Lake Erie State Park

NYS Parks would like to thank WNY PRISM for their work efforts with the Japanese Angelica (Aralia elata) Tree Eradication Project at Lake Erie State Park! Japanese Angelica Tree is an extremely invasive species native to Northeast Asia that displaces and outcompetes species native to Western New York. This is the second year of treatment and WNY PRISM has managed to control this population significantly with hopes that it will be fully eradicated from the Park very soon. Thank you WNY PRISM for all of the hard work that you do battling invasive species in our Region! For more information, please visit https://www.wnyprism.org/.

New York State Parks to Accept New Camping Reservations on Monday, June 8 New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) will begin accepting new camping reservations beginning June 8, for check-in beginning June 22. Campers are reminded to practice social distancing, bring and wear a face covering, respect the rules, and do their part to keep the campgrounds, parks and beaches open and safe for everyone. Camping capacity is limited and vi...Continue reading

Update for NYS Parks Camping: Existing 2020 Camping Reservations: New York State Park campsites, cabins and cottages will open to those with existing reservations beginning June 1. You must already have a reservation to camp. New 2020 Camping Reservations: A limited number of full-service cottages and full hook-up RV sites will be available to reserve starting June 1. New reservations for full-service cottages and RV sites are expected to fill quickly. Reservations can be mad...e in advance by calling toll free 1-800-456-CAMP or http://newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com. The availability of additional new reservations will be reviewed as the summer proceeds. In order to provide the safest environment for our patrons and staff, we have developed the following guidelines to begin our re-opening. Please read carefully; As part of the Covid-19 guidelines, and for the courtesy of other visitors and our staff, face masks must be worn when outside of your campsite area and all patrons shall practice social distancing. Only registered campers will be allowed in the campground areas, no day visitors will be permitted. In order to practice social distancing, we may need to move you to an alternate site in certain areas/loops. Cabin, Cottage and Yurt stays that are between 7 - 14 days will be reduced by 2 days in order to sufficiently clean between reservations. You will receive a refund for unused days. Bring your own linens, cookware and silverware. In order to assist us with enhanced cleaning of the accommodations, Check-in time is now 5 p.m. and Check-out time is 10 a.m. There may be limited shower and/or restroom facilities and they may be closed periodically to allow for enhanced cleaning. We ask that all campers be patient while our staff makes your stay as pleasant and safe as possible. Certain amenities may not be available. Playgrounds remain closed. If you can, PLEASE pre-register to save time at check-in. Make sure your occupants are all listed! State Park Police and operations staff will be patrolling campgrounds to ensure compliance with social distancing and crowd control measures. Anyone who does not adhere to this guidance will be requested to leave the facility, and will not receive a refund. For more information, please contact your facility directly. We thank you for your understanding and patience during this time. New York State Parks looks forward to welcoming you and your fellow campers back.

Woodpeckers are back! Along with many other bird species for the summer. Happy BIrding!

COVID-19 UPDATE: State Parks encourages New Yorkers to recreate locally, practice social distancing, and use common sense to protect themselves and others. Getting outdoors to walk, jog, hike, ride a bike, or visit a park or state lands is a healthy way to stay active, spend time with your immediate household family members, and reduce stress and anxiety while practicing social distancing. While indoor spaces and restrooms at State Park facilities may be closed to prevent com...munity spread of COVID-19, parks, grounds, forests and trails are open during daylight hours, seven days a week. For the safety of all visitors, all State Park playgrounds, athletic courts and sport fields are closed. Visitors are asked to #recreatelocal, choose parks that are close to their home and follow CDC/NYSDOH's guidelines for preventing the spread of colds, flu and COVID-19. We appreciate your support and patience as we navigate this public health crisis together. Learn more about COVID-19 and its impact on NY State Parks. Visit: https://parks.ny.gov/covid19/ Early Season Camping and Pavilion/Shelters: Due to the global health crisis, all campsites, cabins and pavilions/shelters are CLOSED through May 31st. All visitors with reservations will be issued a full refund. We ask for your patience as refunds are processed. For those with cottage reservations, there is a possibility the stay restriction will be lifted prior to June 1. Campgrounds are open for recreation in daytime. Camping Reservations and Pavilion/Shelter Reservations: New York State has suspended all new camping, cabin and cottage and pavilion/shelter reservations for the 2020 season until further notice. We are assessing campground and pavilion status on a daily basis. If you've made a reservation for the season beginning June 1, and we determine your facility is safe to open, your reservation will be honored. However, visitors who wish to cancel an existing reservation may do so and receive a full refund. Thank you for your patience as we work to protect the safety of our visitors and staff. Swimming: State Park pools and beaches will remain closed to swimming through May 31. State Parks continues to review plans to reopen swimming facilities, and will announce any change in status.