Hamlin Beach State Park Campground

A few things stop me from giving a 5 star review. 1. No water hook ups (that was known before going, but still a con), 2. Facilities are not that clean, 3. Our site (098) was not that private (open to the street and one campsite, partially shielded from the other campsite). There were definitely some sites that looked awesome (like 103) that I’d go back to!

Overall, though, our site was large enough to back in and still have room behind our 25’ trailer. I enjoyed the general feel of being in the woods and then being able to drive a couple minutes to get to the beach access. Area 5 is covered in large rocks, but is a good place to take your dogs!

Overall a great experience.

I took the family camping to this State Park in the tenting area.  The camp sites are a mixture of shade and sun making the experience very enjoyable where you will NOT bake in the sun every daylight hour.  It has a beautiful well groomed sandy white beach fully staffed by certified lifeguards.  For the boating enthusist   there is a well designed boat launch.   Not only is there great fishing off the piers into Lake Ontario but there is a pond easily accessed for most to fish for trout, bass, and other fresh water species.   During the fall there is a huge salmon run where fish up to 30 lbs are caught regularly.  The park itself is clean with many bathrooms with showers are available.  Overall we had a great time 

On beautiful Lake Ontario 

The camping area is awesome, most sites are very private. Beach was clean and beautiful. Me and my wife had a great weekend! My only complaint is that the bathrooms need more than one toilet, other than that it was a great stay.

Great place for camping or beach day!

Picturesque campground on the shores of Lake Ontario. Power at every site. Excellent facilities.

Beautiful place to camp[

We happened upon this campground during a road trip. We didn't have a reservation and were lucky to get one of the few open sites on a holiday weekend. Free showers. Nice beach for swimming. To top it off, the local Lions Club was hosting a pancake breakfast for all campers.

A great campground on a Great Lake

the beach is pretty nice I went there for a day trip this time since it's close to my house I can take my dog for a walk, i have camped there sites aren't secluded like they used to be but they are nice and in walking distance to the beach.  and you get to see the beautiful lake Ontario.  

day trip

The sites in the loop we stayed in had about 75’ between driveways, all with varying levels of trees/brush between them, very secluded. The beach is a decent little hike, but very easy flat bike ride or about a minute in a car going 15mph. If you want secluded beaches, skip the public beach and head a little West of Area 4, take the sandy path to the water for an amazing hidden grotto. Sites are electric only but with a 100’ hose you can reach a spigot from most any spot to re-fill the camper. 

One word to describe the sites here: SPACIOUS

Great place to hangout for a weekend, camp sites are walking distance to the lake. The only thing is the sites are pretty congested so make sure to look at the map before you choose your spot. I recommend site 161 if you can get it. 

Chill

Great access to the shores of Lake Ontario from campground. Also few mile stretch of beaches. Short but pretty nature trail through the woods opposite the lake as well that goes through hard words and into wetlands. 

Good Lake Access 

Stop by ahead of time to see which site you like. Some sites were small. Some where huge! There were awesome trails from site to site so for us with 3 sites next to each other it was great. The kids literally ran from site to site all day long. Got them nice and tired. Beach was very nice and had a lifeguard. We had to walk but it wasn’t far because the parking lot was closed . 

Beautiful views

Our particular site was a little snug getting into but opened up nicely behind the tree line at the road.
 Overall very nice, roomy, wooded, private sites with a nice beach not too far from the sites

I think we're alone now

We stayed for 1 night on a Thursday. At&amp;t reception is almost non existent.

On a plus side the park itself is beautiful. Created by the CCC during the new deal. The park is flanked by a nature trail on the. South side and a trail on the north side. The park is big. If you're going to do the trails I recommend a bike.

The trail on the north side is refered to as the devil's nose. Beautiful sunsets can be seen from that vantage point

Secluded 

HIGHLIGHTS: 

Large sandy beach

Neat walking paths into the woods 

Paved roads for bikes 

A and B loops have new private shower/restrooms 

Ice cream/concessions on the beach 

Camp store

  

CONS: Don’t allow pull - in camping. Campers must be BACKED in

No AT&amp;T cell service 

5 star campground for sure ! 

Really clean sites with lots of trees but you’re still pretty close to your neighbors so not a ton of privacy. Bath houses are beautiful &amp; the beach is lovely! We walked our dogs all along the trails &amp; they played in the water down at the rocky area!!

BUT if you go here in a camper you better be super confident &amp; comfortable maneuvering it. We have a 37 ft fifth wheel &amp; if it wasn’t for how comfortable my husband is then we wouldn’t have gotten into our site. Lots of trees make the sites narrow &amp; tight when backing in! But not impossible if you know what you’re doing. 