Lake Tiorati Beach - Harriman State Park
Restrooms Closed for Winter
Please be advised that the restrooms are closed for the winter and will reopen in the spring. The only year round restroom facility in Harriman State Park is located at Silvermine.
Seasonal Road Closures
The following roads are now closed from December 1st to April 1st: • Palisades Interstate Parkway, Exit 16 - Lake Welch Drive and Tiorati Brook Rd • Arden Valley Rd • Rt 106 from Rt 17 to Kanawauke Traffic Circle (you can still access the Kanawauke Picnic Area from the traffic circle) • Perkins Memorial Drive at Bear Mountain State Park Access to the park is still available from Seven Lakes Drive in Sloatsburg, as well as Exits 15 and 18 off the Palisades Parkway.
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
Pets: 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 12:00PM and 1:00PM to 3:30PM; seven days a week, year round
*Please note, buses are no longer accepted at this facility. - Swimming Hours5/25/24 - 6/16/24, 6/19/202410:00am-5:45pm, Weekends and Holidays only6/26/24 - 8/18/2410:00am-5:45pm, Weekdays, Daily11:00am-6:45pm, Weekends and Holidays8/19/24 - 9/2/2411:00am-6:45pm: Weekends and Holidays only
Pioneer Camping season: Closed until further notice
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 and credit accepted) applied on following dates:
5/25/24 - 6/16/24, 7:00am-5:00pm, weekends and holidays, only
6/17/24 - 8/18/24, 8:00am-4:00pm, weekdays, 7:00am-5:00pm, weekends and holidays
8/24/24 - 9/2/24, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, weekends and holidays, only- Boating
PIPC Permit - $35
Sterling Forest Boat Permit - $20
Tiorati/Welch Key - $20
Island Pond Key - $20
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