Four Mile Creek State Park
Lake Ontario Shoreline Camping
Four Mile Creek offers wooded camping on the Lake Ontario shoreline near Niagara Falls—perfect base for visiting the falls!
Camping
| Type | Sites | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 275 | Electric available |
| Season | April – October | |
Reserve: reserveamerica.com or (800) 456-2267.
Location
Just 20 minutes from Niagara Falls! Great base camp for sightseeing.
How far from Niagara Falls?
About 20 minutes! Great base for visiting Niagara Falls and wine country.
Quick Facts
- Location: New York
- Coordinates: 43.2744568, -78.9975962
- Activities: Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing
- Pets: Allowed on leash in most areas (check local rules)
Things to Do
New York’s state park system is one of the oldest and largest in the nation, spanning glacier-carved Finger Lakes gorges, wild Adirondack Mountain backcountry, dramatic Hudson Valley cliffs, Long Island ocean beaches, and the thundering waters of Niagara Falls. Activities include hiking dramatic gorge trails with cascading waterfalls, swimming at supervised lake and ocean beaches, fishing world-class trout streams and salmon runs, camping in old-growth forests, cross-country skiing through snow-covered landscapes, rock climbing the Shawangunk Ridge (the “Gunks”), and kayaking through the Thousand Islands archipelago.
Best Time to Visit
Summer (June–August) is peak season for swimming, waterfalls, and family camping, with supervised beach programs at many parks. Fall brings world-class foliage that peaks from late September in the Adirondacks to mid-October in the Hudson Valley — Letchworth and Bear Mountain are especially popular for leaf peeping. Spring (April–May) delivers peak waterfall flow and wildflower blooms. Winter turns Adirondack and Finger Lakes parks into destinations for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice climbing. Many gorge trails are closed November through May for safety.
Visitor Tips
Parking fees range from $6 to $10 per vehicle depending on the park and season. An Empire Pass ($80/year) covers unlimited vehicle entry to all state parks, historic sites, and recreation areas — an excellent value for frequent visitors. Camping reservations through ReserveAmerica up to 9 months in advance. Popular gorge parks like Watkins Glen, Robert H. Treman, and Letchworth require early arrival or parking reservations on peak weekends. The Adirondacks require a High Peaks permit for certain trailheads during peak season.
Explore More New York State Parks
Four Mile Creek State Park is one of many outstanding state parks in New York. Discover more parks in our Best State Parks in New York guide, or use our Park Finder to search by activity, location, or features.
