NY’s Four Mile Creek State Park

by rlaurendeau on February 1, 2010

Located just 15 north of the great American travel destination, Niagara Falls, Four Mile Creek State Park in Youngstown, NY is a great place to book your next summer or fall getaway. This New York state park is open generally from mid-April to mid-October, depending on the weather, so you have a wide range of dates from which to plan your vacation.

Probably the best feature about Four Mile Creek State Park, in addition to its close proximity to Niagara Falls, is that it is right along the beautiful Lake Ontario. If you decide to camp at the park, many of the sites offer panoramic views of the lake. Can you imagine waking up in your camper rental in NY, with the sun shining across the lake? You may not be able to find a more picturesque setting.

The camping facilities at Four Mile Creek State Park can accommodate all types of camping, but if you are coming from the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania area (or are flying into this region), we recommend that you book a NY RV rental. We find that camping RV-style creates a more relaxing and comfortable vacation. You don’t have to mess with leaky tents or sleeping on the ground. Instead, you can enjoy the great outdoors while still having many modern conveniences. Plus, this New York State Park has around 275 campsites that offer both sun and shade options. Each site has ample space, and many have electric hookup. As we already mentioned, the premier sites are located right along Lake Ontario.

Other amenities and activities that Four Mile Creek State Park has to offer includes:

  • Biking
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Nature trails
  • Picnicking
  • Shower facilities (handicap accessible)
  • Playgrounds

Nearby Four Mile Creek State Park, you can choose from even more activities for you and your crew in Niagara Falls. If you come this close to Niagara Falls, you must not miss out on visiting them. You can walk along the river and falls in Niagara Falls State Park, take a ride on the Maid of the Mist boat adventure, or explore the Cave of the Winds.

Other nearby activities you might enjoy include beach swimming Wilson Tuscarora State park or pool swimming at Fort Niagara State Park. In Lewiston, you might enjoy attending a local jazz or art festival; seeing a free, live concert on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Artpark; or take a Whirlpool Jet Boat ride. There’s no end to what you can enjoy in and around Four Mile Creek State Park in New York. You can easily rent an RV in NY, park it for a week or more at a campsite, and then explore the region until your heart’s content.

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