Southwick Beach State Park
8119 Southwicks Place
Henderson, NY 13650
- General Information: (315) 846-5338
- Secondary Phone: (315) 938-5083
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. Reservation fee: $7.25 per rental. This is in addition to the rental fee. All fees paid in advance. Walk-in fee: $1.25 per rental. This is in addition to the rental fee. All fees paid at the facility. Check availability at ReserveAmerica.com.
The Vehicle Use Fee (VUF) to gain entry into the park is not included with pavilion rentals.
Parking is NOT GUARANTEED for pavilion rentals, please plan accordingly and arrive early as parking lots fill up quickly on weekend days. Please use this link to download our app to follow live time parking updates and alerts before you arrive to Southwick Beach State Park: https://parks.ny.gov/explorer-app/
Pavilion rentals require permits if the following
activities are planned; Catering services, Wedding Ceremony, DJ/Band, Alcohol
Use Permit. You must complete a permit application attached in the documents
below. Please submit to the information listed on the application before the
date of your pavilion rental.
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).
Hours of Operation
- Camping opens in early-May and operates through Columbus Day weekend.
- Park open from sunrise to sunset
- 2025 Camping Season: 5/09 - 10/12
- 2025 Swimming Season: 6/21 - 9/1Beach/Swimming HoursMonday - Thursday 11am - 7pmFriday - Sunday 10am - 7pm
- 2025 Pavilion Rental 5/09 - 10/12, by permit
- Summer Toll Booth Hours (May - August) 8:00am - 7:30pmFall Toll Booth Hours (September - Columbus Day) 10:00am - 6:30pmHunting is permitted in season by permit only.
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.
- Beach & Vehicle Entry Fee
Toll Booth Open from May to October
Day Use (Peak) $8
Bus Use (Daily) $35- Campsites
$18-$37/night
*Additional $5/night for non-NYS residentsCamping reservations can be made by visiting newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com or by calling 1-800-456-2267.To cancel a reservation prior to arrival you can cancel online or contact Reserve America at 1-800-456-2267. If you are cancelling on the day of arrival, you must contact the campground directly. https://parks.ny.gov/camping/things-to-know.aspx
- Pavilion Rental Fees
- Pavilion A, B & C: $100.00 plus $7.25 fee
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.
Attention Hunters: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (i.e., "bird flu") has recently been detected in New York State in a variety of waterfowl species. Although the NYS Department of Health (NYSDOH) has stated that avian influenza rarely spreads to humans, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) is encouraging hunters to take extra precautions while processing harvested waterfowl. For more information on best practices for hunters to minimize risk of exposure, please read NYSDEC Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza - What Hunters Need to Know (leaves State Parks website).
For general information on Avian Influenza, please see: Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine - Avian Influenza Fact Sheet (leaves State Parks website).
For additional updates on Avian Influenza, including current updates, see NYSDEC - Animal Diseases (leaves State Parks website) and NYSDOH - Questions and Answers about Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) (leaves State Parks website).
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
Saturday, June 14, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Southwick Beach State Park
Amenities Information
- Amenities
- Campsites, Cabins & Lodging * Cabins are not available at this location.
- Fishing
- Food (Accessible)
- Grills
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Nature Center (Accessible) * Open June - September
- Pavilions and Shelter Rentals (Accessible)
- Playgrounds
- Playing Fields
- Showers (Accessible)
- Snowshoeing/X-Country Skiing
- Swimming Beach * Lifeguards On Duty June 22nd - September 2nd