Darien Lakes State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- See fee details
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- parks.ny.gov(585) 547-9242
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Darien Lakes State Park is a 1,842-acre park in Genesee County, about 13 miles east of Lancaster.
Visitors come for snowmobiling, golf, horseback riding, disc golf, and winter sports. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites and showers. There are also cabins for rent.
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
The park is open daily from dawn to dusk.
2026 Camping Season: 5/15 - 10/12 **Closing dates for camping is the last night patrons can stay.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| $18 - $30/night | $18 |
| $18 - $30/night | $30 |
| *Out of state resident fee for camping, per night (nonresident) | $5 |
| Cars | $7 |
| ALL Buses | $35 |
| $25/day (when available) | $25 |
Official wording
Camping $18 - $30/night *Out of state resident fee for camping, per night: $5 Vehicle Entrance Fee Cars: $7 ALL Buses: $35 Wood Permit $25/day (when available)
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.
Camping
Camping
$18 - $30/night
*Out of state resident fee for camping, per night: $5
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingGolfDisc golfHikingHorseback ridingFishingHuntingWinter sportsSnowmobilingSwimmingCamping
Swimming
2026 Swimming Season: Tentative Beach opening - 6/20 - Labor Day, 11am - 6:45pm daily.
Weather and conditions permitting.
Amenities
Facilities
- Showers
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
Water
- Swimming beach
Camping
- RV camping
Lodging
- Cabins
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
- Horse trails
✓ 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, Showers
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 10475 Harlow Road
Darien Center, NY 14040 - Nearest town
- Lancaster — about 13 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 42.9118, -78.4115
- Phone
- (585) 547-9242
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