Lakeside Beach State Park

Location - In the Town of Carlton, near Waterport, Orleans County Maps: Google Map, Topo, Bird's eye GPS: N 43.36494 / W 78.23484 Directions: About 30 miles west of Rochester and 10 miles north of Albion. The Lake Ontario State Parkway ends at this west-most exit. Rt 18, the Roosevelt Highway, has an exit at the park. Or use Google Directions.

Description This lakeside park is easily overlooked by visitors attracted to the nearby Hamlin Beach State Park. Although this 743 acre lakefront park offers an excellent panoramic view of Lake Ontario and 274 campsites (some with beautiful lake views), it lacks a public swimming area. This shortfall is obvious on hot summer days when Lakeside Beach is near-empty while there are packed crowds at Hamlin's shores. The park does offer numerous fishing and picnic opportunities as well as 4 miles of hiking and biking trails. For some, the absence of a crowded beach makes this park a quiet, peaceful getaway from nearby Hamlin. One could also camp here if the Hamlin campsites are all booked. In winter this park is popular for snowshoeing, cross country skiing and snowmobiling.

History This park simply started out as farmland and lakeside cottages. With the popularity of Hamlin growing, the state began buying land in 1962 and and established a park in 1968. In the campground area you can still see evidence of the land's past in the form of concrete foundations from old cottages.

Accessibility Seasons/Hours: Year round. Campgrounds are open from late April to late October. Best time to visit: Year round. Parking: 300 cars Admission: $7 parking fee. Handicap accessibility: yes. Pets: yes, on leash, with proof of inoculation. Accommodations: Restrooms, picnic areas, drinking fountains, fishing, beach access, no swimming, grills, nature trails, playground, 1 pavilion, 274 electrical camping sites with showers, laundromat, showers, dumping station, convenience store.

Trails - Easy Markings: Little to no markings. The hiking trails are generally partial loops and with no steep grades. There are two trails in the camping area that wind in and out of the campsites, and a single trail on the western end of the park by the pavilion. The trails weave in and out of wooded areas and two of them offer excellent views of the lake.

Do not miss... Hamlin Beach State Park is just down the Parkway to the east. It has a beach you can swim at.

Contact Lakeside Beach State Park Waterport, NY 14571 Phone: 585-682-4888 Camping Information: 585-682-5246

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