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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Attention: Due to a major off-season construction project necessary to provide much needed upgrades in the campground, campsite conditions may not be ideal early in the 2024 camping season. Upgrades include all campground/cabin electric, potable water hydrants, and a new dump station offering service for 4 campers at a time. Please be prepared for your campsite to potentially be muddy, have fresh topsoil, hydroseed, and straw overlay. Please consider this prior to making a reservation. If you already made a reservation and decide to cancel, you may do so by calling Reserve America at 1-800-456-2267. If you have additional questions call the park office at 716-792-9214.
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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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.

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Cabin

Wed Mar 20 2024 - Thu Dec 19 2024

Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.

Campsite

Tue Mar 19 2024 - Thu Dec 19 2024

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.

Gazebo

Tue Apr 02 2024 - Wed Feb 19 2025

Reservations must be made 14 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

Pavilion

Tue Apr 02 2024 - Wed Feb 19 2025

Reservations must be made 14 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

Season Dates
Lake Erie State Park
2023 Camping Season
Friday, May 19, 2023 - Sunday, October 8, 2023

2024 Camping Season
Friday, May 17, 2024 - Sunday, October 13, 2024

Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Fri May 17 2024
Sun Oct 13 2024
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • Handicap Access
  • Hiking
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnicking
  • Playground
  • Restroom
  • Showers
  • Skiing - Cross Country
  • Water Fillup Station
Within 10 Miles
  • Boat Launch
  • Boating
  • Hospital
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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
Contact Information

Mailing Address:

LAKE ERIE STATE PARK
5838 Route 5
BROCTON  NY  14716
Phone Number:
Information:  (716)792-9214
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