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Sunset Bay State Marine Park

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Sunset Bay State Marine Park

The launch ramp will be closed during the day for dock removal the week of Oct 7-11, 2024. It will re-open daily from 3:30 pm to 9 pm and open for the weekend.

Address
12952 Allegany Road
Irving, NY 14081
Latitude 42.567034
Longitude -79.135436

Sunset Bay State Marine Park is located on Cattaraugus Creek near the river's mouth with easy access onto Lake Erie. The park has modest accommodations for boaters, picnickers and anglers. The site has been designed to be wheelchair accessible.

The park is also within easy walking distance to the Town of Hanover Beach on Lake Erie for swimming during the summer months.

Reservations for slips (both seasonal and transient) will be open for the season, online, beginning December 1, at 9 AM of the prior year. Marina Reservations

Absolutely no overnight camping in the parking lot is permitted.

Hours of Operation

  • Park Staff on Site Mid-May through Early-Oct:
    6:00 am - 8:00 pm Friday-Monday & Holidays
    6:00 am - 6:00 pm Tuesday-Thursday

  • Day Use: Open All Year
    Launch: Seasonal; open 24 hours
    Docking: May 18 -  October 6, 2024; 
  • Concession
    The Sunset Bay Breakwall Cafe 2024 hours are:
    May 9 - May23 Thursday - Sunday only; 8am - 3pm
    May 23 - Sept 2 Daily; 8am - 3pm
    Sept 3 - Sept 29 Thursday - Sunday only; 8am - 3pm

Fees & Rates

  • Fees & Rates
  • Launching\Marina Use Parking: $ 7 (Includes row boats, kayaks, etc.)
    Community Parking: $10 (Designated area only)
    Launches prior to staffed hours are expected to pay upon return.


    Day Use Dock Rentals -
    Personal Watercraft: $ 7
    Boats: $18

    Overnight Dock Rentals -
    Personal Watercraft: $12 per night
    Boats: $30 per night
    Holiday or Weekend Surcharge: $3 per night
    Out of State Surcharge: $5 per stay

    Seasonal Dock Rentals -
    Personal Watercraft: $400
    Boats: $46 per foot

Amenities Information

  • Amenities
  • Boat Launches
  • Dockage
  • Fishing
  • Food
  • Gift Shop
  • Grills
  • Ice Fishing
  • Marina
  • Showers