Within Park
- Dump Station
- Fishing
- Handicap Access
- Hiking
- Parking
- Picnic Shelter
- Picnicking
- Playground
- Restroom
- Showers
- Skiing - Cross Country
- Water Fillup Station
Within 10 Miles
- Boat Launch
- Boating
- Hospital
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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Please Be Advised: New York State Park Campgrounds: Same-day reservations are allowed until 3PM on day of arrival; this applies to campsites only. Reservations can be made online or through the ReserveAmerica Call Center: 1-800-456-2267. Walk-ins are not permitted.
LAKE ERIE STATE PARK, NY
Lake Erie State Park is located along the southern shores of Lake Erie in the heart of western New York's grape belt. Established in 1928, this 355 acre park offers breathtaking views from the high bluffs along the parks three-quarter mile long shoreline. Visitors can camp ...
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Overview
Description
Lake Erie State Park is located along the southern shores of Lake Erie in the heart of western New York's grape belt. Established in 1928, this 355 acre park offers breathtaking views from the high bluffs along the parks three-quarter mile long shoreline. Visitors can camp in one of the park's 99 campsites or 10 cabins and enjoy lovely treed picnic areas among the parks rolling hills. Lake Erie State Park has been selected as one of America's Top 100 Family Campgrounds and one of America's Top 10 Bird Watching Spots.
Geography:
Lake Erie State Park is located on the Lake Erie shoreline in Chautauqua County, less than ten miles from Dunkirk to the east and Westfield to the west.
Recreation:
Visitors can enjoy picnicking, hiking, biking, and fishing. The park also offers playgrounds, volleyball courts, a baseball field, a basketball half-court, horseshoe pits and an 18-hole disc golf course.
Facilities:
The park features lake access, cabins, rustic and electric campsites, showers, picnic areas with grills, pavilions, a dump station and playgrounds.
Nearby Attractions:
Nearby state parks include Evangola, Midway and Long Point on Lake Chautauqua. Lake Erie State Park is located in the middle of the Chautauqua Wine Trail, not far from the world-renowned Chautauqua Institution.
Booking Window
Cabin
Sun Apr 27 2025 - Mon Jan 26 2026Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.
Campsite
Sat Apr 26 2025 - Mon Jan 26 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.
Gazebo
Sat May 10 2025 - Thu Mar 26 2026Reservations must be made 14 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.
Pavilion
Sat May 10 2025 - Thu Mar 26 2026Reservations must be made 14 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.
Booking Rules
Please Be Advised: Lake Erie State Park's campsite and cabin site reorganization and renumbering has been completed. The sites will become available for 2025 reservations on November 15, 2024 at 9AM.Season Dates
Lake Erie State Park - 2025 Camping Season
Friday, May 16, 2025 - Sunday, October 12, 2025
Friday, May 16, 2025 - Sunday, October 12, 2025
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Fri May 16 2025
Sun Oct 12 2025
Services and Amenities
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
42.42278, -79.43194
42°25'22"N, 79°25'55"W
West on the NYS Thruway (I-90): Take exit 59 to Route 60 North. Turn left on Route 5. The park is located 7 miles west of Dunkirk, New York. East on the NYS Thruway (I-90): Take exit 60 to Route 394 North. Turn right on Route 5. The park is located 8.5 miles from Westfield, New York. 716-792-9214
42.42278, -79.43194
42°25'22"N, 79°25'55"W
West on the NYS Thruway (I-90): Take exit 59 to Route 60 North. Turn left on Route 5. The park is located 7 miles west of Dunkirk, New York. East on the NYS Thruway (I-90): Take exit 60 to Route 394 North. Turn right on Route 5. The park is located 8.5 miles from Westfield, New York. 716-792-9214
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
LAKE ERIE STATE PARK5838 Route 5
BROCTON NY 14716
Phone Number:
Information:
(716)792-9214
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