Evangola State Park

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Evangola State Park is located in the town of Brant, New York, and sits along the eastern shore of Lake Erie.


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Summary

It is a popular destination for visitors looking to enjoy the beauty of the Great Lakes and the surrounding natural landscapes.

Some good reasons to visit Evangola State Park include its beautiful beaches, hiking trails, and excellent birdwatching opportunities. The park also offers a variety of recreational activities, such as fishing, swimming, and picnicking.

One of the main points of interest to see in the park is the 80-foot high Evangola State Park Scenic Overlook, which provides breathtaking views of Lake Erie and the surrounding area. Visitors may also want to check out the park's nature center, which offers educational exhibits and programs about the local flora and fauna.

Interesting facts about the area include that the park was once home to the Erie Native American tribe, and that it was also used as a training ground for soldiers during World War II. Additionally, the park has been designated as a Bird Conservation Area due to the high number of migratory birds that pass through the area.

The best time of year to visit Evangola State Park is during the summer months, when the weather is warm enough for swimming and other outdoor activities. However, the park is also open year-round and offers a variety of winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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