Darien Lakes State Park
New York State Park · Genesee County
Darien Lakes State Park entrance fee
$7 per vehicle — Vehicle Entrance Fee: Cars: $7 ALL Buses: $35
Darien Lakes State Park hours
The park is open daily from dawn to dusk.
2026 Swimming Season: Tentative Beach opening - 6/20 - Labor Day, 11am - 6:45pm daily.
2026 Camping Season: 5/15 - 10/12 **Closing dates for camping is the last night patrons can stay.
Hours as published by NY State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Darien Lakes State Park
Hilly woodland cut by ravines and streams around 12-acre Harlow Lake, with 154 campsites and a rustic bridge over to Picnic Island. Winter opens the multiple-use trails to skiing and snowmobiling.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- 🐎 Equestrian
- 🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚿 Showers
- 🛝 Playground
- 🚐 RV Dump Station
More New York state parks with swimming · horseback riding
Camping options
- Campsites
Facility hours
Shelter reservation season is daily, May 1st - September 30th.
Schedules for pools, museums, campgrounds, tours and other facilities inside the park, as published by NY State Parks — not the park's own opening hours.
Contact
Phone585-547-9242
Address10475 Harlow Road, Darien Center, NY 14040
🎒 Gear up for Darien Lakes State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Trail cameras
- Bike helmets
- Water shoes
- Riding helmets
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
- Tackle kits
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