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Evangola State Park Campground

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New York State Park Campgrounds: Same-day reservations are allowed until 3PM on day of arrival; this applies to campsites only. Reservations can be made online or through the ReserveAmerica Call Center: 1-800-456-2267. Walk-ins are not permitted.

Evangola State Park Campground, near Irving, New York, is a lively spot that offers a mix of outdoor fun and essential amenities. With a variety of accommodation options, including tent sites, RV spots, yurts, and even glamping, there’s something for everyone looking to enjoy the great outdoors.

The campground is known for its beautiful sandy beach and easy access to Lake Erie, making it a popular choice for swimming and sunbathing. Visitors often mention the large disc golf course and the nature center, which adds a nice touch for families looking to engage in educational activities. As one camper noted, “The nature museum is a great addition for all ages.”

While the sites are generally open and can feel close together, many appreciate the tree cover available at the edges for some shade. Facilities like showers and restrooms are available, though some campers have pointed out that cleanliness can be an issue. Still, the sunsets over the lake are a highlight that many rave about, providing a perfect backdrop for evening gatherings.

If you’re looking to explore, the campground is conveniently located near local attractions and offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer stay, Evangola State Park Campground has plenty to keep you entertained and relaxed.

Description

NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Evangola State Park

Evangola State Park's major attraction is its beautiful arc-shaped shoreline and natural sand beach on Lake Erie. Low cliffs of Angola shale line the edge of the beach. In addition to swimming, the park has picnic facilities, baseball, tennis (at campground), basketball courts, and campsites.

  • Evangola State Park offers YURTS! Check out these unique accommodations and reserve today!
  • For Cabin and Yurt renters - the cabin and yurts are smoke free and NO pets are permitted.
  • Sites are not numbered consecutively, please review the map carefully.
  • Quiet hours are from 10PM to 8AM and are strictly enforced.
  • All patrons must be 21 to possess or consume alcohol.
  • An extension cord may be needed to reach power source.
  • Management reserves the right to require visitors to park elsewhere in the park when the campground parking lots are full. Your auto and/or camping unit must be parked on a gravel driveway or lot where provided.

ATTENTION PET OWNERS:

  • Current proof of rabies inoculation is required at check-in (metal tags will not be accepted).
  • At any time during your stay, pet owners may be required to provide proof of rabies inoculation upon request. Be sure to have this information available to present to park staff.
  • Where pets are permitted, there is a maximum limit of 2 pets per site.
  • Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6ft and under control at all times.
  • Do not leave pets unattended and always clean up after them.
  • Pet owners/permit holders are liable for any damage, personal injury, or nuisance caused by the pet.

SWIMMING: Each year the campground makes every effort to provide safe swimming opportunities by testing the water and by keeping the swimming areas staffed with lifeguards. Please be aware that if the safety of our swimmers is compromised due to lack of lifeguard coverage or water quality issues, swimming will be prohibited. Swimming cannot be a guaranteed activity; therefore, we cannot offer refunds on camping stays. We apologize for this inconvenience as it may occur with little advance notice.

Looking to reserve for just 1 night? If you make your reservation within 7 days of your arrival you can book a 1-night stay online or through the Call Center. This applies to campsites only.

PRE-REGISTRATION: Have an existing reservation? Don't forget to PRE-REGISTER!! Two days prior to arrival you can sign into Reserve America and pre-register. IT SAVES TIME.

LENGTH OF STAY: A camping party and their equipment may occupy a site for a maximum of 14 continuous nights. After which, the camping party and equipment must leave the site and facility for 48 hours before registering again for another site.

Please Note: To ensure fairness for all NY customers, any reservation with departure dates outside the 9-month Maximum Window cannot be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made.

OPRHP General Camping Rules, Information, and Cancellation Policy

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Location

Evangola State Park Campground is located in New York

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Directions

Via Route 5, 27 miles south of Buffalo city center. Campground Address: 110 Evangola State Park Road, Irving, NY 14081. Beach Access Address: 115 Evangola State Park Road, Irving, NY 14081. Information: 716-549-1802

Address

ONE SHAW ROAD
Irving, NY 14081

Coordinates

42.60200033 N
79.11500018 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

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

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins
  • Tent Cabin
  • Yurts

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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16 Reviews

Reviewed Jun. 24, 2024

Need to learn to clean bathrooms

Love the campgrounds and beach. However, this year the restrooms were disgusting!!!. We were here for 3 nights and the same washcloths were on the floor all weekend. Sinks and counter never cleaned, mouse feces were everywhere. Even after going in right after the 2 young girls were done "cleaning", it looked like it was never touched except toilet seats were up and trash empty. Was really disappointed. We were in the last loop.

Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2023

Great campground

 We stayed here three nights to ride out a heat wave and really liked it. Sites are electric only, with a dump station available at the entrance and one in the campground loop. There are potable water spigots throughout the campground, where you awkwardly pull over to the side of the road and fill your tank. 

Sites are pretty much wide open, with zero separation between you and your neighbor. Most are out in direct sun but the ones along the edge have some tree cover and shade. 

There are yurts here as well, and a playground, and a huge disc golf course. You can walk to the beach from the campground (dogs aren’t allowed on the beach). The nature center is right in the campground, by the basketball and tennis courts. Showers were dirty and buggy, but they’re free and you can actually choose your own water temperature. 

NY State campgrounds require proof of rabies vaccinations for your dogs. Good cell reception for Verizon, ATT wasn’t great but the cell booster helped. Trash bins, but no recycling. Beautiful sunset on the lake.

Site46
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Evangola State Park Campground by Laura M., December 28, 2023
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  • Review photo of Evangola State Park Campground by Laura M., December 28, 2023
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Reviewed Dec. 28, 2023

Great campground

We stayed here three nights to ride out a heat wave and really liked it. Sites are electric only, with a dump station available at the entrance and one in the campground loop. There are potable water spigots throughout the campground, where you awkwardly pull over to the side of the road and fill your tank. Sites are pretty much wide open, with zero separation between you and your neighbor. Most are out in direct sun but the ones along the edge have some tree cover and shade. 

There are yurts here as well, and a playground, and a huge disc golf course. You can walk to the beach from the campground (dogs aren’t allowed on the beach). The nature center is right in the campground, by the basketball and tennis courts. 

Showers were dirty and buggy, but they’re free and you can actually choose your own water temperature. NY State campgrounds require proof of rabies vaccinations for your dogs.

 Good cell reception for Verizon, ATT wasn’t great but the cell booster helped. Trash bins, but no recycling. Beautiful sunset on the lake.

Site46
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Evangola State Park Campground by Laura M., December 28, 2023
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  • Review photo of Evangola State Park Campground by Laura M., December 28, 2023
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Reviewed Aug. 28, 2022

Tent site area is a mud pit

Scenery is beautiful, swimming is great, and the bathhouse is decent. The tent area is a mud pit and sites were pretty tight in that field mud pit. The access to the beach almost made up for it. Just for some perspective though, the iron fire rings had rusted through holes in the ground area, couldn't even stay flush to the ground. The fire rings had to be moved because they sunk into the mud and had three inches of water in the bottom.

Reviewed Jul. 13, 2022

Nice but not great

The facilities in the campground are very good (relatively new bath house with nice clean showers). The campsites are a good size although most have no natural shade or privacy. My only real complaint is that this seemed like a "party park" with music playing and people being loud after quiet hours. In addition, the beach area had a lot of trash laying around.

Site28
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Evangola State Park Campground by Amy G., July 13, 2022
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2020

Solid

Pros: good swimming, clean bathrooms, easy access off 90 (convenient) Cons: little to no separation between sites, easy access off 90 (busy)

  • Review photo of Evangola State Park Campground by Joseph N., November 13, 2020
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Reviewed Jul. 7, 2019

Busy Campground. No Privacy

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.

  • Review photo of Evangola State Park Campground by Tara S., July 7, 2019
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Reviewed Apr. 13, 2019

Peaceful, and tranquil.

Thus campground is on Lake Erie in Evans, NY. The tentsites offer access to the beach where there is plenty of drift wood for your campfire. There is a lodge with games, arts and craftes educational activities for all ages. Also there is a fishing pond.

Reviewed Apr. 9, 2019

Quiet family friendly

State campground on Lake Erie. Has all the amenities for tent/RV camping. Beautiful beach area. New showers. Easy access to wine country. Gorgeous sunsets.

Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2018

Some Sites Have a View of Lake Erie

Unfortunately, my site did not.

However, my site wasn't crowded and the electricity was reliable. This campground has three loops. One has 30 amp power, one has 50 amp power (with a 30 amp outlet on the same pedestal) and the third loop is for tent camping. There are several places to get water in the camp, so be sure to fill up your tanks before you park. There is a dump station. None of the sites are full hook up.

Each site has a picnic table and a grill.

There are two bath houses. The newer one - between loops one and three - also has laundry facilities.

Your payment for your campsite entitles you to admission to the beach, which is a hike or a drive away.

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Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Evangola State Park Campground by Kim D., August 31, 2018
Reviewed Jun. 13, 2018

evangola

This park has beautiful views of the lake and sitting areas to sit on the lake or pathways to stroll along the lake. There is nice trails through the woods and nice camping spots with nice views of sunsets and the water. The facilities are nice and some are new. overall a great place to camp.

Reviewed Jun. 8, 2018

large campground

clean and updated shower house not too much to do, short hike or drive to beach. beach could use some cleaning and grooming but a fair park for the price

Reviewed Apr. 25, 2018

Park is great, campground is not private enough

Our site was large enough, but there was no privacy. Every site is just open to all the rest. Our neighbors on one side were very nice, but in front of us had 3 large, loud dogs that scared my children the entire time. The lake was nice, but wear water shoes, as the rocks stick up and are sharp in spots.

Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jun. 12, 2016

busy place!

The time we spent at Evangola must have been a prime camping time because the campground was quiet busy! Our siites was not very secluded but was spacious. The facilities were quite clean but a bit of a walk from our site. It was very cool that you could hear the waves at night.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Evangola State Park Campground?

Camping at Evangola State Park Campground can cost between $17.00 and $112.00 depending on the site.

Does Evangola State Park Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Evangola State Park Campground has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Evangola State Park Campground?

Evangola State Park Campground allows vehicles up to 40 feet.

Are fires allowed at Evangola State Park Campground?

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

Is there cell phone reception at Evangola State Park Campground?

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