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Olcott Beach
4.5★ · 209 Google ratings · Burt, New York
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 300 yd away · free
Walk
40 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 350 yd away
Cost
Free
Children
Reported good for young kids
Crowds
Quietest Wed 10am
Map of Olcott Beach
Guide
Good to know
Plan for fishing or bring binoculars
The pier and breakwall are popular for trout and salmon fishing, and reviewers report seeing diverse bird species regularly.
Visit for sunsets, not swimming
Multiple reviewers praise the sunset views over Lake Ontario, while few mention actual swimming as a primary activity.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2017–2026
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Expect a rocky shoreline
The beach is mostly rocks and stones with only small sandy areas, so wear water shoes or bring a chair.
Go on weekends or check hours first
The beach has limited weekly hours and is not open every day, with attractions like shops and carousel.
Use the restrooms sparingly
Reviewers consistently report the facilities are poorly maintained and in unsanitary condition.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
66°F · clear
Waves
0.5 ft · 2 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the WNW
UV index
6 peak today
Last updated Sep 4, 9:27 AM.
Crowds
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Plan your visit
📍 Beach St, Burt, NY 14028
🅿 Parking 300 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 40 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 350 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Olcott Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 300 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Olcott Beach?
40 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Olcott Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 350 yd from the listing.
When is Olcott Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 10am and the busiest at Sat 6pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
