Golden Hill State Park
Notice: The boat launch is open but water levels remain higher than normal. Boaters are urged to follow all safe boating practices when launching and operating their vessel.
9691 Lower Lake Road
Barker, NY 14012
- Phone: (716) 795-3885
- Secondary Phone: (716) 795-3117
NEWS: 50% Off State Parks campsites and vehicle entrance fees at more than 30 State Parks along Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River for visits during August through Columbus Day. Campsites only, minimum of two-night stay. Please note the camping discount will appear on payment screen and this promotion cannot be combined with any other discounts. Reserve online: http://ow.ly/uut630pgD14 or by phone: 1-800-456-CAMP
Golden Hill State Park was acquired by New York State in 1962. The Thirty Mile Lighthouse, decommissioned by the U.S. Coast Guard in 1958, is part of the park and is available for rental year-round. This landmark has a rich history which can be enjoyed by visitors of the park, through the Friends of Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse. The lighthouse originally provided keepers and assistant keepers family quarters. Golden Hill State Park offers camping, fishing, boating, shoreline hiking, picnicking, nature walks and walking tours of the lighthouse site. Summer events at the park are numerous. Winter activities are also available, including snowshoeing and five miles of snowmobile trails that run through the park.
At the Lighthouse Cottage, renters are provided with a private picnic area with a barbecue grill and picnic table. This vacation rental offers a private entrance, kitchen with refrigerator, electric stove, microwave, coffee maker, cooking utensils, silverware and dishes, living room with electric fireplace, couch, two chairs and a writing desk, full bath with an old fashioned bathtub, three bedrooms with queen size beds and pillows and a view of Lake Ontario that is stunning. Please bring your own linens and bath towels.
New! Yurts are now available for reservations
Yurts are wood lattice framed structures with heavy duty re-enforced fabric sides and insulated liners. They have windows, a domed roof and wood floors. State Park yurts include six cots and mattresses as well as a refrigerator and a microwave. Visit Reserve America to book your stay.
Pet Policy: A maximum of two pets are allowed in campsites and day use areas unless prohibited by sign or directive. Pets are to be supervised at all times and either be crated or on a leash not more than 6-feet in length. Proof of rabies inoculation shall be produced if requested by staff. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches (this does not apply to service animals).
Hours of Operation
- Open year round.
- 2019 Camping Season: 4/26 - 10/14; Lighthouse Cottage (sleeps 6) available year round - 2 night minimum.
No tent rental available.
Campsite Office: (716) 795-3885 - Historic 30 Mile Point Lighthouse: May 1st - October 14
Tour the lighthouse & climb the tower, weather permitting, then stroll over to the visitor's center and enjoy the maritime displays featured here.
The lighthouse is open for guided tours 9:30am-4:30pm - Boat Launch: 5/1 - 10/1, conditions permitting.
Automated paystation, 24 hours/daily - Cross-Country Skiing & snowmobiling: Available in season.
- Gift shop: Open year round.
- Hiking: Available year round.
- Hunting for small game and waterfowl are permitted during season.
- Picnic shelter & tent rentals available from April to mid-October by permit
- Waterfowl Hunting and Small Game Hunting: TBD, refer to DEC guidelines.
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.
- News
50% Off State Parks campsites and vehicle entrance fees at more than 30 State Parks along Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River for visits during August through Columbus Day. Campsites only, minimum of two-night stay. Please note the camping discount will appear on payment screen and this promotion cannot be combined with any other discounts. Reserve online: http://ow.ly/uut630pgD14 or by phone: 1-800-456-CAMP
- Boat Launch
- $6/launch
*Collected via automated pay kiosk - Campsite
- $15-$31/night
*Additional $5/night for non-NYS residents - Lighthouse
- Non-Peak: $200/night-$800/week.
Peak season: $200/night-$1250/week. - Lighthouse Guided Tours
- $1 Adult
$.50 Children - Picnic Shelter
- $35.
- Tent Rental
- $35.
- Vehicle Entrance Fee
- Cars $6
Non-Profit Buses $35
Commercial Buses $75
Fees Collected: 4/27-10/14
8am - 9pm - Yurts
$83.75 per day / $335 weekly (NYS Residents)
$90.00 per day / $360 weekly (Non-NYS Residents)
Maps
New! Download this park's digital map to your iOS Apple and Android device.
Firewood source maps show a 50-mile radius from which untreated firewood may be moved to this campground. For more information see firewood restrictions.
Duck Blind Permit
2017-18 Duck Blind Drawings
Hunting by permit only for pheasant, waterfowl and small game. Hunters should contact the park office for additional information. As always, DEC rules and regulations apply.
DUCK BLIND PERMIT RULES
Fort Niagara, Wilson-Tuscarora, Joseph Davis, and Golden Hill State Parks
- All Federal and State regulations apply.
- A dog or boat is required for retrieving.
- Only one person per hunting group is allowed to draw at any time.
- All spent shell casings and any litter must be removed at the end of the hunt.
- The permittee is responsible for listing all of the blind occupants on the permit; substitutions are not allowed.
- All hunters must have a NYS hunting license, HIP number, and Federal "Duck" stamp.
- The permittee must have successfully completed a satisfactory Waterfowl Identification course.
- All blinds must be set up within fifty (50) feet of the blind number.
- The intent of this Permit is to allow shooting over water only, not over land.
Amenities, Activities & Information
- Amenities
- Boat Launches
- Camper Assistance Program
- Camper Recreation
- Campsites
- Cottages
- Dumping Stations
- Nature Trails
- Pavilions (Accessible)
- Picnic Tables
- Playgrounds
- Playing Fields
- Showers (Accessible)
- Tent/Trailer Sites
- Activities
- Biking
- Disc Golf * Will open in late summer
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Snowmobiling
- Snowshoeing Trails
- X-Country Skiing
- Documents
- 2019 Pheasant Hunting Lottery (pdf)