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 December 29 at 9:44PM EST until January 3 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will create blowing and drifting snow along with whiteout conditions at times. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. Greatest snow accumulation expected south of Watertown and Fort Drum. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected to continue into Tuesday and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. 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
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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