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Westcott Beach State Park Campground

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New York State Park Campgrounds: Same-day reservations are allowed until 3PM 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 not permitted.

Westcott Beach State Park Campground is located near Adams, NY, featuring terrain with a mix of wooded areas and open spaces along the shoreline of Lake Ontario. Temperatures in the area range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the historic Sackets Harbor and the scenic Southwick Beach State Park, offering additional outdoor activities and exploration opportunities.

Description

NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Westcott Beach State Park

Westcott Beach State Park is a popular day-use and camping park on Lake Ontario, with rolling, wooded hills and open, grassy meadows sheltered by Henderson Bay. A spectacular view of Lake Ontario can be seen from the overlook near the plateau camping area. A small marina is adjacent to the long, sandy beach, to accommodate anglers interested in Lake Ontario's excellent black bass fishing. The park also has a children's playground, picnic areas, and hiking trails that do double duty in winter for cross-country skiing.

Park Rules & Information: - Campers must be at least 18 years old to register and occupy a campsite or cottage.

  • Only 2 vehicles are permitted per cottage. Any additional cars are $7 a night and must be parked in the boat launch area. Boat Trailers must also be parked in the Boat Launch Area.

  • Plateau Loop is PET FRIENDLY

  • Please keep fires in designated areas only.

  • There is a mandatory recycling program in effect.

  • Swimming is permitted only when lifeguards are on duty.

  • Campers must be 21 years old or older to possess or consume alcohol.

  • <u><b>COTTAGES:<br></b></u> Season Restrictions:
    Cottages 1 & 2 run Friday - Friday during peak season.
    Cottages 3, 4, 5 run Saturday - Saturday during peak season.
    Cottages 6, 7, 8 run Sunday - Sunday during peak season.
    All cottages are a 2-night minimum during non-peak season.

  • 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.

  • Pets are only allowed in designated areas.

  • Pets are not allowed in the day-use or beach areas.

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.

Looking to reserve a campsite for just 1 night? If you make your reservation within 3 days of your arrival you can book a 1-night stay online or through the RA Call Center (1-800-456-2267). *Applies to campsites only.

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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Location

Westcott Beach State Park Campground is located in New York

Detail location of campground

Directions

The park is located off Route 3, three miles west of Sackets Harbor, at Henderson Bay. 315-646-2239

Address

12224 NYS RT.3
Sackets Harbor, NY 13685

Coordinates

43.89700045 N
76.11400067 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Fair
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Jul. 19, 2022

Amazing campground

We always camp in the plateau across the road from the main park area-sites are huge, clean bathrooms and a nice park right in the circle. The beach is nice but can get crowded. This is our kids favorite campground

Siteplateau
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Jan. 17, 2019

Happy campers at Westcott!

We have only camped the electric loop up on the hill across the Street from the rest of the park. It is spacious and restroom buildings are kept up. Nice new children’s playground. Nice hiking trail as well.

Reviewed Jul. 27, 2018

Local campsite

This is a great family beach/day tripping beach. You can get campsites along Lake Ontario where you can see amazing sunsets. It does get a bit crowded at the beach where people day visit but other than that it was a very pleasant experience overall and the campsites are pretty spaced out. If you don’t grab a lakeside campsite early they will def be taken so reserve early!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Westcott Beach State Park Campground?

    Camping at Westcott Beach State Park Campground can cost between $20.00 and $27.00 depending on the site.

  • Does Westcott Beach State Park Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Westcott Beach State Park Campground has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Westcott Beach State Park Campground?

    Westcott Beach State Park Campground allows vehicles up to 50 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Westcott Beach State Park Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Westcott Beach State Park Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Westcott Beach State Park Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is fair, and T-Mobile is unknown.