Lake Erie State Park

We did a little one-​day camping weekend here, and we enjoyed it. One of the downsides is that when you only reserve for one night, you have to wait until a few days before the weekend, and a lot of the prime sites are taken up. This isn’t really the fault of the park per se, but an overall problem with NY State parks as a whole.
The campsite we ended up with did have a bit of shade, and although it wasn’t exactly the most private place in the world, it was still quite nice. We were relatively close to the bathroom/​shower facility, which was very nice, and also close to a path that led down from the bluffs to the lake.
There’s no beach at this park, so keep this in mind. Still, there are some nice pathways to walk around on, and there’s a gorgeous view of the sunset over the lake. This park would also be a really beautiful place to hold a wedding. There’s a nice gazebo area with a picturesque stairway, and a large old lifeguard house that would server well for a reception.
So, overall a great experience, and a park that I would stay at again.

Beautiful views of the sunset. However, in the loop we were at, which is close to the lake, the air stunk all day. A local from a nearby winery told us that this park DUMPS their sewage into the lake. That would definitely explain the smell.
The bathrooms are really not good, and there is no where to swim. You can’t swim in lake erie because it is so polluted. We decided to stay at the nearby KOA the next night, and for THE SAME PRICE it was much better.

Reserve America says the sites are partially shaded– not really. Very few trees & only a few spots that get any shade. That being said it is a good location to explore from– not a lot at the campground itself. Better to stay at evangola if you want a state park with hiking & swimming.

I have now stayed here 3 times on trips to and from Arkansas. The location is excellent for the car camper — relatively easy on/​off from Route 90.
The campground is nicely located on the shores of Lake Erie, and the views at sunset are excellent. I am a tent camper, and the primitive sites are in a quiet section of the campgrounds.
One of the biggest drawbacks I’ve noticed are the nearby train tracks. The train whistles blow at odd hours, and they can disturb a light sleeper.
Overall, this is a nice spot for transient campers, and I wouldn’t mind having a few extra days here to explore the nearby area. It looks like a cyclists paradise along the local roads.