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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GOLDEN HILL STATE PARK, NY
Book a Site at GOLDEN HILL 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.
**** Some sites may be available only from the campground. Call the park to check availability.
Description
Golden Hill State Park was acquired by New York State in 1962. The Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse, decommissioned by the U.S. Coast Guard in 1958, is part of the park and is available for rental year-round. This landmark's rich history can be enjoyed by park visitors, thanks to the Friends of Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse. Golden Hill State Park also offers camping, fishing, boating, shoreline hiking, picnicking, nature walks, and walking tours of the lighthouse site. Summer events at the park are numerous. Winter activities are also available, including snowshoeing and five miles of snowmobile trails that run through the park.
Geography:
Golden Hill State Park is located in Niagara County, on the south shore of Lake Ontario.
Recreation:
Activities here include basketball, horse shoes, biking, boating, fishing, hiking, hunting (seasonal), camping, picnicking, 18-hole disc golf course, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing (depending on the season).
Facilities:
The park has a boat launch area, campsites with and without electric, restrooms with showers, a dumping station, pavilions, picnic tables, a playground, playing fields, and a nature trail. Available for rent, the Lighthouse Cottage is a full-service vacation rental with a stunning view of Lake Ontario.
Nearby Attractions:
Nearby state parks include Wilson-Tuscarora State Park, Hamlin Beach State Park, and Lakeside Beach State Park.
Campsite
Sat Jul 06 2024 - Sat Apr 05 2025Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.
Cottage
Sat Jul 06 2024 - Sat Apr 05 2025Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.
Pavilion
Mon Jul 08 2024 - Thu Jun 05 2025Reservations must be made 3 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.
Note: There are 1 site(s) in this category with different booking windows. Please check site details for more information (Loop, Site)Yurt
Sat Jul 06 2024 - Sat Apr 05 2025Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.
Season Schedule
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Boat Launch
- Boating
- Camp Office
- Cross Country Skiing
- Dump Station
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Interpretive Center
- Interpretive Programs
- Laundry
- Parking
- Picnic Shelter
- Picnic Tables
- Picnicking
- Playground
- Restroom
- Showers
- Snowmobiling
- Toilet, Accessible
- Volleyball
- Yurts
- Convenience Store
- Cultural Activities
- Hunting
- Restaurant
43.36833, -78.46972
43°22'6"N, 78°28'11"W
Lower Lake Road is off Route 269 in Barker, NY, via Route 18 or 104.
716-795-3885
Mailing Address:
GOLDEN HILL STATE PARK9691 Lower Lake Rd.
BARKER NY 14012