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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).
Fair Haven Beach State Park is located in upstate New York on the eastern portion of the Lake Ontario shoreline. It has one of the finest public lakefronts in upstate New York, with towering shoreline bluffs, sandy beaches and adjoining hilly woodlands. The park features 1500 feet of beautiful sand beach including 600 feet of guarded swim area. Inland, Sterling Pond and Creek are centrally located amongst the geological transition between woods and water.
Campgrounds and cabin areas are nestled within the gently rolling woodlands. Fishing and boating opportunities are plentiful in Lake Ontario and the adjoining Little Sodus Bay. Visitors here also enjoy swimming, biking, hiking, picnicking, and camping. Winter snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and ice fishing are very popular. Park facilities include two sandy beaches. Boat rentals include canoes and kayaks which are only for use on the inland Sterling Pond waterway.
Three separate campgrounds and a 30 unit cabin colony each contain a centralized restroom with showers. Two additional cabins and four cottages make up the self contained units available for reservation. Campgrounds consist of 46 electric sites and 138 non-electric sites. A ball field, hiking trail, 5 picnic areas, and 3 shelters (one heated) are also offered as an attraction to patrons. With fantastic scenic views and an 18 hole golf course this makes for a unique and accommodating destination.
Pavilion Information
Fair Haven Beach has three pavilions. Prices range from $50 to $150 and can accommodate 48 to 145 people. Check availability at ReserveAmerica.com
Pavilion Reservation Information
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).
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 16Fair Haven, NY 13064
Hours of Operation
Shelters/Pavilions: Available April/May - October/November
Reservations made through Reserve America
*Contact park for special requests
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- 2024 Swimming Season:
5/25 - 6/9: Weekends and holidays
11am - 7pm
6/15 - 9/2: Daily**
11am - 7pm
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- Boat Launch: Open year round
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- Boat Rentals: 5/17 - 10/14
9am - 5pm
Reservations made through Fair Haven Beach
*Contact park
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- Waterfowl hunting is permitted in season in designated areas.
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- 2024 Camping Season:
Campsites: 5/17/2024 - 10/14/2024
Cabins: 5/17/2024 - 10/14/2024
Cottages: 5/17/2024 - 10/14/2024
Please note within the camping season time frame, some loops/sites may open later or close earlier. For more details, please call the park or visit http://www.newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com -
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
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- $9 per vehicle
Non-commercial bus: $35
Commercial bus: $75
Seasonal bus permits: $75 (contact park office)
Collected:
4/1 - 10/31 - Daily (All Day) -
- Boat Rentals
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- Canoes/Kayaks/Paddle Boards
$10 per hour
$40 per day
$160 per week
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- Camping
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- Camping:
$18-$28/night
*Additional $5/night for out-of-state patrons
Cabins:
Daily: daily rate is 1/4 the weekly charge
Weekly: $322-$644
Additional $7/night for non-NYS residents
Additional $28/week for non-NYS residents
Cottages:Taft/Young/Springbrook$500 per week, non-peak season
$800 per week, peak season
Bay View
$600 per week, non-peak season
$600 per week, peak season
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- Peddling Permit
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- $400
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- Shelter/Pavilions
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- Sabin Hall: $150
Bay Shelter: $100
Beach Shelter: $50
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- Firewood
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- $15 per row
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- Park Office Store
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- Prices range from $5-$50
T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Jackets, Hats, Books, Playing Cards,
Mugs
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Additional Documents
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.
Deer Hunting
Bow/Crossbow Hunting is
permitted in designated areas ONLY
Hunters must register in advance.
2024 Registration starts on Saturday, September 21st
at 9:00 a.m.
Waterfowl Hunting
Last Season ONLY: Duck and Canada Geese Hunting is allowed only
at the Federal Pier Area and Juniper Pond. Brant and Snow Geese Hunting is allowed at Sterling Creek and Juniper
Pond.
Total Solar Eclipse
Monday, April 8, 2024 12:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Fair Haven Beach State Park
12-2 Sabin Hall Talks: Dr. Nordgren will
present, See the Sun and Moon Align with You: See the spectacle that has
terrified and inspired humans for millennia and is just as awe inspiring
today. Josh Teeter will share why State Parks is celebrating, an overview
of the last 100 years and how you can join the celebration!
12-2 Bay Shelter Activities: Join Sciencenter staff
to explore why eclipses happen, investigate the future of lunar exploration,
create a pocket-sized solar system, and more with hands-on space activities!
2:00pm (first contact) through totality will be hosted by Dr.
Tyler Nordgren.
2:30-Totality Roving Activities: Make your own pinhole
eclipse viewer, catalog the changing shadows, and more with roving activities
with the Sciencenter.
End Totality - 4:30 Bay Shelter Activities resume and Facilitated
Discussion: The Sciencenter team will
offer a combination of written reflection prompts to create a community art
observation/reflection project as well as a conversation with Dr. Nordgren and
Sciencenter about the eclipse experience.
Fair Haven Beach staff
will be selling refreshments, snacks, souvenirs, etc. at the Beach Shelter. Please dress overly warm for the weather. Fair Haven Beach
State Park can be colder and windier that the surrounding area. Make sure to
have plenty of water, food, and snacks for before AND after the eclipse.