Made reservations a year in advance for certain sites as we camped with a group. Got there and the sites were rented to some one else. The power on these different sites were so bad you could not run your frig and air at the same time, let alone your microwave. Not ever going back there. - shell5

Came here over the 4th of July holiday. The campground had an excellent fireworks display. Still have great people camping here and very friendly owners. Would camp here again. - shell5

If you are looking for a quiet place with very friendly people, this is the place to visit. We are planing on returning next month again. - shell5

We enjoyed this State Park. The sunsets over the lake were awesome! Would have rated it higher but the bathrooms are dated and need to be upgraded. This park is close Dunkirk NY. We enjoyed the lighthouse museum tour. It is also close to many winery's, Noble winery has a Great view of the Lake Erie. - myriad

We stayed one night at this state park on our way to Niagara Falls. The electricity to most of the campsites we saw were shared--one pole for two sites. Meaning, for one camper, it is located on the correct side. For the other camper, you have to run your electric cord around and under your RV to hook up. If you have a short electric cord (ours is only 25 feet), you would have trouble getting to the electric box. We just lucked out that at our site, the electric hook up was on the correct side. There is not much shade. The bath houses were not nice. My husband did look inside and did not like what he saw. You could walk to Lake Erie. We were not really impressed with this state park. Would not stay here again. The price per night included a $15 base fee, $8 for electric, $5 fee for being a non-resident, a $9 reservation fee (which is high) and a $4 fee for being a Friday night. That made it $41 for one night in a state park with only electric hookup. - gatorbaityogi

Initially considered this to be an overpriced state park, but when you look at the price of everything else probably not overpriced. Electric only. No water or sewer. Roads in the campground had trees that needed low hanging branches removed. Restrooms were cleaned daily but the showers need painting badly. - Bamagolfer

This is a very well maintained KOA, with helpful and friendly staff at check in, we had an escort to our site, which was helpful as the campground is very large. Roads are gravel. Our spacious gravel site was a long and level pull through, and big rig access was good. Very quiet with some privacy and space for our towed. Our site had a concrete patio with lovely patio furniture, fire ring and pretty landscaping, there are some mature shade trees but not every site has them. Views from our patio were fabulous, we could see the valley and Lake Chautauqua and the sunsets were wonderful! This campground has 2 sections of seasonal units, all were kept neat and clean, we were located in the new section, all with pull through and patio sites, well worth the small extra charge for the views alone, however the sewer was way to the back of our RV and did require an extra long hose. The bathrooms were spacious and spotless and the laundries clean and well equipped. This is a gated community and so there is a security gate 24/7 which was very reassuring. Pets have the choice of two K9 Parks, each with doggie bags and disposal stations. WiFi and cell were both good, and there was a daily garbage pickup each morning from your site, which was very convenient. Small local food stores and restaurants are close by in the small towns around the lake, and of course plenty of sightseeing. We would stay here again, the owners and manager have done a great job of making this a first class campground. - tobyjug

Fair in/out up on top of a scenic hill with a small view of a bit of the lake. Lovely rolling countryside and reasonable access to the two major interstates in the area. A very clean and well maintained KOA with lots of services for the large population of resident campers. Not much for stores or restaurants anywhere near the site, so bring your own stuff. - george r

We stayed on a patio site, everything was great, they have done a wonderful job building these sites. Relaxing with a view of the lake. Stop by the cheese shop out the back gate to the right! - Palehorse89

The number of sites available is an estimate. The campground has many permanent and seasonal sites that are well kept. In some campgrounds permanent and seasonal sites are a negative. They are not at this campground. Everyone was very friendly. There are also several fishing guides on site for lake Erie. The campground is on Lake Erie with about 1000 ft of frontage/Beach. Sewer hookups are not available but there is a dump station. The restrooms were clean when we inspected them, but they are not ornate. There are trees all around the campground, but the sites are in the open. We will visit this campground again. - Juandering

We ended up here over Labor Day weekend because we couldn't find another campground with availability along our route to Niagara Falls due to the holiday. However, we were pleasantly surprised with the campground. As others have mentioned, it is a fairly basic campground, not a "resort", but the new owners are very friendly and helpful, and are working to improve the campground. It's located in a remote but scenic area about 8 miles off the interstate, and is completely surrounded by a public golf course (we almost never saw golfers though). Most of it is wooded, though our site was in a clear area near the large and frequently-used playground. It is mostly occupied by seasonal or full-time families, however they were some of the friendliest residents we've come across in our travels (often if a campground is mostly permanent residents they ignore short-term visitors like us) and all the sites were clean and tidy. Everyone had a smile and wave as we walked our dog through the campground. They only have 30 amp power, and our site had a grey water disposal (first time we've come across that) so we only had to use their dump station on the way out for our black tank. The price was good for what we got (it was about 50%-60% of what other campgrounds were charging during the holiday weekend), and during weekdays with Passport America it would be even cheaper. No WiFi, but our AT&T and Verizon worked fine. Objectively, the campground alone is probably a "7" but due to how welcomed we felt we really enjoyed our stay, and the price was great, so it earns an "8" instead. We'd gladly return if passing through the area again in the future. - LifeRebooted

Nice grassy park. New owners in the last 2 years. They have cleaned it up and removed the old rigs that were there. Paid 14.00 first night, but then hit memorial day, then paid full price. Quite a few seasonal for the summer, but all very nice and well kept site. No dump in sites. Nice play area for kids. - Jeff59

Very basic / old park with no real amenities and lots of seasonals. But, it is great for a night or 2 and you can't beat it for the price (PA rate listed). Also very quiet here. - Bay Area Early retirees

Stayed 3 nights, charged for 4. No picnic table provided, took two days to get internet password. Internet was so slow, was not even used. Camp is quite nice and great location. Discuss payment prior to arrival. Restrooms need updating, old cracked cinder block. - Edna jones

Level sites, convenient to Chautauqua Institution and management (minimally) helpful But, restrooms poorly maintained and equipped and basics like trash removal not taken care of. - afwi

This campground is the closest to the Chautauqua Institution, only about a 10 minute drive. The owner does a good job keeping everything neat as a pin. It is very, very quiet. Most people are seasonal but we had a nice pull through site that worked well for our 38 footer. I would definitely stay here again. - LCS

A very busy, crowded park. Lots to do: fishing, boating, planned activities. Very family oriented with lots of kids and golf carts. Real camping. If one took advantage of all activities and facilities, it is not a bad price to pay. - W Davidson

Very large campground with all sorts of accommodations. We were in our 45ft motorhome in a large, spacious concrete pad. Voltage was sometimes low when usage was very high - like a crowded hot weekend when air conditioning usage was high.

There is a marina as part of the campground with excellent facilities. There are always lots of activities for adults and for kids. Large pool. A store carries supplies and some groceries. The owners are very friendly and cooperative. The campground is easily accessible and near Chautauqua Institution. - Tom Oelsner

We were surprised by the 6PM checkin time with a $2/hour penalty for early arrivals. We had signed up for a 50 A site but received 30A. Check in is at the gated entry where you pay the balance for your stay beyond the deposit. The young woman at the gate was cordial. She was the only employee we ever met. There was a tight U-turn required to get to our camp area immediately after the entry gate. Trees and bushes overhung the entrance and exit drives making contact with the coach. The 30A plug receptacle arced and damaged my pigtail. There was noone available to talk to about that as we left. - Toby's dad

Ordinarily we by-pass KOAs. We often feel them to be to expensive for the amenities we need or use. This one may have turned us around. It is a very nice park. Clean, pleasant, friendly, helpful. Still pricey. - W Davidson

Gravel sites with grass, level, good utilities, good WIFI, cable at extra cost. - 2hams

Close to I-90 and lake Erie. Entrance is easy from state route 5. Roads are gravel and smooth. Many shade trees make navigating a little tight but we managed in our 39ft motorhome with tow. Many pull-thru sites but not all have sewer. Grounds well kept. Bathrooms and showers at front of park very clean. Bathrooms and showers in middle of park could use a lot of help. Mold growing on walls. Nice, well kept, pool. Many activities for children. Adjacent pull-thru sites alternate their direction, so that the utility side of your unit faces and is very close to your neighbor's utility side. This allows your patio side to face your other neighbor's patio side with about 40ft of separation. We found this to be a desirable setup. We would stay here again. - atwig

Mostly seasonal with very few transient sites. Water is 50 steps down a treacherous staircase. Needed extension cord to reach power. Site level and excellent WiFi. Only 1 washer/dryer and town facility isn't good. Great staff! - dotr

Request full-hookup sites with Electric, water and sewer. We try to provide quick, objective reviews of campgrounds. Brookside is on a cliff overlooking Lake Erie. Stayed there for a few days in late August 2011. Pros: Easy to find, level lots, reasonably priced. Cons: No pool, Nice beach but not easily accessible: Had to climb very carefully down a long set of steps. Couldn’t easily enjoy the view of the lake, except from very few sites. Did not check out the bathroom facilities. Recommendation: Decent place to stay for a night or two. - FifthWheel Travelers

This was probably a nice campground at one time but it hasn't been updated in 20 years. Shared water/electric hookups and uneven lots make setting up a challenge. Woodall's lists lake swimming, but access is via a very steep, narrow wooden set of stairs that need significant repair. Beach is all rock with lots of trash, including dead fish. Play equipment is in midst of wood and other items. Baths and laundry are seriously outdated. On a positive note: has a great site manager. - cmclark

Thought about trying to save some money and camp weekdays. Don't do it at this place. They give discounts only on the most expensive sites but you don't get to camp on them. A $28 site us Good Sam is $27. Sam with Passport.They say they have WiFi but only sometimes. Besides charging us a higher rate, they have pay showers too. I don't think our group will go back to this campground any time soon. - shell5

The rate reflects a blended discount using Passport America. This park is not a good choice if you are simply looking for a spot to stay overnight. It is too far from the Interstate. If, however, you need or desire to stay in the area then it is the best, if not the only choice available. The Wi-FI is offered, I was never able to get a strong enough signal to use it. Owner admitted the signal is weak. If you want TV then you will need your own satellite dish as it is too remote to receive over-the-air signals. We have stayed here before to enjoy the area that is predominately Amish farms. - Don A

Gravel road with lots of dust, very hilly getting there, weird layout for the park. Stayed using PPA - really too far away from highway to be a good overnight stop. Will not stay here again. - PugetSound