Description
Golden Hill State Park was acquired by New York State in 1962. The Thirty Mile Lighthouse, decommissioned by the U.S. Coast Guard in 1958, is part of the park and is available for rental year-round. This landmark's rich history can be enjoyed by park visitors, thanks to the Friends of Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse. Golden Hill State Park also offers camping, fishing, boating, shoreline hiking, picnicking, nature walks, and walking tours of the lighthouse site. Summer events at the park are numerous. Winter activities are also available, including snowshoeing and five miles of snowmobile trails that run through the park.
Geography:
Golden Hill State Park is located in Niagara County, on the south shore of Lake Ontario.
Recreation:
Activities here include basketball, horse shoes, biking, boating, fishing, hiking, hunting, camping, picnicking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing (depending on the season).
Facilities:
The park has a boat launch area, campsites with and without electric, restrooms with showers, a dumping station, pavilions, picnic tables, a playground, playing fields, and a nature trail. Available for rent year-round, Lighthouse Cottage is a full-service vacation rental with a stunning view of Lake Ontario.
Nearby Attractions:
Nearby state parks include Four Mile Creek State Park, Hamlin Beach State Park, Lakeside Beach State Park, Niagara Falls State Park, and Fort Niagara State Park.