Selkirk Shores State Park sits on the eastern shore of Lake Ontario in Pulaski, New York, and its campground is managed by the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation across four distinct loops. The layout matters here. Loops A and B tend to draw anglers and a quieter crowd, while loops C and D consistently fill with families drawn to the beach trail, playground, and camp store nearby. Site spacing is close throughout most of the campground, with sites 66 and 67 noted as the rare exception, set apart from the main circle and well-suited to two groups camping together.
All sites have electric hookups (30 or 50 amp), and a newer dump station with potable water serves the campground. Water hookups are not available at individual sites, so first-time visitors should fill their tanks before parking. The bathhouse uses an all-gender layout with private rooms for both bathrooms and showers. Cell coverage is reliable on both Verizon and AT&T. Dogs are welcome with proof of rabies vaccination, per New York State park policy. The beach on Lake Ontario is rocky with limited sand, and lifeguards cover only a portion of it, which concentrates swimmers to one area. Anglers find Lake Ontario has great fishing, notes Zen W.
The campground runs from mid-May through mid-October, with nightly rates from $24 to $135 and reservations available. Nearby alternatives include Chedmardo campgrounds to the south and Brennan Beach to the north. Selkirk Shores makes the most sense for RV campers wanting electric hookups with lake access, and for families who can strategically choose their loop.
Description
<font color="red"><b>A major renovation of Selkirk Shores State Park will begin this fall. To carry out these improvements efficiently without compromising the patron experience, the campground, cabins, and pavilions will close after Labor Day 2024 and remain closed for the 2025 season. The park will remain open for day use.</b></font> Learn more about the revitalization project and campground enhancements.
Selkirk Shores State Park's campsites overlook a bluff on Lake Ontario. Visitors can expect outstanding fishing and spectacular sunsets. Small boats can be launched from the Pine Grove site, and larger boats from Mexico Point on the Little Salmon River. Summer hiking and biking trails are used in the winter by cross-country skiers, snowshoers, and snowmobilers. Selkirk Shores is on the direct migration route for a wide variety of bird species, so birdwatchers flock to the park.
<font color="red"><b>A major renovation of Selkirk Shores State Park will begin this fall. The campground, cabins, and pavilions will close after Labor Day 2024 and remain closed for the 2025 season. The park will remain open for day use.</b></font> Learn more about the revitalization project and campground enhancements.
Park Rules & Information:
- Our campsites do not offer water hook-up, however fresh water fill-up is available at our filling station.
- No substitutions or subletting of campsites or cabins.
- No camping tents or equipment allowed in cabin area.
- <u>You MUST be 21 years of age or older to reserve and occupy a cabin.</u>
- Smoking is NOT permitted in the cabins.
- Visitors must leave the park by 10PM.
- Firewood available at park office. Firewood deliveries will no longer be offered.
- A fish cleaning station is available.
- When biking, children under 14 years old must wear a helmet.
- Chainsaws, chopping down trees, firearms, fireworks are not allowed at the park. No skateboards, roller-blades, scooters, hoverboards, or kids battery-operated power wheels to be used in the park. Vehicles registered for the roads and bicycles are allowed.
- Generators can be excessively loud and/or may omit fumes that can be obnoxious to other campers, especially during meal times. Therefore, operation of generators will be permitted only between the hours of 9AM to 11AM and 5PM to 9PM. Excessively loud and/or obnoxious generators will not be allowed.
ATTENTION PET OWNERS:
- Current proof of rabies inoculation is required at check-in (metal tags will not be accepted).
- At any time during your stay, pet owners may be required to provide proof of rabies inoculation upon request. Be sure to have this information available to present to park staff.
- Where pets are permitted, there is a maximum limit of 2 pets per site.
- Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6ft and under control at all times.
- Do not leave pets unattended and always clean up after them.
- Pet owners/permit holders are liable for any damage, personal injury, or nuisance caused by the pet.
SWIMMING: Each year the campground makes every effort to provide safe swimming opportunities by testing the water and by keeping the swimming areas staffed with lifeguards. Please be aware that if the safety of our swimmers is compromised due to lack of lifeguard coverage or water quality issues, swimming will be prohibited. Swimming cannot be a guaranteed activity; therefore, we cannot offer refunds on camping stays. We apologize for this inconvenience as it may occur with little advance notice.
PRE-REGISTRATION: Have an existing reservation? Don't forget to PRE-REGISTER!! Two days prior to arrival you can sign into Reserve America and pre-register. IT SAVES TIME.
LENGTH OF STAY: A camping party and their equipment may occupy a site for a maximum of 14 continuous nights. After which, the camping party and equipment must leave the site and facility for 48 hours before registering again for another site.
Please Note: To ensure fairness for all NY customers, any reservation with departure dates outside the 9-month Maximum Window cannot be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made.
OPRHP General Camping Rules, Information, and Cancellation Policy
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New York State Park Campgrounds: Same-day reservations are allowed until 3 p.m. on day of arrival; this applies to campsites only. Reservations can be made online or through the ReserveAmerica Call Center: 1-800-456-2267. Walk-ins are permitted on campsites only.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSelkirk Shores State Park Campground is located in New York near Pulaski
Directions
From Syracuse: Take I-81 North to Exit 36 (Pulaski); go north, then west, on Rte 13 through Pulaski to Rte 3; travel 1.5 miles south on Rte 3 to the park entrance. From Rochester: Take Rte 104 East to Rte 3 North to the park entrance. From the north: Take I-81 to Exit 36 (Pulaski) and follow the signs. From Buffalo: Take Thruway (I-90) East to Exit 41, go north to Rte 104 East; take Rte 3 north to the park entrance. From New York and Albany: Take Thruway (I-90) West to Exit 34A; take Rt.481 North to I-81 North to Exit 36 (Pulaski); take Rte 13 West to Rte 3; travel 1.5 miles south on Rte 3 to the park entrance. 315-298-5737
Address
7101 ST RT. 3
Pulaski, NY 13142
Coordinates
43.55700026 N
76.20400067 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/19/26- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/19/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/19/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/19/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 38 min from Syracuse, NY
- 39 min from Watertown, NY
- 1 hr 10 min from Utica, NY
- 1 hr 36 min from Rochester, NY
