Fort Ontario State Historic Site

New York State Historic Site · Oswego County

CountyOswego
CampingDay use only
DirectionsOfficial NY State Parks page

About Fort Ontario State Historic Site

A star-shaped fort dating to the early 1840s, improved through the 1860s and 70s, with guardhouses, a powder magazine and enlisted men's barracks. Windswept ramparts look over Lake Ontario above stone casemates you can tour.

Things to do

Amenities & facilities

Entrance fee

Admission: $4 Adults $3 Seniors/Students $2 per person, group - adults $1 per person, group - students Children 12 and under Free

Hours

Fort Ontario will reopen for the season on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

May 13, 2026 - October 12, 2026

Wednesday- Saturday 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

Sundays 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Closed Monday & Tuesday

Open Monday Holidays

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

Contact

Phone315-343-4711

Address1 East Fourth Street, Oswego, NY 13126

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