Sunset Bay State Marine Park
- Status
- Status not postedFri–Mon 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $10 parkingAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.ny.gov(716) 934-2375
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Chautauqua County, about 3 miles northeast of Silver Creek, Sunset Bay State Marine Park covers about 4 acres.
The park supports ice fishing, boating, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include 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 | Fri–Mon | 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. | — |
| Tue–Thu | 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — | |
| Park — The Sunset Bay Breakwall Cafe 2025 hours are | Fri–Sun | 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. | — |
| Daily | 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. | May 23 – Sep 1 | |
| Fri–Sun | 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Sep 2 – Oct 5 |
Official wording
Park Staff on Site Mid-May through Early-Oct: 6:00 am - 8:00 pm Friday-Monday & Holidays 6:00 am - 6:00 pm Tuesday-Thursday
The Sunset Bay Breakwall Cafe 2025 hours are: May 9 - May22 Friday - Sunday only; 8am - 3pm May 23 - Sept 1 Daily; 8am - 3pm Sept 2 - Oct 5 Friday - Sunday only; 8am - 1:30pm
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Launching\Marina Use Parking | $7 · boat |
| Community Parking | $10 |
| Personal Watercraft | $12 · night |
| Boats | $30 · night |
| Holiday or Weekend Surcharge | $3 · night |
| Out of State Surcharge (nonresident) | $5 |
| Personal Watercraft | $400 |
| Boats | $46 |
Official wording
Fees & Rates Launching\Marina Use Parking: $ 7 (Includes row boats, kayaks, etc.) Community Parking: $10 (Designated area only) Launches prior to staffed hours are expected to pay upon return. Overnight Dock Rentals - Personal Watercraft: $12 per night Boats: $30 per night Holiday or Weekend Surcharge: $3 per night Out of State Surcharge: $5 per stay Seasonal Dock Rentals - Personal Watercraft: $400 Boats: $46 per foot
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
Absolutely no overnight camping in the parking lot is permitted.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingFishingIce fishing
Boating and paddling
Day Use: Open All Year Launch: Seasonal; open 24 hours Docking: May 16 - October 3, 2026 Reservations
Amenities
Facilities
- Showers
- Park or camp store
Water
- Boat ramp
- Marina or boat slips
✓ 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.
Getting there
- Address
- 12952 Allegany Road
Irving, NY 14081 - Nearest town
- Silver Creek — about 3 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 42.5673, -79.1349
- Phone
- (716) 934-2375
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)
- 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