Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Hours of Operation

• Shelters/Pavilions: Available April/May - October/November
  Reservations made through Reserve America
  *Contact park for special requests

• 2023 Swimming Season:
  
  
  5/27 - 6/16: Weekends and holidays
  11am - 7pm
  
  
  6/17 - 9/4: Daily**
  11am - 7pm
  
  
  **Updated swimming schedule
  8/22 - 8/25 - Closed
  8/26 - 8/28 - Open 11am -7pm
  8/29 - 8/31 - Closed
  9/1 - 9/4 - Open 11am - 7pm
• Boat Launch: Open year round
  
• Boat Rentals: 5/29 - 10/08
• Waterfowl hunting is permitted in season in designated areas.
• 2023 Camping Season:
  Campsites: 5/19/2023 - 10/8/2023
  Cabins: 5/19/2023 - 10/8/2023
  Cottages: 5/19/2023 - 10/12/2023
  
  Please note within the camping season time frame, some loops/sites may open later or close earlier. For more details, please call the park or visit http://www.newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com

Fees & Rates

Most New York State Parks charge a vehicle use fee to enter the facility. Fees vary by location and season. A list of entry fees and other park use fees is available below. For fees not listed or to verify information, please contact the park directly.

The easy-to-use Empire Pass card is $80- and your key to all-season enjoyment with unlimited day-use entry at most facilities operated by State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation including forests, beaches, trails and more. Purchase online or contact your favorite park for more information. Learn more about our Admission Programs including the Empire Pass.

• Vehicle Entrance Fee
• $9 per vehicle
  Non-commercial bus: $35
  Commercial bus: $75
  Seasonal bus permits: $75
  
  Collected:
  4/1 - 10/31 - Daily (All Day)
• Boat Rentals
• Canoes/kayaks, per hour: $10
  Canoes/kayaks, per day: $40
• Camping
• Camping:
  $18-$28/night
  *Additional $5/night for out-of-state patrons
  
  Cottages:
  Taft, per week, non-peak season: $500
  Taft, per week, peak season: $800
  Young, per week, non-peak season: $500
  Young, per week, peak season: $800
  Springbrook, per week, non-peak season: $500
  Springbrook, per week, peak season: $800
  Bay View, per week, non-peak season: $600
  Bay View, per week, peak season: $600
  
  Cabins:
  Daily: daily rate is 1/4 the weekly charge
  Weekly: $210-$616
  
  Additional $7/night for non-NYS residents
  Additional $28/week for non-NYS residents
• Peddling Permit
• $400

Additional Documents

• Shelter Information and Rates (pdf)

Maps

New! Download this park's digital map to your iOS Apple and Android device.

• Fair Haven Beach State Park Trail Map

Firewood source maps show a 50-mile radius from which untreated firewood may be moved to this campground. For more information see firewood restrictions.

• Firewood Source Map (pdf)

• Camp Loop Map (pdf)
• Park Map (pdf)
• Hunting Map (pdf)
• Trail Map (pdf)

Deer (archery only) and waterfowl hunting is permitted in season in designated areas. Please reference the NYS DEC Hunting & Trapping Guide for current dates and rules.

• 2022-23 Hunting Season for Finger Lakes State Parks & Historic Sites
• Note: Fair Haven Beach will not be open for early archery.

• Federal Pier at Fair Haven Beach is open for late waterfowl season only.

*Note: A separate park hunting permit is required at Fair Haven Beach. Contact the park office for details. Permit reservations will be taken starting September 26, 2015 at 8:00am.

Safety zones and restricted areas are posted to ensure the safety of other park patrons and regional personnel. Signs will be posted at all parks during hunting season to notify patrons of this activity. Handguns will not be permitted in any of the parks. No trapping is allowed.

For additional information, please contact Fair Haven Beach State Park: (315) 947-5205