Town of Bethel, New York.
342 Dr. Duggan Road, Bethel, New York 12720
Off Route 17B, 10 miles west of Route 17 Exit 104
Phone: (845) 583-7908 (June-August) Phone: (845) 807-0287 (Sept.-May)
Lake Superior State Park consists of 1409 acres and features Lake Superior and Chestnut Ridge Pond. The park is operated by the County of Sullivan pursuant to a Cooperative Agreement with the Palisades Interstate Park Commission.
The County operates two areas of the park:
Lake Superior's beach area (seasonal fee) features a swimming area, sand beach, picnic areas with grills, group picnic pavilion (fee) rowboat and pedal boat rentals, boat launch (electric motors only), vending machines, restrooms, shower/changing area, fishing (New York State DEC fishing license required), volleyball court and playground (ages 5-12).
The beach area operates for swimming on weekends and holidays from Father's Day weekend through June. Daily beach operation commences the last week of June through Labor Day. The daily beach hours are 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Friday - Sunday and 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday - Thursday, unless otherwise stated. The park grounds are open Dawn - Dusk.
2023 Beach Area Operation Dates:
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Boat Rentals and picnicking – Weekends beginning Memorial Day Weekend through June 11th. Beach is not open for swimming.
- Beach opens for swimming: Father’s Day Weekend June 17th, 18th.
- Daily Beach operation commences June 24th
- Hours: Monday's - Thursday's 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Friday's - Sunday's: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Fees:
There is a per person fee at the beach area during beach operating hours as follows:
- Day Pass : $5.00 per person
- Children Under 3 Years Old : Free
- Veterans who present a valid ID issued through the Sullivan County Return the F.A.V.O.R. program: FREE
- Golden Park Program: NYS Senior Citizens 62 & over: FREE (Weekdays ONLY excluding Holidays)
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Lake Superior's dam picnic area features picnic tables and grills, a group picnic pavilion (fee), portable toilet facilities and fishing access to Lake Superior (DEC fishing license required). Hours Open: Dawn to Dusk. Address: 450 Dr. Duggan Road, Bethel, NY 12720
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Hunting/Fishing/Recreation/Camping: The entire park is open year-round. Hunting is permitted for Whitetail Deer, Bear, and Turkey in designated areas (New York State DEC hunting license required). Fishing/ice fishing (electric motors only), hiking (currently no marked trails) and sleigh riding are permitted at the park. Camping is not permitted. Click here for the specific hunting regulations.
NYS Hunting Regulations: Hunting Regulations - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation
NYS Fishing Regulations: Freshwater Fishing Regulations - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation
NYS Ice Fishing: Ice Fishing - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation
