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Delta Lake State Park

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Address
8797 State Route 46
Rome, NY 13440
Latitude 43.290138
Longitude -75.415115

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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).

Delta Lake State Park is located on a peninsula extending into Delta Reservoir. You'll find the terrain is wooded and generally flat. Year-round visitors can enjoy the day in one of many picnic areas, or on one of the many hiking and nature trails. There is also a boat launch and shoreline fishing for trout, pike, bass, bullhead and perch. Campers can enjoy 101 tent, trailer or RV camping sites and there is a sandy beach with swimming in the summer. For winter visitors there are cross-country ski trails.

Thanks to a grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, a Hippocampe Beach/All Terrain wheelchair is now available at Delta Lake State Park to access beach and trails.

Pavilion Information
Delta Lake has ten pavilions/tents. Prices range from $50 to $200 and can accommodate 50 to 168 people. Check availability at ReserveAmerica.com

Current Water Quality - Beach Results.

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, dawn to dusk.
  • Shelter Rentals:
    Available for use mid-May to Columbus Day, 9 a.m. - sunset. 
    To reserve, contact reserveamerica.com or call 1-800-456-2267.

    Four Seasons Room, capacity 50
    Shelters (2), capacity 168 each
    Sunset Shelter, capacity 120
    Beach Pavilion (2), capacity 50-75 each
    Tents (4), capacity 40-50 each
  • 2025 Camping Season:  5/16/25 - 10/12/25

    Tent & trailer sites available. 101 campsites, max. 6 people/site, minimum 2 night stay. Limitations in place.  Contact Reserve America for details.


  • Boat Launch:
    Open end of April to end of October, weather and lake levels permitting. 
    No boat rentals available.
  • 2025 Swimming Season
    Open May 24, 2025 (Memorial Day); weekends only until 6/14/25 (Father's Day), then Daily until Labor Day 9/1/25
  • Park Office Hours:
    During Camping Season- Daily 8am to 8pm. Off Season Hours may vary, call park for details.

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
  • Cars: $7
    Bus Fee: $35
    Commercial Bus Fee: $75


    The beach, boat launch, and swimming are included in the vehicle entry fee.
  • Beach/Swimming
  • Included in day use/vehicle entry fee
  • Boat Launch
  • Included in day use/vehicle entry fee
  • Campsites
  • $27-$39/night, with an additional $5 for out of state visitors. 

Maps

Digital 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.

No hunting is allowed at this facility, but a person may possess an unloaded weapon for the purpose of launching a boat at the boat launch for lawful hunting purposes.

Sat 30 Nov
PEAK- Leave No Trace Program for Kids
Saturday, November 30, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Delta Lake State Park
Conducted by LNT Certified Trainer Susan Jones Graff. Know the rules of the Park. Make a pet rock with a leash. Make a UV bead bracelet to show if you need sunscreen protection. Make a scratch and sniff chart and learn how far away animals like racoons can smell your Delta Lake picnic. Learn how you can take the Smokey Bear pledge- Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires! Make a reusable trash bag to take on your Delta Lake State Park adventures. 
Sat 30 Nov
Delta Lake State Park Nature Program
Saturday, November 30, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Delta Lake State Park
 Delta Lake is for the Birds on Thanksgiving Weekend! Identify some of the birds that live at Delta Lake without even seeing them. Make a bird glider. Most of us eat turkey on Thanksgiving. But did you know not long ago there were no wild turkeys in New York State? Find out why and play a feather matching game- win an iridescent turkey feather. Study migration maps to see where birds, like Delta Lake Canada Geese, go in the winter. Help birds in the winter. Make a Pinecone feeder. 
Sat 21 Dec
PEAK- Leave No Trace Program for Kids
Saturday, December 21, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Delta Lake State Park
 Conducted by LNT Certified Trainer Susan Jones Graff. Make a UV bead bracelet to show if you need sunscreen protection. Make a scratch and sniff chart and learn how far away animals like racoons can smell your Delta Lake picnic. Learn how you can take the Smokey Bear pledge- Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires! Make a reusable trash bag to take on your Delta Lake State Park adventures. 
Sat 21 Dec
Delta Lake State Park Nature Program
Saturday, December 21, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Delta Lake State Park
Make Tracks to Delta Lake! - What is the NY State mammal? Check out Delta Dam within view of the park. Build a model of a beaver dam. What makes a mammal? Explore the Furs and Tracks of just some of the Mammals of Delta Lake State Park. Make a clay track of a mammal to take home. 
Sat 28 Dec
PEAK- Leave No Trace Program for Kids
Saturday, December 28, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Delta Lake State Park
Conducted by LNT Certified Trainer Susan Jones Graff. Know the rules of the Park. Make a pet rock with a leash. Make a UV bead bracelet to show if you need sunscreen protection. Make a scratch and sniff chart and learn how far away animals like racoons can smell your Delta Lake picnic. Learn how you can take the Smokey Bear pledge- Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires! Make a reusable trash bag to take on your Delta Lake State Park adventures. 

Amenities Information

  • Amenities
  • Biking
  • Boat Launches
  • Camper Assistance Program
  • Campsites, Cabins & Lodging
  • Fishing
  • Food (Accessible)
  • Hiking
  • Ice Fishing
  • Pavilions and Shelter Rentals (Accessible)
  • Playgrounds
  • Showers (Accessible)
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snowshoeing/X-Country Skiing
  • Swimming Beach
  • Documents