Finger Lakes Beaches: Canandaigua, Seneca & Cayuga
7 sandy beaches — Kershaw, Deep Run, Seneca State Park, Myers, Taughannock — fees, lifeguards
7 sandy Finger Lakes beaches — Canandaigua, Seneca, Cayuga, Keuka. Kershaw + Deep Run + Onanda on Canandaigua, Seneca State Park + spray ground, Myers + Taughannock on Cayuga. Most $5-$10 vehicle, lifeguards in season.
Kershaw Park - Canandaigua Lake
155 Lakeshore Dr, Canandaigua, NY 14424 - (585) 396-5060
Canandaigua's main public beach. Large sandy beach, guarded swimming, playground, pier, food stand. City beach with lifeguards.
Small fee.
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Deep Run Beach - Canandaigua Lake
4279 East Lake Road, Canandaigua, NY 14424 - (585) 396-4000
County park, 1,200 ft natural beach, quieter than Kershaw, kayak launch, picnic shelters. $7 vehicle.
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Seneca Lake State Park - Geneva
1 Lake Front Dr, Geneva, NY 14456 - (315) 789-2331
Offers swimming, picnic areas, spray ground with 100+ jets, concession, 2 marinas. $8 vehicle fee. Pavilion rentals $75-$200. Wheelchair
accessible, pet-friendly picnic areas.
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Myers Park - Cayuga Lake - Lansing
1259 Myers Rd, Lansing, NY 14882 - (607) 533-7388
Sandy beach on east shore of Cayuga Lake, lifeguards, playground, boat launch. Popular local beach.
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Taughannock Falls State Park - Cayuga Lake
1740 Taughannock Blvd, Trumansburg, NY 14886 - (607) 387-6739
Beach area near Cayuga Lake with swimming, boat launch, waterfall views. Tallest single-drop waterfall east of Rockies nearby.
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Onanda Park - Canandaigua Lake
4965 Co Rd 16, Canandaigua, NY 14424 - (585) 394-1120
Former YMCA camp, natural beach, hiking trails, cabins, stunning lake views. Quieter alternative.
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Keuka Lake State Park
3560 Pepper Road, Bluff Point, NY 14478 - (315) 536-3666
Small public beach on unique Y-shaped Keuka Lake, great for swimming, wineries nearby.
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Finger Lakes Beaches FAQ
Which Finger Lakes beach is best for families?
Kershaw Park Canandaigua — 155 Lakeshore Dr, (585) 396-5060 — large sandy beach, guarded swimming, playground, pier, food stand. Or Seneca Lake State Park Geneva — spray ground 100+ jets, picnic, 2 marinas. Both lifeguards in season.
How much do Finger Lakes beaches cost?
Most $5-$10 vehicle. Deep Run Beach $7 vehicle, Seneca Lake State Park $8 vehicle, pavilion rentals $75-$200. Kershaw Park small fee. State parks accept Empire Pass. Check town site for resident vs non-resident rates.
Which beach is quieter than Kershaw Park?
Deep Run Beach — 4279 East Lake Rd Canandaigua, (585) 396-4000 — county park, 1,200 ft natural beach, quieter than Kershaw, kayak launch, picnic shelters. Or Onanda Park — 4965 Co Rd 16, former YMCA camp, natural beach, trails, cabins, stunning views.
Can you swim at Taughannock Falls State Park?
Yes — beach area near Cayuga Lake with swimming, boat launch, waterfall views. 1740 Taughannock Blvd Trumansburg, (607) 387-6739. Tallest single-drop waterfall east of Rockies nearby — hike gorge trail, then swim. Lifeguards in season.
Myers Park vs Taughannock — which Cayuga beach?
Myers Park Lansing — 1259 Myers Rd, (607) 533-7388 — sandy beach east shore Cayuga, lifeguards, playground, boat launch, popular local beach. Taughannock — waterfall + beach combo. Myers = pure beach day, Taughannock = hike + swim.
Is there a beach on Keuka Lake?
Yes — Keuka Lake State Park Bluff Point — 3560 Pepper Rd, (315) 536-3666 — small public beach on unique Y-shaped Keuka Lake, great for swimming, wineries nearby. Also Penn Yan village beach. Book pavilion ahead summer weekends.