RV Rental Hamlin Beach State Park

Once you’ve set up your motorhome rental, set out to see the park views by biking. While they are many bike-friendly paths inside the park, the trail along the shores of Lake Ontario is the most beautiful. For avid bikers, a section of the 518-mile Lake Ontario Seaway Trail is nearby.

Hiking is another popular activity when you camp at Hamlin Beach State Park. In total, the park offers seven miles of hiking trails. If you are into nature and birding Yanty Creek Nature Trail is your best choice. This self-guided nature trail takes visitors through the Yanty Creek Marshy Area, a wetland teeming with birdlife and turtles. With all the birdlife located here, you stand a chance to see waterfowl, raptors, and songbirds, just to mention a few.

If you do find yourself in Hamlin Beach State Park during the summer, don't forget to hit the beach for some swimming. While there are over five beaches spread across the park, the beaches on Area 3 are the most popular as they have lifeguards on duty.

Hamlin Beach State Park offers 264 campsites spread in six loops. All sites are equipped with electricity. While the campground does not offer water hookups, campers will find many water spigots on the roads along the loops. There is also no sewer hookup, but a sanitary dump station is available. Other amenities include a laundry facility, camp store, showers, and restrooms. Sites can accommodate trailers of up to 40 feet.

Most sites offer a moderate amount of privacy, and leashed pets are welcome to the park. If you are planning an RV camping at Hamlin Beach State Park, then remember to carry a certificate of current rabies shot. Only three loops accept pets, and some areas are pet-free.

If you’re camping in a rental motorhome near Hamlin Beach State Park, there are many attractions within a 30-mile radius. The stunning Holley Canal Falls is about 14 miles from the park and 25 miles from Rochester and is a hidden gem. Uniquely, this is a man-made fall in Holley believed to have been created over a century ago. The hiking trail to the fall is paved and relatively easy. There is even a nice area below the falls where visitors can enjoy their picnic.

For those who love water sports, there are many destinations along Lake Ontario State Parkway providing access to the Lake Ontario waters. Oak Orchard Creek in Carlton provides access for anglers to enjoy some excellent fishing in one of the famous Lake Ontario tributaries. You can either fish from the boat or at the shorelines. Brown trout, salmon, and steelhead are the most common types of fish you will encounter here. Just a stone's throw away is Oak Orchard State Marine Park, another top-notch facility offering exciting aquatic activities. Spend the day fishing, boating, or relaxing at the lakeside picnic shelters. Want to see Lake Ontario from a different angle? Then take a trip to the Lakeside Beach State Park. Open all year round; this park offers visitors an amazing view of Lake Ontario. Hiking, hunting, and birding are popular day time activities. If you need a place to cool off, enjoy antique carousel rides and beach courts, Ontario Beach Park is the place to take your family.

For museum enthusiasts, the Medina Railroad Museum is a nice place to visit before you leave. This museum houses train exhibits and firefighting helmets and equipment. Here you can have fun on Polar Express train ride or the Fall Foliage Ride as it goes through various tunnels.