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.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:09AM EST until January 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero possible. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 19 at 1:03AM EST until January 21 at 3:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. Greatest snow accumulation across the northern Chautauqua Ridge, Boston Hills and Buffalo Southtowns. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 3 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel will be very difficult in deep snow covered roads. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening through the Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect lake snowband to oscillate with varying intensities and snowfall amounts over the area. Snowfall rates 2 inches per hour Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. Wind chill values five to 15 below zero Monday night through Tuesday night.
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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