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Explorer

Jun 17, 2018

Campground recommendations near Niagara Falls

We are looking for a campground near Niagara Falls in the September time frame, American or Canadian side makes no difference. Is the best viewing on the Canadian or American side? We are pulling a 33'5th wheel with a Ram Mega cab. Also is Uber the easiest way to get to the Falls or is there good public transportation on both sides? I was there with my folks but that has been a few years back when I was 15, about 54 years ago so I'm sure it has changed since then. ;) We do have Passport America and Good Sam and numerous other discounts. Prefer to stay away from KOAs as they are not my favorite campground. Don't need any amenities just a clean one campground. I have looked online already and found a couple but not knowing the area it is hard to tell the how they are for access.

My wife has never been there and we plan on going up into Maine (want to eat some lobster) so this would be a good time to do it also.

Also looking for your favorite seafood in the Maine area of Bar Harbor?

Thanks for any advice.

blownstang01
Explorer
Jun 19, 2018
Another vote for Branches of Niagra on Grand Island. Plus it's right down the road from Fantasy Island theme park if that's your thing.
Tvov
Explorer II
Jun 19, 2018
Years ago we were very happy with the KOA on Lundy's Lane on the Canadian side. Shuttle bus stops at the entrance, we never had to drive to the falls.
pasusan
Explorer
Jun 19, 2018
Last summer we stayed at Branches of Niagara and took an Uber to and from the Falls. It cost us $35 round trip. We did both sides by walking - around Goat Island and then across the Rainbow bridge to see the Canadian side. I think parking would have cost $10 - so we saved all the hassle by spending $25 more.

It was great...
BarabooBob
Explorer III
Jun 30, 2018
Earlier this month we stayed on the Canadian side at Windmill Point Park
2409 Dominion Road Ridgeway, ON. This is a Passport America campground and was beautiful, It was about 30 minutes from Niagara Falls so my wife and I drove up to look at the lights. At the falls, traffic at night was terrible and we had to park almost a mile away for $10.
You can get information about the park on Passport America.
Ro_n_Joe
Explorer II
Jul 01, 2018
Although they just moved to Europe to RV, https://wheelingit.us/ visited Niagara Falls last year and have an extensive review. Just search on their blog.