Fort Niagara State Park

New York State Park · Niagara County

HoursOpen year-round. Sunrise to sunset.
Entrance fee$8 / vehicle
CountyNiagara
CampingDay use only

Fort Niagara State Park entrance fee

$8 per vehicle — Vehicle Entrance Fee: $8 per vehicle *pool additional $35 Buses

Fort Niagara State Park hours

Open year-round. Sunrise to sunset.

Hours as published by NY State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Fort Niagara State Park

A boat launch onto the Lower Niagara River and Lake Ontario, with woodland trails, swimming pools, picnic grounds and 18 soccer fields behind it. Old Fort Niagara State Historic Site stands next door.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🚲 Biking
  • 🏊 Swimming
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • ⛵ Boating
  • 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

  • 🛝 Playground
  • 🚤 Boat Ramp
  • 🌿 Nature Center
  • 🌞 Day Use Only

Facility rentals

Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.

Facility hours

Nature Center Hours:

July - mid-September. Thursday - Sunday, Hours variable.

Swimming/Wading Pools: 6/21 - 9/7: 11:15 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.* last entry is at 5:45 p.m.

Boat Launch: April - October, weather permitting

Mid–January to late March, Wednesday – Sunday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

April – June Open daily: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

July – August Open daily: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

September – Mid October Open Daily: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Mid-October – December Wednesday – Sunday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

*Last admission 4:00 pm.

Soccer Fields: April - October. Seasonal/weather permitting.

Reservations taken beginning the 1st business day after January 1st.

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

Phone716-218-7904

Address1 Maintenance Ave, Youngstown, NY 14174

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