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Fair Haven Beach State Park
4.7★ · 2,680 Google ratings · Fair Haven, New York
✓ Good for kids✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
Open around the clock
Walk
1.3 miles · 28 min
Restrooms
Yes
Cost
Paid parking
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Wed 9am
Map of Fair Haven Beach State Park
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 16 visitors · 2017–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2017–2026
Arrive early on nice weekends
The parking lot fills by late morning on warm weekend days, so get there before 10am to secure a spot.
Visit on weekdays for quiet
Weekdays, especially Monday through Wednesday, offer far fewer crowds than Friday through Sunday.
Expect bugs in peak summer
Insect problems, particularly in June and July, can be severe even with multiple bug sprays; early or late.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
66°F · clear
Waves
0.6 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
10 mph from the NW
UV index
6 peak today
Last updated Sep 4, 9:22 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 14985 State Park Rd, Fair Haven, NY 13064
🌊 Water 1.3 miles away, about 28 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Fair Haven Beach State Park?
575 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 7 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Fair Haven Beach State Park have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Fair Haven Beach State Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 9am and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
