Southwick Beach State Park
Closed — Closed for the season. The 2025 camping season ran from May 9 through October 12. The 2026 camping season opens May 8, 2026 and runs through October 11, 2026.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 19 at 7:04PM EST until January 21 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 feet in the most persistent bands. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. Snowfall rates may reach 3 to 5 inches per hour at times in the most intense bands. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest snow accumulations will be across southern Jefferson County, extreme northern Oswego County, and western Lewis County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to nearly impossible within the heaviest lake effect snowbands. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages.
About
Southwick Beach State Park spans 500 acres along Lake Ontario's eastern shore in Jefferson County, offering one of the region's finest sandy beaches and a well-maintained campground. The park is known for its spacious layout and outstanding swimming opportunities on its long, natural sand beach, which is staffed with lifeguards during the summer season. The campground provides modern facilities including hot showers, electric hookup sites, and a variety of camping options from beachfront sites to wooded locations. During peak season (late June through August), the coveted Beach Loop sites (2-30) operate on a Saturday-to-Saturday basis with 7 or 14-night stays. Beyond camping, visitors enjoy picnicking at three rental pavilions, playing fields, and a playground for families. Southwick Beach adjoins the Lakeview Wildlife Management Area, which protects environmentally-sensitive coastal sand dunes and offers additional trails for hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. The park permits deer hunting south of the entrance during designated seasons by permit only. Winter visitors can enjoy snowmobiling and cross-country skiing on park trails. The facility is managed by New York State Parks and operated seasonally with full services from May through Columbus Day weekend.
Directions
From I-81 North, take exit 40 to NY 193. Follow NY 193 W to Southwicks Place into Park.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $20 - $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (315) 846-5338 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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