Bethel, NY – Lake Superior State Park will open to the public for picnicking, boat rentals, and swimming starting Memorial Day Weekend and continue to operate every weekend through the end of June from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Daily operation commences June 21 through September 1. Hours of operation are 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday–Sunday and 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, subject to weather conditions.
Admission to enter the park is $5 per person. Children under 3 years old and veterans who present a valid ID issued through the Sullivan County Return the F.A.V.O.R. program can enter for free. Lake Superior also participates in the Golden Park Program, which grants New York State senior citizens 62 and older free admission to the park on weekdays only (but not weekends or holidays). Season Passes are available for Sullivan County Residents; these passes are $15 per person and applicants must provide proof of residency. Season Passes can be purchased at Lake Superior during hours of operation or at the Parks, Recreation & Beautification office in the County Government Center.
“We are excited to have new boats available to rent for this season!” said Assistant Recreation Director Fiona Feltman. “We have pedal boats, row boats, single kayaks, double kayaks, and now canoes available to rent for $8 per hour with a $20 security deposit per boat.”
Several picnic pavilions are available for rent; please contact the Parks, Recreation & Beautification office at 845-807-0287 or email SCParks@sullivanny.gov for more information.
Lake Superior State Park is operated by the County of Sullivan pursuant to a cooperative agreement with the Palisades Interstate Park Commission.
