Hands down best public park to explore the gorge. Walk right along/in the water with towering cliffs on either side. Magnificent waterfalls with easy access to the brook.
Hard a to find a better place for a get-away. Absolutely gorgeous glen to hike with over a dozen waterfalls. Camped for a couple of days at the southern end. Should visit during the fall when the leaves change.
The campsites were a bit close together but that's somewhat to be expected with state parks. Our site backed right up to the brook so we took the kids down there for some hiking and playing. The playground is big with plenty to do despite being busy. The rest of the park was nice including the swimming area. We'll definitely return in years to come.
I have been coming here my whole life. It is one of the nicest and well maintained state parks I have been to. You feel very much like you are surrounded by nature, but you still have the luxuries necessary for glamping. My understanding is the are changing the loop structure and combining/removing some sites this coming off season, so be sure to make sure you request the appropriate site number and get your reservations in early!
This place is absolutely fantastic and totally unique. You walk along the river where they have dammed it in the 20s and that is where you will find a huge natural stream fed pool. Environmentally, this type of project would never be approved. Great place.
I have visited Stony Brook State Park for family reunions nearly every year since I was a very young child. (Over 25 years) I have some very fond memories of swimming in the icy cold pools, wading up stream, but new visitors beware!, this is not allowed any more, and a hefty fine will be imposed upon you by the park rangers. Hiking is fantastic, the falls and natural shale-stone gorges are amazing. Picnic areas are abundant and there are even campsites available. I give it 4 stars because the rules for swimming have become a lot more stricter even within the past 3 years. We couldn't even go under the mini falls between the shallow and the deeper swim areas. Disappointed. Otherwise the facilities for picnics and other events are great!
Of course this place is PACKED in the summer months it's awesome! We absolutely love going to Stoney Brook. I'll admit the pool is always FREEZING cold but what better way to spend a hot summer day?! The playground has a lot of variety for toddlers and older kids. There are plenty of options for picnicking places. We hiked the trails (7 mos post knee surgery) it kicked my rear but I returned for more. As for the folks complaining about the fees for wading in the river, I honestly don't think it's worth complaining or degrading the rating of this beautiful park. (If you look at their website you'll see they have good reason for enforcing their new rules.). If your in the area I highly recommend stopping in, You won't regret exploring this gorgeous park!
Stony Brook has fast become one of my favorite parks. I take my camera with me everywhere I go and the scenery here does not disappoint. The gorge trail is full of beautiful waterfalls, and there is always an abundance of different wildlife around.
A beautiful state park to amble through, even in winter, when most of the trails and amenities are closed.
Beautiful area great hiking and amazing flat waterfalls. Just stunning to see
This is my favorite state park to go car camping in. Beautiful camp spots, it's quiet, it's clean, and the gorge is wonderful to hike in. I try to go every year for a weekend to camp with the dog.
My Husband and I really enjoyed the interactive QR codes, which shared history of the park. Our favorite trail was the Gorge trail! We really loved how it got us up close right along the falls. We started with the east trail and enjoyed the above views of the gorge. Regretfully we did not do the west trailmaybe next time.