State Park

Grass Point State Park

Jefferson County, New YorkAbout 111 acres
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) 686-4472

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

Grass Point State Park is a 111-acre park in Jefferson County, about 5 miles northeast of Clayton.

Things to do include snowmobiling, winter sports, hunting in season, boating, and swimming. Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are campsites (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.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below.
Official wording

Open mid-May through mid-September.

2026 Camping/Cabin Season: 5/15 - 9/19 Cottage: 5/15 - 9/19 Please note that within the camping season time frame, some loops/sites may open later or close earlier. For more details, please call the park or visit Reserve America

Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).

Fees and passes

ItemAmount
Day Use (Peak)$7
Bus Use (Daily)$35
Day Use (Peak)$7
Campers$12
Overnight (No Elec)$19
Surcharges: Out-of-State (nonresident)$5
Weekend/Hol$4
-14'/15 HP Boat,$25 · day
-14'/15 HP Boat,$100 · day
-14'/15 HP Boat,$400 · day
-16'/20 HP Boat,$35 · day
-16'/20 HP Boat,$150 · day
-16'/20 HP Boat,$600 · day
Campsites$15 · night
Campsites$31 · night
*Additional (resident)$5
Cottages: Weekly (Peak)$1
Weekly (Non-Peak)$850
Out-of-State (nonresident)$25
Official wording

Vehicle Fee Entry Day Use (Peak) $7 Bus Use (Daily) $35 Toll Booth Hours: • 8:00 - 4:00 pm (Non-peak Weekdays) • 8:00 - 8:00 pm (Non-Peak Weekends) • 8:00 - 8:00 pm daily (Peak Season) Boat Dockage • Day Use (Peak) $7 • Campers $12 • Overnight (No Elec) $19 (prime) Surcharges: • Out-of-State $5 • Weekend/Hol $4 Boat Rental -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. Camping Campsites: • $15-$31/night *Additional $5/night for non-NYS residents Cottages: • Weekly (Peak) $1,100 • Weekly (Non-Peak) $850 • Out-of-State $25

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

Check availability and book

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

Camping Campsites: • $15-$31/night *Additional $5/night for non-NYS residents Cottages: • Weekly (Peak) $1,100 • Weekly (Non-Peak) $850 • Out-of-State $25

From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.

Things to do

BoatingFishingHuntingSwimmingHikingWinter sportsSnowmobilingCamping

Swimming

2026 Swimming Season: 6/27-8/18

Boating and paddling

Boat Rentals: 5/16 - 9/19 Boat Dockage: 5/16 - 9/19

Amenities

Facilities

  • Showers
  • Picnic shelters
  • Playground

Water

  • Swimming beach
  • Boat ramp
  • 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
42247 Grassy Point Road
Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
Nearest town
Clayton — about 5 mi northeast (straight line)
Coordinates
44.2818, -75.9959
Phone
(315) 686-4472

Entrances

  • Main Entrance

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Main Entrance

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