Southwick Beach State Park
8119 Southwicks Place
Henderson, NY 13650
- Phone: (315) 846-5338
Southwick Beach State Park is spacious and popular, known for outstanding swimming and sunning on its long sandy beach. Campers and day-users enjoy picnicking, hiking and games on the playing fields. The park is adjacent to the Lakeview Wildlife Management Area, home to the environmentally-sensitive coastal sand dunes. Park nature, hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails adjoin the wildlife management area and its trail system, which visitors are encouraged to use. During the winter, snowmobilers are permitted in the park. Deer hunting is allowed south of the park entrance in season.
Current Water Quality - Beach Results
Must have proof of current rabies vaccination - certificate inoculation or dated collar tag. Household pets only, caged or on a leash, not more than 6 feet. Not permitted in picnic or bathing areas. For campers, if your site allows pets, there is a two-pet maximum.
Hours of Operation
- The park opens in early-May and operates through Columbus Day weekend.
- 2017 Swimming Season: 6/24 - 9/4
- 2017 Camping/Cabin Season: 5/12 - 10/8
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 Empire Pass -- whether a card for $80 or a vehicle-affixed decal for $65 -- is 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. Apply online or contact your favorite park for more information. Learn more about our Admission Programs including the Empire Pass.
- Beach
Day Use (Peak) $8
After 4 PM $6
Bus Use (Daily)
Commercial $75
Non Profit $35- Campsites
$18-$30/night
*Additional $5/night for non-NYS residents- Vehicle Entrance Fee
- $8 per vehicle
- Vehicle Entry Fee
Day Use (Peak) $8
After 4 PM $6
Day Use (NonPeak) $7
After 4 PM $5
Bus Use (Daily)
Commercial $75
Non Profit $35
Toll Booth Hours:
Opening - 6/17: 7AM - 3PM
6/18 -9/4: 7AM to 9PM
9/5 - Close: 7AM to 3PM
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.
Hunters must obtain a hunting permit from the Westcott beach park office.
Office hours are Monday -Thursday 8:00am - 3:00pm
Phone number for park office 315-938-5083
Amenities, Activities & Information
- Amenities
- Camper Assistance Program
- Campsites
- Dumping Stations
- Food (Accessible)
- Grills
- Nature Trails
- Picnic Tables (Accessible)
- Playgrounds
- Playing Fields
- Showers (Accessible)
- Swimming Beach
- Tent/Trailer Sites (Accessible)
- Activities
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Snowshoeing Trails
- X-Country Skiing