Sampson State Park
New York State Park · Seneca County
Sampson State Park hours
The park is open year-round, dawn to dusk.
Daily operating hours are from dawn to dark. Visitors not registered to a campsite or boat slip must leave the park no later than 10pm.
2026 Swimming Season:
Opens 3rd Sat in June – Labor Day
11 am - 7 pm, daily depending on staff coverage and water quality.
2026 Camping Season: 5/15 - 10/12*
Cottages: 5/14 - 10/12**
**--Week long reservations until 9/10 then a two night minimum
Hours as published by NY State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Sampson State Park
Just over 2,000 acres on the eastern shore of Seneca Lake, with 243 electric campsites and a remodelled marina of 96 slips, a multiple launch site and gas pumps. The view down the lake is the centrepiece.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🧭 Geocaching
- 🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚿 Showers
- 🛖 Cabins
- 🛝 Playground
- 🚐 RV Dump Station
Camping options
- Campsites
- Cottages
Facility hours
Military Museum:
Open Wednesday – Sunday 10am – 3pm
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
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
Phone315-585-6392
Address6096 Route 96A, Romulus, NY 14541
🎒 Gear up for Sampson State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Trail cameras
- Bike helmets
- Water shoes
- Life jackets
- Handheld GPS
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
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