Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Hours of Operation

• Park open year-round, dawn to dusk.
  Vehicle entry fee collected from mid-May to mid-October:
  5/13/2023 - 6/4/2023 from 10am to 6pm- Weekends and Holidays
  6/10/2023 - 9/4/2023 from 10am to 6pm- Daily
  9/9/2023 - 10/9/2023 from 10am to 6pm- Weekends and Holidays
  
  Restrooms available from May to October.
• Sprayground (weather permitting):
  
  
  5/27/2023 – 6/18/2023: 11am – 6pm Saturday, Sunday & Holidays
  
  
  6/24/2023 – 9/4/2023: 11am – 6pm Daily.
  
  Dates and hours are subject to change. Visitors are strongly encouraged to contact the park office before your visit to confirm swimming & the sprayground are open.
• Marina: Open 4/1 to 10/25 daily
                   - a boat launching site
                   - hot showers
                   - flush toilets
                   - Marine sewage pump out
• Boat Launch: Open year-round *boat launch day use is done through Seneca Lake Resorts' pay station*
  
  Transient Slips: 4/1 - 10/25
  Seasonal Slips: 4/1 - 10/25 (Half season starts July 15th)
  
  Canoe/Kayak Rack Rental: 4/1 -11/30
  
  Kayak Rack: 4/1 - 11/30

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 Entry Fees
• Cars: $8
  Non-Commercial Bus: $35
  Commercial Bus: $75
  Seasonal Bus Pass: $75
  
  Collected:
  5/13/2023 - 6/4/2023: 10 AM - 6 PM, weekends & holidays
  6/10/2023 - 9/4/2023: 10 AM - 6 PM, daily
  9/9/2023 - 10/9/2023: 10 AM - 6 PM, weekends & holidays
  
  
  *boat launch day use is done through Seneca Lake Resorts' pay station*
• Peddling Permit
• $400
• Seasonal & Transient Slips
• Please contact Seneca Lake Resorts for marina reservations and fees.
  https://senecalakeresorts.com/ - (315) 651-4949
• Seasonal Slips
• Please contact Seneca Lake Resorts for marina reservations and fees.
  https://senecalakeresorts.com/ - (315) 651-4949

Maps

• Park Map (pdf)

Waterfowl hunting is permitted during the late season only. Please reference the NYS DEC Hunting and Trapping Guide for current dates and rules.

• 2022-23 Hunting Schedule for Finger Lakes State Parks & Historic Sites
• All hunters must be in boats at all times.

A valid New York State hunting license with the proper hunting stamps will serve as the regional hunting permit. Except where otherwise stated, this is the only permit necessary.

Safety zones and restricted areas are posted to ensure the safety of other park patrons and regional personnel. Signs will be posted at all parks during hunting season to notify patrons of this activity. Handguns will not be permitted in any of the parks. No trapping is allowed.

For additional information, please contact Seneca Lake State Park at: (315) 789-2331