Four Mile Creek State Park RV & Campground Guide
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The area around Four Mile Creek State Park in New York was strategically important during the Seven Years' War, also known as the French and Indian War. The British and French traded the ground back and forth a few times between 1679 and the beginning of the American Revolution. In 1796, most of the ground between Old Fort Niagara and the present spot of Four Mile Creek State Park was ceded to the fledgling United States by treaty. The British recaptured the area in 1813 during the War of 1812. The Americans won it back in 1815 at the end of the war. The Treaty of Springwells was also signed in 1815, and this treaty affected the relations between the Indigenous First Nation Peoples of the area and the United States, absolving the First Nations of any involvement on the side of the British during the war.
Spring 41–66 F
Summer 73–81 F
Fall 52–70 F
Winter 23–40 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Four Mile Creek State Park
The campground at Four Mile Creek State Park has 266 RV-specific campsites, 136 of which are rustic. The rest have either 50-amp or 30-amp electrical service, but none of them have water or sewer. Most of the campsites will accommodate 50-foot RVs, but a few will only fit 25-foot RVs. Within the campground, you can find communal potable water, a playground, a volleyball court, other athletic fields, showers, restrooms, a laundromat, fire rings, picnic tables, a picnic pavilion that is only for campers, a convenience store, and a dump station. Should you want to visit Niagara Falls, you can even leave your vehicles behind because there is a round-trip shuttle service that comes straight to the park.
What to Do at
Four Mile Creek State Park
You and your companions can enjoy a well-grilled catch of the day after a successful fishing excursion, and at night, you can take in the heavens at the water's edge. Enjoy an evening constitutional along the trails that follow the wooded bluffs near the lake.
Hiking
There are no major hiking trails, but the park staff have laid out some flat and easy trails within the park's 243 acres. These family-friendly trails are great for easy strolls and bonding time.
Stargazing
Four Mile Creek State Park offers Class-4 stargazing on the Bortle Scale. You'll see light domes from the west and across the lake, and the skies will be grey instead of deep black. But, the most familiar constellations will be readily visible, and with the right kind of filters for your telescope, you'll be able to see other heavenly bodies as well.
Flora and Fauna
Deer sometimes roam into the park, but the main draw is the diversity of birds. The nearby marsh is home to great blue herons and other wading birds, and many other waterfowl, songbirds, and raptors either live in the area or fly through Four Mile Creek State Park on their migration routes. The wildflowers along the shore of Lake Ontario include bush honeysuckle and blue bellflower.
Fishing
Lake Ontario is world-famous as a fishing destination, and you can fish both from its shore and the eponymous creek while at Four Mile Creek State Park. Although there is no boat ramp, you can travel just a few miles to find one so that you can fish from out on the lake, too. You can catch three kinds of bass, walleye, brook trout, brown trout, steelhead, salmon, northern pike, and even the occasional sturgeon.
Boating
Even without a ramp, you can take out canoes, kayaks, and small sailboats right from the shore. With such craft, it'd be a good idea to stay close to shore to avoid the stronger currents further out. That said, the camp staff controls boating access to the lake and Four Mile Creek, and it's sometimes deemed unsafe. So, be sure to check with the staff before heading out.
How to Get to
Four Mile Creek State Park
From Canada, cross the border at the Queenston-Lewiston Bridge. Once in New York, take Route 190 to the exit for Route 104. Follow Route 104 north, and then merge with the Niagara Scenic Parkway. That will take you to Four Mile Creek State Park. From anywhere in New York, proceed to Lewiston, and then follow the previous directions as if you had crossed the border.
Entering Four Mile Creek State Park
It's best if you enter the park in your vehicle because the Niagara Scenic Parkway is busy, and there's no place nearby where you can park. The park and the campground are open from sometime in April every year until National Indigenous People's Day. Note that this park is only for use by overnight campers. That means that there is no day use. Much of the park is accessible.
Four Mile Creek State Park Entry Fee : $0.0
Frequently Asked Questions About Four Mile Creek State Park
The best time is anytime between April and October because that's when the park and campground are open. Early summer is the best time during that period because the fishing is at its best, the shoreline wildflowers are in bloom, and the birds are plentiful.
You can find ducks, wading birds, songbirds, and small raptors in the park. Deer sometimes venture through, too, and you can also see small animals like squirrels and chipmunks.
Yes, there are 266 spots for RVs at Four Mile Creek State Park.
Yes, reservations are required. The campgrounds cost from $18 to $34 a night, and out-of-state visitors pay an additional $5 per night. There is also a reservation surcharge.
Yes, you may have up to two pets with you when you camp at Four Mile Creek State Park. When they're outside your vehicle or their own tent, you either have to have them crated or on a leash no longer than 6 feet. You must also clean up after your pets.