Hillsdale State Park
About
You need a motor vehicle permit to use the RV dump station. Water is available at the station.
Amenities & Services
Water
Reviews
Based on 741 reviews
We love camping at Hillsdale! It's always so relaxing and fun. The grounds are beautiful with abundant wildlife, and the nicest staff. The kids and the dogs love all the trails and sitting by the fire listening to the coyotes and owls. It's very budget friendly, but it gets super busy around holidays, even mother's day, so book in advance. Bathrooms are very well kept, and the swimming beach is always a hit with the kiddos. Whether you are primitive camping or bring a camper, you are sure to enjoy yourself.
Made campground reservations and they still made us pay an additional $5.00 for EACH day we were going to be staying at their location. A little ridiculous if you ask me. Otherwise we were very pleased. Slightly unlevel campsites and a little disappointing due to the fact it is operated by US Army Corps of Engineers. Well manicured parks, beautiful water views, friendly staff. The tiny little park store was neatly stocked and clean.
We love camping here, I believe this is our fourth time, for the closeness to home and lake beauty. We love how close we are to the lake, although with there were slightly better hiking trails. We love going out hiking and the only trail we could find close to our campground we believe was just a disc golf course. We do love the overall ambiance and use of bathrooms and will continue to come!
We camp here a lot and like the cheap spots close to the water. Great If you like to kayak. Showers for Crappie Cove could be better, and I did see that they are working on them this fall. Expect people, though, not some serene quiet space. Also, the water is muddy and would not suggest if bothered by that.
We've stayed here twice. The location is great for us, only 30 miles from home so it's easy for a quick weekend getaway. But .... at both Scott's Creek and Pintail coves, not only are there lots of trees in the lake cove, they are full of turtles. You see them swimming around. We've had two great camping sites, both with great views and shade, just wish there was a better spot to fish.