was very impressed by all this campground had to offer. A great place to stay if camping near Niagara Falls!
Traveler
Nice sites for RVs and tent camping. Some closer than others. Very family friendly. Small pool area. Dog friendly and dog play area. Laundry room and camp store. Half hour from Niagara Falls. I highly recommend.
ScoutBeautiful camp ground, very clean. Great place for travelers as it is only 25 minutes from Niagara Falls! Lots of area attentions and restaurants! Great for kids to!
Traveler
This is a very nice campground on Grand Island, only a few miles from Niagara Falls on the American side. Our site was a back-in site bit was easy to get my rig in.
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.
GuideThis camp is well spaced out even though it’s busy. It’s quiet and has a playground and good fire pits. Laundry and bathrooms. My only complain is we couldn’t shower. They didn’t have shower heads. The water just shot out like a water hose and was cold. The views was amazing especially sunset and the rocks along the water are magical. Places to fish too! And 15 minutes from Niagara Falls!
GuideThis is a good campground that's not too far away from Niagara Falls. The restrooms were very nice, the store was small but ok, the staff were helpful, the pool looked decent although we didn't use it.
The only issues we had were the absurd amount of mosquitoes literally all day long. They were relentless! Also there was alot of mud in our campsite and others.
They also allow dogs! This is always a plus.
GuideThis is the quietest state campground I’ve had in the NY State Park System. Just a hop away from Niagara Falls, you can also use your camp pass to park there for free.
I spent July 4th here and it was nice and calm. I had an electric spot just across a small field from the lake.
This only skirts a 5 star because they ask for folks to mask up in the restroom. I don’t have any issue with masking policies but I was the only one following the rules.
They have laundry too.
RangerWe camped here for two nights in late June to visit the Niagara Falls area. The park is located on a scenic byway with several state parks along its route and only about 20 minutes from Niagara Falls. The campground is very large and was very busy the weekend we were there. There is a mix of shaded and wide open sites. We camped at site 161 which was fairly shaded and had a large open field with a view of Lake Ontario. Sunsets were beautiful and a lot of campers come to the lake in the evening to watch it. There is a camp store and firewood for sale. Bath houses were clean and had laundry facilities. There is no swimming in the lake at this campground and I would consider it to have few recreational activities such as hiking, etc., but a nice place to camp if you are looking to explore the surrounding region.
Legend
This is a huge park on Lake Erie about an hour from Niagara Falls. Th day-use picnic area and beach are quite nice, clean, and well cared for.
The campground is another story. The tenting are is basically a field with no privacy. Yo can see the lake on the other side of a chainlink fence. In wet or rainy weather the whole thing becomes a swamp.
The RV sites are also close together, although a few of them seemed private. There are also 5 yurts that w really nice. Restrooms were filthy, with hair, empty shampoo bottles, and razors on the floor. Dumpsters were all really full and we didn’t see any staff people at all.
If you do visit, I suggest going for the day to picnic and swim, and skipping the campground.
Legend
I've always been a huge fan of KOA campgrounds since my parents always used them when I was little and we were traveling with the camper. I've stayed in cozy cabins before as well, but was tent camping here. Close to Niagara falls (probably why most of you are interested).
TravelerThis is a fairly new campground on Grand Island near Niagara Falls. There a lot to do here, kayaking the pond, 2 zip lines, miniature golf and great pools. The bathroom/showers are spotless. The sites have a decent amount of room and many have a lot of shade. They have back in or pull through sites, cabins, tent sites and even yurts.
GuideWe our family of 5 tent camped on site 155 & 157. 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. It was 2.25 to wash clothes. There were 2 water fountains outside the bath house. The sites were very quiet and shaded. It was short driving distance to Niagara Falls and our NY state park pass got us free parking at Niagara Falls State Park during our stay. We watched the sun set on Lake Ontario. It was a beautiful place to stay!
LegendWe had a site with electric hook up and you fill with water. There are fill stations all throughout the campground. Very well maintained park. Very green and lush with nice sunset views over lake Ontario. There's not much privacy yet some do have a little privacy. Our site #222 was large and level. We had some shade. We had 2 fire pits one near our camper and another near the lake.
There is a little camp store open on weekends only and they sell firewood at the store. You have to back your rig in they do not let you pull in sideways if you do they will make you move it.
On a normal day you can see the skyline of Toronto yet the wild fires kept things hazy. We weren't bothered by smoke just hazy.
The bath houses are very nice and clean. There is a laundry room at every bath house. The volunteers/staff were very nice and helpful.
The birds were amazing we enjoyed watching them and listening to them sing. We had a yellow warbler that landed on the window of the camper that would look in at us. I think it saw it's reflection. Every day it visited a lot.
This campground is about 15 minutes from Niagara Falls. The drive to Niagara is beautiful along the scenic byway. There are small state parks all along the way with different over looks like whirlpool state park a favorite. There is a Devils hole was pretty too. You can walk from park to park along a trail along the river. It is beautiful.
With your hang tag frotthe campground you can park for free at Niagara Falls. The lot says to pay and you push the button for help they ask you a few things and you get in free.
On the way back from Niagara falls to the campground we stopped at Fort Niagara. It is a big fort with great history. The Fort looks amazing. There is a big castle at the end.
There is a lighthouse there you can go in and up to the top for free.
We at at Sanger Farms & bakery which is advertised in the paperwork they give you for the campground map. We had pizza it wasn't very good. I would not eat there again.
We did eat at Bandanas Bar & Grill a few times it was excellent. The salad, rib eye steak with red potato's and broccoli was so good.
We wanted to go to Apple Granny's for dinner yet the street was closed with a big garden fair.
Did I mention the Winery Bella Rosa? They have tastings/flights of beer and wine. They gave a good pour. Excellent wines. They have great wine glasses too I bought 4 of them. We had gone to get gas at Smokin Joes (Indian run so no taxes). The winery was right there near Smokin Joes. For those who partake there is a dispensary there at Smokin Joes too.
This campground is a place I would go back to. Very nice with a lot to do around there.
Traveler
This campground is clearly well-maintained. 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. However, it’s just a short walk to a nice grassy area to overlook it. There were several more tent sites available, but this is definitely a campground that caters to seasonal campers/RVs. Only 25 min. outside of Niagara Falls so we were able to get there early. Also, the owner was very responsive.
ScoutBranches has a wide variety of lodgings from different style & size of cabins, rv and tent sites that you will find your perfect niche. With uniquely shaped heated pools isn't your style then feel free to visit the beach or take out a kayak or canoe. Relax with a book dangling your feet off to the side of a hammock while sunning or fishing in a home made lake. Play horseshoes, gigantic tic tac toe with your neighbors, miniature golf, cards at the activity center where everyone plays with friends. Enjoy the evening with hayrides, ice cream, pool party or an outdoor family movie. Everyone comes as they are in jammies! Ending your days with the night light glow of your personalized fire dreaming of perhaps the next days activities of horseback riding, Fantasy Island, Niagara Falls State Park, Fort Niagara, shopping at the the Outlet Mall or perhaps winning the big money at the Seneca Casino! Much to do while you and yours relax, take in the sights and create memories to last many life times!
Guide
Hot tent camp no problem it was awesome
TravelerMy dog and I had the best first tent camping trip here. The bathrooms were sparkling and it was very well maintained.
Scout
Back to the basics, not resorty, love it we have tent camped here and also brought our pop up for a week
GuideThe tent sites are fairly level. Tent sites with water and electricity are well maintained and work as advertised. There is little shade in the campground which can make tents hot during the day. Campground services are good. Bathrooms were generally clean and functioning. The two pools are a nice feature in the summer heat. Laundry area is open 24/7. There are two dog run areas. Camp store has essentials as well as extras. They also have excursion packages for sale to local sites. Staff are friendly and responsive to any issues.
Scout
Good swimming I only used Tent Camping wonderful hiking trails last time I went hiking Great place to take a family. amusement park around the corner to
TravelerGreat for families. Very safe, spaces were a bit small for a tent site. Great amenities pool/showers/ games for kids. Very safe feeling and friendly staff
TravelerKOAs aren't my first choice - I don't use the extra amenities and the tent sites are often pretty out in the open. That said, usually I am happy enough with what I get and can count on almost always get a site last minute. This KOA was terrible -- the tent sites didn't have the standard nice flat KOA tent pad and the only level spots put you inches from the road. No trees, bushes, etc between them (but that's not unusual). Bathrooms (main and family cabins, which were a nice option) were not busy but also not clean at all - no set schedule and we never saw anyone cleaning them while we were there. Next to busy loud highway (not something they can do anything about, just an fyi). at least average KOA niceness for $50/night - the experience fell far short of that.
RangerMy child had a blast. the tent site wasn’t private or fancy but the rest of the facility was great. staff super nice. we arrived in middle of night and paid the next morning. very convenient. the pool is awesome.
RangerStayed 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. Playgrounds, pool, dog play area, cabins, tent sites and full hook up back ins and pull through sites.
ScoutThe tent sites were great and spaced apart. The owners were very friendly and there was a nice pond. Showers could need updated but it was about what I was expecting. I love little campgrounds like this so it was even better than I was hoping.
Traveler
This is a large campground. Walking distance to the theme park. Campground fees include admission to the theme park. The sites are very nice and well maintained. There are campers for rent, cabins for rent, tent sites, RV sites and premium RV sites. It is a great family campground.
Scout
I loved everything. The sites are neat. We tent camped with no electric. $23 per night. Fishing allowed in the pond. Bathrooms with showers were spotless. Grass maintained. One small complaint is checkin and out times not enforced. Checkin states 3 pm but we saw many checking in as early as 8 or 9 AM. We could have gained a whole day! Next time!
Lots of very wet, muddy sites where even mulch would have been helpful.
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