Friday, May 22, 2009

Top family campgrounds rated

BALLSTON SPA, NY -- ReserveAmerica, the recreation reservation service, has just released its 7th annual list of the top 100 family campgrounds.

But, it doesn't stop there. The guide also includes ReserveAmerica's top biking trails, beaches, scenic views, water recreation parks and more.

Seth Rosenberg, general manager for ActiveOutdoors and ReserveAmerica, explains that to determine the top campgrounds and locations more than 4,000 parks were reviewed and evaluated on such criteria as educational programs, overall beauty and scenery, family beaches, visitor centers and camping amenities such as hot showers and laundry facilities. The featured locations were also selected based on testimonials, campground ratings and feedback provided by park rangers, regional park management and campers throughout the year.

Here are the top-rated sites in each category in New York State.

• TOP CAMPSITES

Eagle Point, Pottersville
ELS/Encore Lake George Escape Camping Resort, Lake George
Indian Lake Islands Campground, Sabael
Paradox Lake Campground, Paradox
Woodland Valley, Phoenicia

• TOP ROMANTIC SPOTS
Niagara Falls North KOA, Youngstown

• TOP TOURS & EVENTS
Newburgh/New York City N KOA, Plattekill
ON THE WEB
ReserveAmerican Survey National Results
• Dowd's Guides

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