Beaver Island State Park
State Park Erie County, New York · about 949 acres
- Status
- Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $7Annual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions6-ft leash
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ny.gov(716) 404-4214
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Erie County, about 4 miles west of Kenmore, Beaver Island State Park covers about 949 acres.
Things to do include snowmobiling, golf, ice fishing, disc golf, and winter sports. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
| Other — Sledding | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
| Other — Snowmobiling | Daily | 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Visitor center — Beaver Island Nature Center | Thu–Sun | noon – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Open daily year-round from dawn to dusk. Golf: 5/4 - 11/5 (weather permitting) Montana International – Beaver Island State Park Golf Course Disc golf: available year-round. Disks and scorecards available in park office.
Sledding: Seasonal, dawn to dusk when conditions allow.
Snowmobiling: In designated areas only. Seasonal. Trails open from 10:00 am - 10:00 pm.
By permit only, issued at the Beaver Island Park Office. Proof of insurance required.
Beaver Island Nature Center is open seasonally, from July 4 through Labor Day. Thur-Sun, 12:00 pm-5:00 pm.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Fees: Beach Open | $7 |
| Non-Profit Buses | $35 |
| Commercial Buses | $75 |
| Non-Profit Seasonal Buss Pass | $75 |
| Seasonal Rate | $44 |
| Day and Overnight Stay | $25 |
| Day and Overnight Stay | $10 |
| Seasonal Rate | $44 |
Official wording
Vehicle Entrance Fee Vehicle Fees: • Beach Open: $7 • Non-Profit Buses: $35 • Commercial Buses: $75 • Non-Profit Seasonal Buss Pass: $75 Hours: • Weekends only, Memorial Day - Juneteenth • Daily, Juneteenth - Labor Day *The option to use the automated pay station is available. Beaver Island Marina • Seasonal Rate: $44/ft for slip size • Transient Rates: (Transient slips must be reserved and paid in advance.) • Day and Overnight Stay: $25 per day plus a $10 Reservation Fee Montana International - Beaver Island Marina Big 6 Marina Seasonal Rate: $44/ft for slip size Montana International - Big Six Marina Beaver Island Picnic Shelter Shelter Information and Price Disc Golf No fee to play. Rentals/sales/accessories available at the park office. Golf For golf rates, please visit: Montanainternational.us.
New York park passes
- Empire Pass — from $80. Unlimited day-use vehicle entry at most State Parks and DEC facilities (one vehicle at a time) Details
- Golden Park Program — free. Free vehicle entry on non-holiday weekdays for NY residents 62+ Details
- Access Pass — free. Free or discounted use for NY residents with disabilities Details
- Lifetime Liberty Pass — free. Free or discounted use for NY resident veterans and Gold Star parents, spouses, children Details
- Every Kid Outdoors (NPS 4th-grade pass) — free. Free entry for 4th grade students Details
From the New York state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-800-456-2267
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions · leash up to 6 feet
Not allowed in or on: playgrounds.
A maximum of two pets is allowed in day-use areas unless prohibited by sign or directive. Pets are to be supervised at all times and either be crated or on a leash not more than 6 feet in length. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds, or guarded beaches (this does not apply to service animals).
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
BikingBoatingGolfDisc golfFishingHuntingIce fishingWinter sportsHikingSnowmobilingSwimming
Swimming
• Swimming: 11:15 am - 6:45 pm • Weekends only: Memorial Day Weekend until 6/15 • Daily: 6/20 until Labor Day
Boating and paddling
Beaver Island Marina: 5/4 - 10/13 The Cuddy - https://www.montanainternational.us/beaver-island-marina Marina Manager: 716-390-5101 Big Six Marina: 5/4 - 10/13 Fuel, beer, snacks, boating supplies & ice for sale at The Chandler https://www.montanainternational.us/big-six-marina Hours of Operation: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm; weather and dusk dependent Marina Manager: 716-390-5101
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Marina or boat slips
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Accessible amenities: Event Rentals: Pavilions, Shelters
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
West River Shoreline Enhancement Project: Activities to remove invasive species and enhance 6.5 miles of the West River Shoreline Trail will occur over a three-year time span. For more information, please click here or contact Beaver Island State Park directly.
Getting there
- Address
- 103 Commission House Road
Grand Island, NY 14072 - Nearest town
- Kenmore — about 4 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 42.9658, -78.9531
- Phone
- (716) 404-4214
Entrances
- Main Entrance
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Main Entrance
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New York State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- NY State Parks 'All Locations' park finder (server-rendered, ?page=N)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology