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Port Henry Beach
4.3★ · 95 Google ratings · Port Henry, New York
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 220 ft away
Walk
150 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 250 yd away
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
175 yd from the water to the back
Map of Port Henry Beach
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1Parking220 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Go in fall or winter for solitude
Reviewers highlighted beautiful views in late fall and even winter, with noticeably fewer crowds than summer.
Plan kid-friendly activities beyond swimming
The beach has a playground, pier access, and nearby amenities, making it suitable for families despite limited swim appeal.
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 · 2016–2025
Visit for quiet contemplation, not swimming
Multiple reviewers praised the peaceful atmosphere and views, but several noted murky water and an underwhelming swim experience.
Bring water shoes for shell-covered sand
The beach has soft sand but sharp shells scattered throughout that can cut feet.
Bring fishing gear and permits
The pier and lake attract serious anglers, though Lake Champlain has specific catch limits requiring permits.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
63°F · clear
Wind
6 mph from the W
UV index
6 peak today
Last updated Sep 4, 9:30 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Beach Rd, Port Henry, NY 12974
🅿 Parking 220 ft from the listing, Port Henry Beach
🌊 Water 150 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 250 yd away
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Questions
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Where do you park at Port Henry Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 220 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Port Henry Beach?
150 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 Port Henry Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 250 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
