Cedar Point State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $7 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions6-ft leash
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- parks.ny.gov(315) 654-2522
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Jefferson County, about 6 miles southwest of Clayton, Cedar Point State Park covers about 46 acres.
The park supports hunting in season, boating, swimming, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites and showers. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
Open from early May through Columbus Day.
2026 Camping/Cabin Season: 5/1 - 10/11.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Day Use (Peak) | $7 |
| Bus Use (Daily) | $35 |
| $18-$34/night | $18 |
| $18-$34/night | $34 |
| *Additional (resident) | $5 |
| Day use (peak) | $7 |
| Campers | $12 |
| Overnight | $19 |
| Pump out fee | $5 |
| $800/season (May 1st - Columbus Day). | $800 |
| Boat Rental Fee: 14'/15 HP Boat, | $25 · day |
| Boat Rental Fee: 14'/15 HP Boat, | $100 · day |
| Boat Rental Fee: 14'/15 HP Boat, | $400 · day |
| 16'/20 HP Boat, | $35 · day |
| 16'/20 HP Boat, | $150 · day |
| 16'/20 HP Boat, | $600 · day |
Official wording
Vehicle Use Fee (Includes Picnic & Beach Areas) • Day Use (Peak): $7 • Bus Use (Daily): $35 Toll Booth Hours: • 8:00am - 4:00pm (Non-Peak Weekdays) • 8:00am - 8:00pm (Non-Peak Weekends) • 8:00am - 8:00pm daily (Peak Season) Campsites $18-$34/night *Additional $5/night for non-NYS residents Boat Dockage • Day use (peak) - $7 • Campers - $12 • Overnight - $19 (prime) • Pump out fee - $5 Seasonal Boat Dockage $800/season (May 1st - Columbus Day). Boat Rentals Boat Rental Fee: • 14'/15 HP Boat, $25.00/ per hour, $100.00/ per day, $400.00/ per week. • 16'/20 HP Boat, $35.00/ per hour, $150.00/ per day, $600.00/ per week.
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 campsites and 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.
Camping
Campsites
$18-$34/night
*Additional $5/night for non-NYS residents
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingFishingHuntingSwimmingCamping
Swimming
2026 Swimming Season: 6/27 - 9/6, 10am - 6pm.
Boating and paddling
2026 Boat Rental: 5/2 - 10/11.
Amenities
Facilities
- Showers
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Marina or boat slips
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- RV camping
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ 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: Fishing, Event Rentals: Pavilions, Shelters, Showers
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 36661 Cedar Point State Park Drive
Clayton, NY 13624 - Nearest town
- Clayton — about 6 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 44.2035, -76.1961
- Phone
- (315) 654-2522
Entrances
- Main Entrance
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
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. 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