Four Mile Creek State Park is a campground on Lake Ontario in Youngstown, New York, with campsites, reservable yurts and a nature trail along wooded bluffs. It offers an outdoor trip beyond Niagara-on-the-Lake’s town centre.
- Location: 1055 Lake Road, Niagara County, New York
- Stay options: Campsites and reservable yurts
- Season: Camping and the camp store operate from mid-May through early October
Where is Four Mile Creek State Park, and what can you expect?
Four Mile Creek State Park is on the Lake Ontario shore in Youngstown, New York—not in Ontario. New York State Parks places it about 20 minutes north of Niagara Falls.
The setting includes wooded bluffs and a marsh at the mouth of Four Mile Creek. Great blue herons and white-tailed deer use the marsh habitat, where white trillium and greenbrier also grow. Campers can follow the park’s nature trail along the bluffs.
The park’s recreational offerings include fishing in Lake Ontario and weekend interpretive activities. It is a campground for campers and their guests, rather than a general day-use park, so plan your visit around a campsite or other overnight stay.
What camping and facilities are available?
Four Mile Creek State Park has 290 campsites, including 186 with electric hookups and 10 electric waterfront sites. You can also reserve a yurt for a more sheltered overnight stay.
Each yurt has three bunk beds with mattresses, a refrigerator, a microwave, heat and air-conditioning units, windows, a domed roof and wood floors. Facilities include a camp store, laundry facilities, a modern playground and accessible showers. Biking and fishing are among the activities available.
One pavilion is available to rent to campers only. Contact the park office to ask about availability and details. For park information, call (716) 745-3802.
When is the park open, and what are the fees?
The camping season and camp-store season run from mid-May through early October. Campsite rates range from $23 to $36 per night, with an additional $5 per night for people who are not New York State residents.
Yurt rates are $83.75 per day or $335 per week for New York State residents, and $90 per day or $360 per week for non-residents. Vehicle-use fees vary by location and season; check the official site before you go for current entry-fee information, or contact the park if a fee is not listed.
How do you get to the park from Niagara-on-the-Lake?
The park is about a 50-minute drive from The Old Bank House. Its address is 1055 Lake Road, Niagara County, New York; the park’s coordinates are latitude 43.271900 and longitude -78.996185.
Since the park is for campers and their guests, check that your visit fits its camping access before setting out.
What nearby places can you add to the outing?
Old Fort Niagara is nearby. Fort Niagara State Park has pool swimming; Wilson-Tuscarora State Park is another nearby option.
Other parks around Niagara-on-the-Lake and nearby offer more options for outdoor stops.
Across the area, parks in Niagara-on-the-Lake and nearby provide additional places to explore.
FAQs
Can you visit Four Mile Creek State Park without camping?
The park is a campground for campers and their guests, not a general day-use park. Check with the park if you’re unsure whether your plans qualify.
Are pets allowed at the park?
A maximum of two pets are allowed in campsites and day-use areas unless a sign or directive prohibits them. Keep pets supervised and crated or on a leash no longer than 6 feet; pets are not permitted in several facilities and activity areas, except for service animals.
Is Four Mile Creek State Park near Niagara Falls?
New York State Parks describes it as about 20 minutes north of Niagara Falls and mentions Niagara Falls State Park attractions such as Maid of the Mist and Cave of the Winds as nearby outing options.