Hagelstein County Park

My fiance and I were heading over to the coast last week. We stopped here at Hagelsrein County Park for a quick break to stretch our legs. There was a school field trip in progress, so we didn't stay too long. There are some pretty good trails to explore here. They have public restrooms and some nice green grass with shady areas to toss down a blanket or chair. This park is also equipped with picnicking and camping areas. Fresh spring water flows through here as well, it's a great place to fill up a bottle with great tasting water. There's also a small pond with small fish here. We have spent time here on several different occasions. This time was just a quick stop for us, I would definitely recommend a visit if your in the area.

My experience of this park was camping a couple of nights in my bus. Not sure if the park consist of any more than a lot full of campers, and a couple of pit toilets. A large sign makes it clear that camping is limited to 14 days. From my interactions with some of the other campers, it seems like the campers there may vary from short to longer-termers, but I didn’t come right out and ask anyone if they had been there more than 14 days not my business, not my problem, but I did get asked if I knew “Ryan,” as though I was maybe supposed to know my neighbors at a campsite by name. The context of this conversation was I someone trying to find something that had been stolen from another camper, so points given for looking out for one another, and taken for there being theft apparently. The proximity of the highway and the freight rail line make this not the most serene location to sleep, but then again it was a free parking lot to crash in, so I’m not complaining.

I always enjoy stopping here for a break and letting dogs out. The park is widely used for picnics and fishing. I always see others enjoying this park when I stop. This time there was an unusual amount of , to me, unknown animals running around. I'd never seen these before and took video to investigate them later but they looked like a cross between a squirrel, beaver and small dog. It was interesting to view them because there were over twenty of them. Strange also that other species like squirrels were interacting with them. They stood up like meer cats and were playful. If someone knows what they are I'd love to know. They used to allow overnight here but it's day use only now. Free campsite webpages need to change this because it hasn't been anything other then day use for ages. Very nice place for a pit stop. Dog-friendliness: Had dog areas and bags for clean up. Picnic area: Very nice

Beautiful little day park with ponds, picnic tables and outhouses. Perfect place to stretch your legs and let the kids run for few minutes while on a road trip.

Park had a couple visitors when we stopped in, pretty sure they were from next door. Very friendly though

Quiet except for the traffic on the highway. But isn't difficult to tune most of it out. It seems to be less a "park" and more like a small rest area. It has a small restroom. A few picnic tables. Fire pits/BBQ pits. It's on some water, which is always nice. There isn't a playground for kids to play on. There isn't any camping or overnight stays allowed. It's basically a little gravel drive. There seems to be a parking area on the other side of the restrooms. It's all gravel. And you have to go out the same way you entered. It was nice. We were the only ones in that area. Was a nice little spot to enjoy before heading back home.

Just a quiet little place off hwy 97 to use restrooms & eat at picnic tables. Take Alogoma exit to get on access road from hwy 97.

This is basically a highway rest area that you can’t stay in overnight. There are big no camping signs and a few shady characters who most likely ruined it for the rest of us. Keep driving!

It's a very nice spot if you enjoy nature, and there are restrooms and picnic tables but sadly alot of shady things seem to go on there due to the location. Could potentially be dangerous if you're alone there at the wrong time. I would only advise those who like adventure and a bit of danger to go there. Be safe.

I would give five stars but I thought this was a free campground so we came to set up but when we got here it states for day use only no over night camping. Its a cute little park for bird watching and picnicing and the toilets need cleaned more often.