Camping reservations can be made up to 9 months in advance. Sites become available at the 9-month window at the following times:
March 15 - Labor Day: 8AM Monday - Friday, 9AM Saturday & Sunday.
Day after Labor Day - March 14: 9AM Monday - Friday, 9AM Saturday & Sunday.
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FAIR HAVEN BEACH STATE PARK, NY
Book a Site at FAIR HAVEN BEACH STATE PARK, NY
** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the facility.
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
Description
Fair Haven Beach State Park has one of the finest public lakefronts in upstate New York, with high bluffs above sandy beaches and hilly woodlands. The park features 1,500 feet of beautiful sandy beach including 600 feet of guarded swimming area. Inland, Sterling Pond and Creek are centrally located amongst the geological transition between wood and water. Campsites and cabins are nestled within the gently rolling woodlands. Fishing and boating opportunities are plentiful in Lake Ontario and the adjoining Little Sodus Bay.
Geography:
Fair Haven Beach State Park is located in upstate New York on the Lake Ontario shoreline.
Recreation:
Considered a flagship facility, visitors here enjoy sunbathing, swimming and diving boards, biking, boating, fishing, hiking, picnicking, and camping. Winter snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and ice fishing are very popular.
Facilities:
Park facilities include two sandy beaches for sunbathing and swimming. Boat rentals include canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards, which are only for use on the inland Sterling Pond. Three separate campgrounds (Bluff – 44 electric sites and one centralized restroom with showers, Drumlin – 125 non-electric sites and three centralized restrooms with showers, Lakeview Area – 12 non-electric sites, two electric sites, one cabin, one restroom with no showers, and another restroom with four individual units with a shower, toilet, and sink) and a 30-unit cabin colony that contains a centralized restroom building with showers. Two additional cabins, and four cottages, make up the self-contained units. A ball filed, hiking trail, camp store, concession, five picnic areas, and three shelters (one heated), are also offered as an attraction to patrons. With fantastic scenic views and an 18 hole golf course this makes for a unique and accommodating destination.
Nearby Attractions:
Selkirk Shores State Park, Fort Ontario State Historic Site, Battle Island State Park, and Cayuga Lake State Park are nearby.
Cabin
Fri Jun 13 2025 - Thu Mar 12 2026Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.
Campsite
Fri Jun 13 2025 - Thu Mar 12 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.
Cottage
Fri Jun 13 2025 - Thu Mar 12 2026Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.
Pavilion
Thu Jun 19 2025 - Tue May 12 2026Reservations must be made 7 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.
Fair Haven Beach State Park - 2024 Camping Season
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Season Schedule
- Basketball Net/Court
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Boat Launch
- Canoeing
- Concession
- Cross Country Skiing
- Dump Station
- Firewood Sales
- First Aid Station
- Fishing
- Fishing - Ice
- Hiking
- Horseshoe Pitching
- Hot Showers
- Hunting
- Parking
- Picnic Pavilion
- Picnic Tables
- Picnicking
- Playground
- Powerboating
- Recreation Programs
- Restroom
- Sail Boarding
- Showers
- Sightseeing
- Snowmobiling
- Swimming - Beach
- Telephone
- Volleyball
- Water Fillup Station
- Water Skiing
- Antiquing
- Convenience Store
- Golf
- Restaurant
- Shopping
- Theme Park
43.34639, -76.68833
43°20'47"N, 76°41'18"W
The park is located on Lake Ontario, southwest of Oswego on Rte 104A, 2 miles north of Fair Haven.
315-947-5205
Mailing Address:
FAIR HAVEN BEACH STATE PARKROUTE 104A - P.O. BOX 16
FAIR HAVEN NY 13064