Evangola State Park
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Victoria P
1 contribution
Jun 2022 • Solo
I only gave one star because I had to. My campsite,#4, was listed as having shade. Yet there were no trees. In reality it was an open field with no privacy. The fire pit was located within 6ft of the next sites parking spot so you had a massive pickup truck looming over you while you attempted to enjoy your fire. No access to the beach from the campground. Had to walk quite a distance. Showers only had cold water. And to add to the pain if you only wanted one nights stay you were forced to pay for two. What an expensive unpleasant experience.
Written 24 June 2022
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Linda B
Pittsford, NY4 contributions
Jun 2021 • Solo
I was sad to see the bathhouse looking so outdated and run down. Does not look as though it’s been upgraded since it was built in the early 1960’s. The bathroom was very dirty. We are not totally over a pandemic and a NY State park that charges $7.00 to get in has filthy rest rooms. The changing rooms were locked up. I looked through the locked up gate to changing rooms and it looked all over grown with tall weeds. Just sad like the aftermath of Chernobyl. Beach wasn’t too bad and there were life guards. Parking lots are going to pot. I would not recommend going there with your family.
Written 15 August 2021
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Josh A
6 contributions
Nov 2020
Be wary of the back nine and buy extra frisbees, I lost a lot back there. During summer peak time they charge you but off-peak season it's free. Do not do the Disc Golf Course you will lose discs around the back nine...
Written 13 November 2020
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Kuvasz1988
Saint Paul, MN1,026 contributions
May 2020 • Solo
The grounds coming in are nice and well groomed. The shoreline looks like a dumping ground. Sad. Parking not so good
Written 23 May 2020
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Jeannie P
Fairborn, OH63 contributions
Sep 2019
small state park campground although the park is large- beach, playgrounds, nice nature center. Shower house was clean. we just stopped for an overnight stay while traveling. We did see two bald eagles fly very close to use while we were at our campsite in the morning. Also lots of monarch butterflies.
Written 8 October 2019
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Anand G
Kochi (Cochin), India1,979 contributions
Aug 2019
There is nothing much to see there except the small beach. However, the calm atmosphere with shade trees around provides a soothing ambiance. Great place do nothing and get perked up.
Written 5 August 2019
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Mitava
Toronto, Canada194 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
Very nice park and beach located on Lake Erie. Park has lots of space for people to sit around at tables, cook their meals on the grill or just enjoy green grass. Lots of space for kids to play
Beach is stone/ sand but again plenty of space to enjoy. Water is clear and once you walk in far enough in the swimming area, the bottom of the lake is mostly sand.
Lifeguard on duty. Entry to the park is $7 per day per car. You can leave and re- enter as long as you keep the receipt.
Beach is stone/ sand but again plenty of space to enjoy. Water is clear and once you walk in far enough in the swimming area, the bottom of the lake is mostly sand.
Lifeguard on duty. Entry to the park is $7 per day per car. You can leave and re- enter as long as you keep the receipt.
Written 1 August 2019
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vacationalot2010
Niagara Falls, Canada8 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
Another one of my favorites for camping. It's not very large only two loops with electric and water spigots. Other loop is tents. Nice beach. Would be nice if they would pave a little bike path type short cut from between the campground office to the beach parking lot. Would make it an easier bike ride. This year the ground between there was too wet to ride on . Be advised if you have a big rig or travel trailer site 11 in the 50 amp loop and the one directly across from it has a ditch and make for maneuvering very difficult. Otherwise love it and we will be back!
Written 9 July 2019
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scp427
Buffalo, NY421 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
We camped here for a weekend with other family in 3 different sites. The waterfront sites do not have water access. There’s a fence blocking the cliff to the water. We stayed in site 33. Would’ve been perfect if our family was on both sides of us.
The beach is a short drive or bike ride away. It’s a pretty beach but no nice sand. Rocky with sticks. They should truck in some nice sand.
There was a lot of mosquitos swarming the sites. I’ve never seen so many. I’m not usually bothered by bugs but they even got me. Make sure you bring spray.
This park is patrolled frequently by park police & police. I like that. There were no loud rowdy noisemakers late at night. There were also no dogs running loose.
There’s a really cool nature center here that is really hands on for kids. The ranger running it was super nice. It’s a hidden gem.
This is really a family oriented campground. Our little ones loved it. I like more rustic quiet campgrounds so probably won’t return here but we had a nice weekend.
The beach is a short drive or bike ride away. It’s a pretty beach but no nice sand. Rocky with sticks. They should truck in some nice sand.
There was a lot of mosquitos swarming the sites. I’ve never seen so many. I’m not usually bothered by bugs but they even got me. Make sure you bring spray.
This park is patrolled frequently by park police & police. I like that. There were no loud rowdy noisemakers late at night. There were also no dogs running loose.
There’s a really cool nature center here that is really hands on for kids. The ranger running it was super nice. It’s a hidden gem.
This is really a family oriented campground. Our little ones loved it. I like more rustic quiet campgrounds so probably won’t return here but we had a nice weekend.
Written 9 June 2019
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Harvey B
Rochester, NY68 contributions
Sep 2018 • Solo
I alighted from the bus; unfolded my bike; & went into Evangola [New York] State Park!
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Yes, a local bus goes directly to Evangola State Park from Buffalo, New York. The bus route continues to Irving, New York after letting me off at Evangola State Park.
This short three day bicycle tour was accomplished entirely using public ground transportation and my folding bicycle. First I traveled to Buffalo NY from Rochester New York, a distance of ~90 mi./144 km. using a commercial intercity bus. Then I rode the Buffalo area bus No. 76, to Evangola St. Park. This local bus makes 3 afternoon runs to Irving NY from Buffalo. With a total of 5 daily runs from Irving to Buffalo. If you're visiting Buffalo or Niagara Falls it is possible for you to take the bus to the Park & spend the day swimming, hiking, fishing, pheasant hunting in season, or simply enjoying yourself in the outdoors.
I'm trying to do more 2-5 day bicycle tours. This means using either a personal car or public transportation (train, bus) to go to the start location of a bicycle tour. I prefer the public transportation option.
This time I used bus services to begin and end my bicycle tour along the Lake Erie shore (Buffalo, Dunkirk, Lake Erie St. Pk., NY) and then bicycle ~40 mi./64 km. south to the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY.
Evangola [New York] State Park is a beautiful well maintained New York State Park with many different facilities.
The beach is clean with wonderful soft sand and a bathhouse. The hiking areas are delightful.
There is a store and restaurant but I did not make use of either facility. These facilities might have been closed for the season by mid-September when I stayed at the Park. Two & a half miles (4 km.) from the Park's campground in Erie Beach, NY there are several restaurants & taverns open late and all year around.
There are yurts including two with a ramp for persons with disabilities to rent; a kids playground; and many other facilities.
Evangola State Park's tent site loop is sufficiently away from the RV/auto sites to not hear the motorized vehicles or see their "electric lights." At Evangola cars are not allowed to be parked at the tent sites. After unloading their car, "tenters" have to park in a designated parking lot. This is an excellent idea. Car lights & motor sounds going through a tent campground can easily disturb sleeping tenters. Tents are not light or sound proof!
My tent site was clean and level with a clean potable (town water) faucet/fountain close by.
The campground bathroom was outstanding.
617116767
Yes, a local bus goes directly to Evangola State Park from Buffalo, New York. The bus route continues to Irving, New York after letting me off at Evangola State Park.
This short three day bicycle tour was accomplished entirely using public ground transportation and my folding bicycle. First I traveled to Buffalo NY from Rochester New York, a distance of ~90 mi./144 km. using a commercial intercity bus. Then I rode the Buffalo area bus No. 76, to Evangola St. Park. This local bus makes 3 afternoon runs to Irving NY from Buffalo. With a total of 5 daily runs from Irving to Buffalo. If you're visiting Buffalo or Niagara Falls it is possible for you to take the bus to the Park & spend the day swimming, hiking, fishing, pheasant hunting in season, or simply enjoying yourself in the outdoors.
I'm trying to do more 2-5 day bicycle tours. This means using either a personal car or public transportation (train, bus) to go to the start location of a bicycle tour. I prefer the public transportation option.
This time I used bus services to begin and end my bicycle tour along the Lake Erie shore (Buffalo, Dunkirk, Lake Erie St. Pk., NY) and then bicycle ~40 mi./64 km. south to the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY.
Evangola [New York] State Park is a beautiful well maintained New York State Park with many different facilities.
The beach is clean with wonderful soft sand and a bathhouse. The hiking areas are delightful.
There is a store and restaurant but I did not make use of either facility. These facilities might have been closed for the season by mid-September when I stayed at the Park. Two & a half miles (4 km.) from the Park's campground in Erie Beach, NY there are several restaurants & taverns open late and all year around.
There are yurts including two with a ramp for persons with disabilities to rent; a kids playground; and many other facilities.
Evangola State Park's tent site loop is sufficiently away from the RV/auto sites to not hear the motorized vehicles or see their "electric lights." At Evangola cars are not allowed to be parked at the tent sites. After unloading their car, "tenters" have to park in a designated parking lot. This is an excellent idea. Car lights & motor sounds going through a tent campground can easily disturb sleeping tenters. Tents are not light or sound proof!
My tent site was clean and level with a clean potable (town water) faucet/fountain close by.
The campground bathroom was outstanding.
Written 17 September 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
How long of a walk is it from the campground to beach access? We have 3 young kids (5,3,1) and I'm dreading this 'long' walk to the beach. Also, are there golf carts available or a shuttle of some sort? I've also read reviews about a closer 'hidden' trail to the beach. Can anyone offer some info? Much appreciated!
Where can I launch my paddleboard? I plan on getting a camp site with electric and park my SUV. How far would the walk be to launch? Thanks.
scp427
Buffalo, NY421 contributions
Probably the closest spot would be through the tent loop & then take the path through woods Down towards beach. It’s prob 1/2 mile or so from electric spots.
Tgriff3
Columbus, OH75 contributions
Are there any bike trails or places to ride bicycles in the park? We are thinking of camping in one of the yurts there but my kids would love to bring their bikes.
GeoElf
Buffalo, Ny80 contributions
Yes.... lots of places to ride bikes around here. The park has a road system and the nearby Lake Shore Drive is bicycle friendly.
KammieJ
Perrysburg, NY26 contributions
Is this a good spot for a party/reunion of all ages. Accessibility and shelter? Website says there is a banquet facility, does not show it on map.
GeoElf
Buffalo, Ny80 contributions
I haven't seen a banquet facility there. There are however many wheelchair accessible shelters that can be rented for a reasonable fee. The shelters are near wheelchair accessible bathroom facilities.
The shelters are open on all four sides and there are picnic tables under the roof structure, there are also grills at the site.
Evangola is a beautiful location for an all ages party/reunion. This park is right on the shore of Lake Erie so you'll have to keep non-swimmers away from the lake.
akitamother
Jamestown, NY12 contributions
Are you allowed to bring a dog for hiking?
jpofilms
34 contributions
Yes you can. You just have to follow the rules posted at the entrance.
can you smoke cigs. ?
A. Bernas
1 contribution
At all NY State Parks, you cannot smoke near buildings, under the rented picnic pavilions, or on the beach itself according to the Parks & Trails of NY website. In the parking lot, I imagine, might be ok. I'd watch for No Smoking signs, though, just to be safe.
ImKlem1
Greenfield Center, New York197 contributions
We are thinking about renting the cabin, and have a few questions:
(1) We plan to bring motorcycles; is the cabin's driveway paved or gravel, either way is it easy to park the bikes?
(2) Is early July warm enough to go swimming there?
(3) Is the cabin nice? Are there mattresses?
Thank you.
Diana K
clare b
15 contributions
There is only 1 cabin. You may need to park in a nearby lot, yes july should be ok for swimming. I can't vouch for the mattress, i usually bring an air mattress
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