Southwick Beach State Park is spacious and popular, known for outstanding swimming and sunning on its long sandy beach. Campers and day-users enjoy picnicking, hiking and games on the playing fields. The park is adjacent to the Lakeview Wildlife Management Area, home to the environmentally-sensitive coastal sand dunes. Park nature, hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails adjoin the wildlife management area and its trail system, which visitors are encouraged to use. During the winter, snowmobilers are permitted in the park. Deer hunting is allowed south of the park entrance in season.
Pavilion Information
Southwick Beach has three pavilions. The day use price is $100 and can accommodate up to 100 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).
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.
Day Use (Peak) $8
Bus Use (Daily)
Commercial $75
Non Profit $35
$18-$30/night
*Additional $5/night for non-NYS residents
Day Use (Peak) $8
Day Use (NonPeak) $7
Bus Use (Daily)
Commercial $75
Non Profit $35
Toll Booth Hours:
Opening - 6/25: 8AM - 4PM
6/26 -9/6: 8AM to 9PM
9/7 - Close: 8AM to 4PM
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.
Hunters must obtain a hunting permit from the Westcott beach park office.
Office hours are Monday -Thursday 8:00am - 3:00pm
Phone number for park office 315-938-5083