Whetstone Gulf State Park
New York State Park · Lewis County
Whetstone Gulf State Park entrance fee
$7 per vehicle — Vehicle Entry Fee: Day Use $7 Bus Use (Daily) Commercial $75 Non Profit $35 Toll Booth Hours: 5/21 - 9/6 9am to 9pm
Whetstone Gulf State Park hours
The park is open from Memorial Day through mid September for the summer season, and from December 15 through March 15 for winter recreation.
2026 Camping/Cabin Season: 5/16 - 10/12
Hours as published by NY State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Whetstone Gulf State Park
Built in and around a three-mile gorge cut into the eastern edge of the Tug Hill Plateau. 56 wooded campsites sit behind a picnic area along Whetstone Creek and a man-made swimming area.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- 🧭 Geocaching
- 🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚿 Showers
- 🛝 Playground
- 🚐 RV Dump Station
More New York state parks with swimming
Camping options
- Campsites
Facility hours
Shelters: 5/19 - 10/8
2026 Swimming Season: 6/28 - 9/7
*The beach will be open weekends only starting August 19
Open 10 am - 6 pm
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
Phone315-376-6630
Address6065 West Rd., Lowville, NY 13367
🎒 Gear up for Whetstone Gulf State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Trail cameras
- Water shoes
- Handheld GPS
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
- Paddleboards
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