Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site
Closed — The historic site is open year-round until dark for self-guided trail access. Museum buildings and guided tours operate Saturdays 10am to 4:30pm through October 11. The pavilion is closed for the season, reopening in May 2026. Reservations via ReserveAmerica, available up to 11 months in advance.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 19 at 1:03AM EST until January 21 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. * WHERE...Greatest snow amounts will be found near Watertown and Fort Drum areas and also southward to across the Tug Hill region. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible at times within lake effect snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday through Wednesday commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snowband oscillation. Snowfall rates up to 4 inches per hour at times for the Tug Hill region Monday night through Tuesday night. Wind chill values zero to 10 below zero Monday night through Tuesday night.
About
Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site commemorates the site of two significant battles during the War of 1812, when Sackets Harbor served as the center of American naval and military activity for the upper St. Lawrence Valley and Lake Ontario. The Second Battle on May 29, 1813 was particularly significant when British-Canadian forces landed at Horse Island attempting to capture military supplies and destroy a warship under construction. Today the 70-acre site is interpreted through exhibits, outdoor signs, guided and self-guided tours, and the restored 1850s Navy Yard and Commandant's House. During summer months, living history demonstrations feature guides dressed in period military clothing of 1813 reenacting camp life. The site includes open fields, a landscaped tree grove, Horse Island where the 1813 battle began, and a National Recreation Trail. This is a day-use historic site only. One pavilion is available for rental accommodating up to 60 people at $60 per day. The site is open year-round until dark for self-guided exploration, with museum buildings, Navy Yard, and guided tours of the Commandant's House available Saturdays from 10am to 4:30pm through mid-October. No camping facilities are available at this location.
Directions
Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site is located at 504 W. Main Street, Sackets Harbor, NY 13685. From Interstate 81, take Exit 45 for NY-3 toward Sackets Harbor. Follow NY-3 west for approximately 10 miles, then turn left onto NY-180 S. Continue for about 2 miles, then turn right onto W. Main Street. The site will be on your left.
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Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| constance.barone@parks.ny.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (315) 646-3634 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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