Lake Tiorati Beach - Harriman State Park
UPDATE: Effective Friday, April 24 and until further notice, the following roads will be CLOSED
- Exit 16 off the Palisades Interstate Parkway
- Lake Welch Drive to St. John's Road
- Tiorati Brook Road
- Rte. 106 from Kanawauke Circle to Rte. 17
- Arden Valley Road
- Perkins Memorial Drive
- Exit 19 off the Palisades Interstate Parkway
Seven Lakes Drive Remains Open
All trail shelters are closed at this time. You can still pitch your tent within 300 ft of the shelters as per the regular guidelines.
Boat Launches are open for 2020 PIPC boat permit holders.
Attention Permit Holders: Tiorati/Welch and Island Pond boat launches are open and can be accessed from Tiorati Circle ONLY. TW and IP orange stickers MUST BE DISPLAYED on your vehicle for entry.
2300 Seven Lakes Drive
Southfields, NY 10975
- General Information: (845) 429-8257
Lake Tiorati was formed by clearing swampland in Harriman State Park and constructing a concrete dam to make two ponds into one large lake. Surrounded by meadows and rolling, wooded hills, the park offers excellent swimming, fishing, boating and picnicking. In winter, if conditions allow, the lake is used for ice fishing. The pioneer campsites near the lake may be used by bonafide groups.
Scout camping is available.
Biking - Helmets required.
Fishing - NYS fishing license required.
Launch Site - Boat permit and key required.
Group camping is available.
Current Water Quality - Beach Results
Dogs only, must be on a leash not more than 6 feet at all times. Not allowed in buildings or beach/bathing areas. Must display rabies tag. Not permitted in the following areas of Harriman State Park: Beaver Pond Campground, Welch Beach, Sebago Cabins.
Palisades Interstate Park CommissionBear Mountain, NY 10911
Hours of Operation
- Open year round - dawn to dusk, seven days a week.
Office Hours - 8:00AM to 4:00PM, seven days a week.
*Please note, buses are no longer accepted at this facility. Pioneer Camping season: 4/17/20 - 10/12/20
Boating season: April 1 - Nov. 30- Ice Skating available 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
$10/car parking fee (cash only) applied on following dates:
5/23 - 6/21, 7:00am-4:00pm, weekends and holidays, only
6/22 - 8/23, 8:00am-4:00pm, weekdays, 7:00am-4:00pm, weekends and holidays
8/24 - 9/7, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, weekends and holidays, only- Boating
PIPC Permit - $30
Sterling Forest Boat Permit - $15
Tiorati/Welch Key - $15
Island Pond Key - $15
Cash, check or credit card accepted- Pioneer Camping
Tiorati Plateau - $15/site/night
Cedar Pond - $37.50/site/night
Cash, check or credit card accepted.
Amenities Information
- Amenities
- Boat Launches
- Fishing (Accessible)
- Grills
- Hiking
- Ice Fishing
- Ice Skating
- Showers
- Swimming Beach