Western NY Beaches | Lake Erie & Lake Ontario | Buffalo Rochester
Beaches, swimming, fees, lifeguards.
Great Lakes Swimming - Ocean-like Waves & Sunsets
Western New York features beautiful natural sand beaches on Lake Erie and Lake Ontario with lifeguards, campgrounds, and sunset views. Many noted as pollution-free with excellent facilities.
Woodlawn Beach State Park - Lake Erie - Hamburg/Blasdell
4420 Lake Shore Rd, Hamburg, NY 14075 - (716) 648-1817
Mile-long natural sand beach with panoramic views, picnic area, lifeguards, playground on beach, volleyball, lodge, restrooms, nature center, shop/bar/restaurant. Very controversial water quality (closed often) but beautiful for walking. Sunset views. Part of Buffalo area.
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Evangola State Park - Lake Erie - Irving
10191 Old Lake Shore Rd, Irving, NY 14081 - (716) 549-1802
733-acre park on Lake Erie with beautiful arc-shaped shoreline and natural sand beach. Picnic areas, concession stand, 80 campsites. Major attraction is natural sand beach on Lake Erie shore. $7 vehicle.
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Hamlin Beach State Park - Lake Ontario - Hamlin
1 Camp Road, Hamlin, NY 14464 - (585) 964-2121
Clear water, sandy beaches, 264 tent/trailer campsites, miles of nature trails. Only beach in Monroe County continuously free of pollution. Gorgeous sandy life-guarded beach. Great clean beach park. $8 vehicle.
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Hamburg Beach (Town Park) - Lake Erie
4420 Lake Shore Rd, Hamburg, NY 14075 - (716) 649-6111
Town park on Lake Erie shore with bathing beach, boat launch, fitness center. Sandy beach swimming area patrolled by certified lifeguards. Family-friendly with restaurant/beach bar.
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Bennett Beach - Lake Erie - Evans
Lakeshore Rd, Angola, NY (716) 947-5660
County park beach on Lake Erie, sandy shoreline, natural setting, less crowded alternative to Woodlawn.
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