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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LAKE ERIE STATE PARK, NY
Book a Site at LAKE ERIE 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
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.
Cabin
Sat Jun 29 2024 - Fri Mar 28 2025Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.
Campsite
Fri Jun 28 2024 - Fri Mar 28 2025Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.
Gazebo
Fri Jul 12 2024 - Wed May 28 2025Reservations must be made 14 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.
Pavilion
Fri Jul 12 2024 - Wed May 28 2025Reservations must be made 14 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.
Friday, May 17, 2024 - Sunday, October 13, 2024
Lake Erie State Park - 2025 Camping Season
Friday, May 16, 2025 - Sunday, October 12, 2025
Season Schedule
- Dump Station
- Fishing
- Handicap Access
- Hiking
- Picnic Shelter
- Picnicking
- Playground
- Restroom
- Showers
- Skiing - Cross Country
- Water Fillup Station
- Boat Launch
- Boating
- Hospital
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
Mailing Address:
LAKE ERIE STATE PARK5838 Route 5
BROCTON NY 14716