Buckhorn Island State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions6-ft leash
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ny.gov(716) 773-3271
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 893 acres, Buckhorn Island State Park lies in Erie County, about 3 miles southeast of Niagara Falls.
The park supports winter sports, hunting in season, biking, fishing, and hiking.
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 | — |
Official wording
Open daily, year round, from dawn to dusk.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
Per vehicle at most parks ('Most New York State Parks charge a vehicle use fee between $6 and $10 for day use'); historic sites 'generally charge an admission fee between $1 and $6'; many parks free.
Statewide fee rule from New York's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
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 are 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
BikingFishingHikingHuntingWinter sports
Accessibility
Accessible amenities: Fishing
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Restrooms: There are no restroom facilities available at Buckhorn Island State Park.
Getting there
- Address
- c/o Beaver Island State Park -- 103 Commission House Rd
Grand Island, NY 14072 - Nearest town
- Niagara Falls — about 3 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.0585, -78.9808
- Phone
- (716) 773-3271
Entrances
- Main Entrance
- Entrance
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
Main Entrance Entrance: East Side 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. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology