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Beaver Island State Park is located at the south end of Grand Island in the upper Niagara River. The 950 acre park has a half-mile sandy beach for swimming, adjacent 80 slip marina with both seasonal and transient boat slips, fishing access, car-top boat launch, multiple canoe/kayak launches, bike and nature trails, nature center, playgrounds, picnic areas, athletic fields, horseshoe pits, an 18 hole championship disc golf course, an 18-hole championship golf course. Also located in the park is the Historic River Lea museum, home to the Grand Island Historical Society and built by William Cleveland Allen, cousin to Grover Cleveland who visited the family farm on several occasions. In winter, visitors can snowmobile by permit, cross-country ski, snowshoe, sled or ice fish. Waterfowl hunting is allowed in-season by permit.
Pavilion Information
Beaver Island has nine pavilions available. Prices range from $75 to $125 and can accommodate 50 to 150 people. Check availability at ReserveAmerica.com.
Montana International - Concessionaire
Beaver Island is now the place to be and celebrate all seasons. Thanks to a new guest service provider, Montana International, you can enjoy a cold beverage after a day on the course at Bogey's! Find that one item you forgot at park store, The Hub! The Sand Stand snack bar will take care of your beach cravings! The spectacular 200 person event center, Falconwood (formally the casino/clubhouse) overlooking the river is available for booking and is better than ever! Beaver Island Marina even has some transient slips - join us by boat. Whether you are golfing or having your wedding at Beaver Island, you are sure to have a day you will remember. Call 716-404-4214 for more information or visit Montana International - Premier Service Provider for Beaver Island State Park
Current Water Quality - Beach Results
Pet Policy: A maximum of two pets are allowed in 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 the sand beaches (this does not apply to service animals).
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.
Seasonal Rate: $44/ft for slip size
Transient Rates: (Transient slips must be reserved and paid in advanced.)
Day and Overnight Stay: $25 per day plus a $10 Reservation Fee
Seasonal Rate: $44/ft for slip size
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Attention Hunters: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (i.e., "bird flu") has recently been detected in New York State in a variety of waterfowl species. Although the NYS Department of Health (NYSDOH) has stated that avian influenza rarely spreads to humans, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) is encouraging hunters to take extra precautions while processing harvested waterfowl. For more information on best practices for hunters to minimize risk of exposure, please read NYSDEC Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza - What Hunters Need to Know (leaves State Parks website).
For general information on Avian Influenza, please see: Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine - Avian Influenza Fact Sheet (leaves State Parks website).
For additional updates on Avian Influenza, including current updates, see NYSDEC - Animal Diseases (leaves State Parks website) and NYSDOH - Questions and Answers about Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) (leaves State Parks website).
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation have announced that lottery drawings for Waterfowl Hunting Season have been scheduled.
Beaver Island State Park and West River Parkway:
Duck season will run from October 11 through January 12th, 2026. (first half Oct 11-Nov. 2) (second half December 6- January 11, 2026), Goose season will run from October 25 through January 12, 2026, and Waterfowl Youth Days are September 27 and 28. Youth hunt will be call-in on September 22rd.
ALL blinds will be issued with IN-PERSON draws at Beaver Island State Park. Please visit the website for draw sheet information, under the "HUNTING" tab.
The first draw will be held inside the main doors of the Falconwood (old casino), and the remainder of the first half draws will be at the Park office. Doors open at 5:30pm, draws at 6:00pm.
Hunters must show proof of the Waterfowl ID course to participate in the draws at the door.
Hunters must have a valid NYS Small Game Hunting license with a signed duck stamp and proof of registration in the Harvest Information Program (HIP).
Golf Course blind A & B will be available after the course is closed for the season (Around Election Day in November).
State Parks will be including three (3) ADA blinds which are handicap accessible. Blind #31 is located within Beaver Island State Park and Blinds #41 & #42 are located on East River Road at Spicer Creek Wildlife Management Area (north of the cemetery). Waterfowl hunting is restricted to the wooden Universal Blind structure only.
For further information, you may contact the Park Office at (716)773-3271 between 8:00am and 4:30pm Monday- Friday.