Kiser Lake State Park Campground

With this being my first time camping, I don’t have much to compare it to, but I really enjoyed my stay! I had spot 66 (non-electric standard) and I just had my tent and my car and I would definitely pick that spot again! It was absolutely stunning over looking the water with the trees turning colors. I went the first weekend in October so they had a lot of families there because they had all sorts of Halloween activities going on, so it wasn’t very quiet, but I still enjoyed myself. Got in on a Thursday and it was decently quiet that day. They have some play areas for kids, a few hiking trails and a wetlands, but most people were fishing and kayaking. There is a store, but I didn’t go in. Tons of spots to camp, from very secluded to right in the middle of the action. Very family friendly place. I think some small rules were broken here and there by some of the families, but it was just little things, so no harm no foul. Overall a great campground! 

Great Campground

We really enjoy Kiser Lake, although there is only one spot for camping that we prefer. It is the only spot that it doesn't feel like you are right on top of your neighbors and actually has some tree coverage. As far as hiking goes, it's on the limited side, but we had a great time kayaking there. The lake was calm and everyone was very respectful of us in our kayaks.

Enjoy the lake

A hidden gem , super quiet , low traffic and decent fishing

Amazing and quiet location 

This park is know for the lake that is kayak and canoe friendly since it doesn’t allow any kind of boat with a motor.  It also features a beach , 2 playgrounds and several hiking trails. Just be careful if you hike with dogs since some trails intersect with a nature preserve which doesn’t allow pets. 

The campground itself has 20 electric sites , 56 primitive sites and 4 camper cabins. All the electric sites are pull through and all sites have a fire pit but only the electric sites come with picnic tables. 

Due to off season and COVID the camp store is closed and there is no camper host or park office staff around. 

We did notice lots of downed trees on the poorly marked hiking trails.  Some trails just started but no maps were around and no trails were blazed. It was hard to tell where we were headed or how long a trail was.  I tried using the new Detour app and it wasn’t very accurate for this park. 

We did have good Verizon cell coverage. 

Quiet Park 

A small intimate campground, perfect if you hate crowds and prefer nature.