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SELKIRK SHORES STATE PARK, NY

Status: Closed through Thu May 27 2010   Season Dates
Max reservation window: Tue Nov 09 2010   Later Dates

Description

Selkirk Shores State Park's campsites overlook a bluff on Lake Ontario. In addition to Great Lakes swimming, 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 Salmon River. Summer hiking and biking trails are used in the winter by cross-country skiers and snowmobilers. Selkirk Shores is on the direct migration route for a wide variety of bird species, so birdwatchers flock to the park.

Geography:

Selkirk Shores State Park is located on Lake Ontario, in the town of Richland, in Oswego County.

Recreation:

Park activities include swimming at the beach, biking, boating, fishing, hiking, participating in recreation programs, snowmobiling in winter, picnicking, and camping.

Facilities:

The park's beach, boat launch sites, campsites, dumping stations, food concessions, picnic area (with tables, pavilions, and a playground), campsites, and restrooms with showers make it an attractive place to spend a few days.

Nearby Attractions:

Nearby state parks include Sandy Island Beach State Park, Fort Ontario State Historic Site, Southwick Beach State Park, Westcott Beach State Park, and Fair Haven Beach State Park.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Baseball/Softball
  • Basketball
  • Biking
  • Bird Watching
  • Boat Launch
  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Comfort Station
  • Convenience Store
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • Handicap Access
  • Hiking
  • Jet-Skiing
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicking
  • Powerboating
  • Recreation Programs
  • Sail Boating
  • Showers
  • Snowmobiling
  • Storm Watching
  • Swimming
  • Swimming - Beach
  • Telephone
  • Volleyball
Within 10 Miles
  • First Aid Station
  • Golfing
  • Sail Boarding

Alerts and Important Information

The beach is scheduled to be open Friday's, Saturday's and Sunday's only from the 3rd weekend in June through Labor Day weekend; it is scheduled to be closed Memorial Day weekend and Monday's through Thursday's for the season. Visitors may go to Sandy Island Beach State Park (7 miles from Selkirk Shores State Park) at no extra charge. Sandy Island Beach is scheduled to be open for swimming 11am-7pm weekends and holidays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend and daily beginning the 3rd weekend in June. Please check back here or contact the park directly for further updates and details.

**2010 PROJECT** - Selkirk Shores is installing a new water system for the 2010 season. The opening date has now been moved to May 28, 2010.

Maximum of 2 vehicles allowed. Additional cars will be charged a fee. Chainsaws, chopping down trees, firearms, fireworks are not allowed at the park. When biking, children under 14 years old must wear a helmet. Pets must be on a leash at all times that is no longer than 6 feet. Rabies Certificate required. Visitors must leave the park by 10:00 pm. No substitutions or subletting of campsites or cabins. Firewood available at park office. Fish cleaning station is available. All electrical sites are G.F.I. equipped with a maximum of 20 AMPS. No skateboards or roller blades to be used in the park. Children under 10 years of age are to be under control of parent and/or guardian at all times. Equipment permitted per campsite is: Two tents or one unit of hard wheeled camping equipment plus one tent. No camping tents or equipment allowed in cabin area. 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 9:00 am to 11am and 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Excessively loud and/or obnoxious generators will not be allowed.

Access Pass is not accepted for the full service Cottage rental.

Peak Season: A person may be the primary site occupant for 14 total days of camping. S/he must leave the park for 48 hours once they have stayed the maximum number of days allowed before beginning a new reservation.

Getting There:

Selkirk Shores State Park
7101 ST RT. 3
Pulaski NY 13142

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
43.55722, -76.20472

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
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Phone Park for More Information:

Project Office: (315)298-5737