Beaver Island State Park
2136 West Oakfield Road
Grand Island, NY 14072
- General Information: (716) 773-3271
- Marina Phone: (716) 404-4214
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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 River Lea house and 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.
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
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).
Hours of Operation
- Open daily year round from dawn to dusk.
- Beaver Island Nature Center is open seasonally, from July 4 through Labor Day. Thur-Sun, 12 pm-5pm.
- Golf: 5/2 - 11/3 (weather permitting)Disc golf available year-round.
- Beaver Island Marina: 5/2 - 10/4
http://montanainternational.us/index.php/marinas/beaver-island-marina
Weekday Hours: 11 am - 7 pm
Sat-Sun: 9 am - 8 pm
weather and dusk dependent - Big Six Marina: 5/2 - 10/4
Fuel, beer, snacks, boating supplies & ice for sale at The Chandler http://montanainternational.us/index.php/marinas/big-six-marina
Hours of Operation: 8 am - 9 pm
weather and dusk dependent - Swimming:11:00am - 7:00pm
Weekends only: Memorial Day Weekend until the end of June
Daily: End of June until Labor Day - Sledding: Seasonal, dawn to dusk when conditions allow.
Heated restrooms available - Snowmobiling: Seasonal. Trails open from 10 am - 10 pm.
By permit only, issued at Beaver Island Park Office. Proof of insurance required. - Water fowl hunting is by permit only in season.
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
- Beach Open $7
Non-Profit Buses $35
Commercial Buses $75
Non-Profit Seasonal Buss Pass $75Collected 9am-5pmWeekends only, Memorial Day - end of JuneDaily, July - Labor Day
*Option to use automated pay station available. - Beaver Island Marina
Seasonal Rate: $40/ft for slip size - minimum cost is $720
Transient Rates: (Transient slips must be reserved and paid in advanced.)
Day and Overnight Stay: $25 per day plus a $10 Reservation Fee- Big 6 Marina
Seasonal Rate: $40/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- Beaver Island Picnic Shelter
- Shelter Information and Price
- Disc Golf
- No fee to play.
Rentals/sales/accessories available at park office. - Golf
- For Golf Rates, please visit Beaver Island's Golf Course website.
Maps
New! Download this park's digital map to your iOS Apple and Android device.
Amenities Information
- Amenities
- Biking
- Boat Launches * Kayak/Canoe/Car-top boat launches
- Disc Golf
- Dockage
- Fishing
- Food
- Hunting
- Ice Fishing
- Marina
- Nature Center
- Pavilions and Shelter Rentals (Accessible)
- Playgrounds
- Sledding
- Snowmobiling
- Snowshoeing/X-Country Skiing
- Swimming Beach
- Visitor Center
- Documents
- West River Shoreline Trail Waterfowl Blind Access and Information (pdf)
- West River Connector Greenway Project (pdf)
- Niagara Restoration Project FAQ's (pdf)
- Niagara Restoration- East River Marsh (pdf)
- Niagara Restoration-Site Locations (pdf)
- Final Option 5 Letter (pdf)
- Beaver Island Memorial Tree Planting Project (pdf)
- Shelter Information Sheet (pdf)
- West River Dock Permit 2021 Guidelines (pdf)
- West River Dock Specifications 2021 (pdf)
- West River Docks FAQ's (pdf)
- West River Dock Permit Application (pdf)
- West River Landscape Presentation (pdf)
- July 20, 2021 public meeting presentation (pdf)
- West River Dock Specifications 2022 (pdf)
- West River Dock Permit 2022 Guidelines (pdf)
- Docks FAQ's (pdf)