Black Bear Campground
197 Wheeler Rd.
Florida, NY
Reservations: 888-867-2267 
Information: 856-651-7717

OPEN: All year.
DATES WE STAYED: Aug 15-22, 2005.
ACCESS: I-87 to exit 16 (SR 17), W 8 miles on SR 17 to Exit 126 (Rt 94), S 4 miles on Rt 94 to 17A, E 0.4 mi to traffic light (Bridge St), R on Bridge St. When Bridge St veers to the right go straight on Highland Ave. Go 0.5 mi on Highland. 0.5 mi Highland veers to the left; bear right on Wheeler Rd. Take Wheeler Rd 0.5 mi to Campground Entrance. After you get into the Village of Florida there are signs marking your route to the campground .
SITES: 160 sites. Many of these are seasonal. 109 full hookups, 51 W&E (20,30 & 50 amps), 10 pullthrus.
AMENITIES: No charge for AC or heater. CATV, Restrooms and showers, trailer and cabin rentals, dump station, portable dump, laundry, public phone, ltd groceries, RV supplies, LP gas, ice, tables, fire rings, grills, wood, rec room, pavilion, swim pool, basketball, playground, planned activities (weekends only), horseshoes, V-ball.
DRAWBACKS: There are a number of hills to go up getting to your site.
QUIET TIME: Unknown.
PETS: Yes, on leash with cleanup.
PRICES:(2005) $30-$38.
MODEM LINE: There is a modem line in the office.
WI-FI: Yes, in certain areas, and it is free.
WEBSITE: http://www.blackbearcampground.com.
CHECKOUT TIME: Noon.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: West Point, New York City, Brotherhood Winery Tours. BE SURE AND ASK ABOUT THE NYC TOURS FROM THE PARK. I highly recommend these. The driver (Al) is a local who adds a lot of personal history about the city.
RESTAURANTS: There is a very nice restaurant on Main St in Florida called the Copper Bottom, excellent food. If you're willing to drive just a bit further up SR 94 to Chester there is a great restaurant there called the Lobster Pier. If you're there before 6pm on week nights you can split a meal for 2 for around $20. They have a fabulous salad bar.
CREDIT CARDS: MC/Visa.
TYPE OF PARK & AFFILIATIONS: Private/ARVC, Cony.  
COMPUTER ACCESS NUMBERS: Unknown didn't have to use it.

RATING:
1:ACCURACY OF DIRECTIONS: 2. Written directions were a little confusing but the signs helped tremendously.
2:EASE OF ACCESS TO CG: 3. Actually despite the hills the sites were fairly easy to get into. The roads were well maintained.
3:NATURAL BEAUTY OF CG: 3. Really pretty, some trees, but some open spaces for those of us with satellite.
4:FRIENDLINESS/HELPFULNESS OF EMPLOYEES AND/OR OWNERS: 4. These folks were great. More than willing to point out area sites to see and how to get there.
5:OVERALL CONDITION OF CG & FACILITIES: 3. The facilities seemed to be well maintained.
6:EASE OF EGRESS: 3. Going down hill is always easier than going up. Again the roads were well maintained.