Lake Erie State Park
Closed — Closed for the season. Reopens May 15, 2026 for camping through October 11, 2026. Reservations open via ReserveAmerica up to 9 months in advance. Same-day reservations available until 3:00 p.m. on arrival day. Park is open year-round for day use.
Winter Storm Warning issued December 29 at 9:44PM EST until January 2 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph through Tuesday will create blowing and drifting snow and occasional whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions with snow and blowing snow are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening through Tuesday. Travel will remain very difficult with hazardous conditions from lake effect snow continuing to impact travel through the week.
Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 6:36PM EST until December 30 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Jefferson, Genesee, Wyoming, and Chautauqua Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
About
Lake Erie State Park sits on 355 acres of rolling hills along the southern shores of Lake Erie in Chautauqua County, New York. Established in 1928, the park offers breathtaking views from high bluffs overlooking three-quarters of a mile of Lake Erie shoreline. The campground has been recognized as one of America's Top 100 Family Campgrounds and one of America's Top 10 Bird Watching Spots. The campground includes 97 campsites ranging from non-electric sites to sites with 15 to 50 amp electric hookups, plus 10 rental cabins that sleep up to four people. Campsites accommodate equipment up to 47 feet and feature picnic tables and fire pits. The park offers modern amenities including showers, restrooms, a dump station, and water fill-up stations. Recreational opportunities include swimming at the unsupervised beach, fishing, hiking, biking, disc golf on an 18-hole course, and picnicking in treed areas with pavilions. Winter visitors can enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on the park's trails. The park is located in the middle of the Chautauqua Wine Trail and near the renowned Chautauqua Institution.
Directions
From I-90 Westbound, take exit 59 to Route 60 North, then left on Route 5; the park is 7 miles west of Dunkirk. From I-90 Eastbound, take exit 60 to Route 394 North, then right on Route 5; the park is 8.5 miles from Westfield.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $17 - $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 47ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 47ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (716) 792-9214 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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