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Red House Beach at Allegany State Park

4.6★ · 371 Google ratings · Salamanca, New York

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Parking Short walk Restrooms Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 260 ft away · paid
Walk
125 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 275 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
110 ft from the water to the back

How we know this

Map of Red House Beach at Allegany State Park
Aerial map of Red House Beach at Allegany State Park
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1Parking260 ft from the listing2Restrooms275 yd from the listing
USGS NAIP 2019 aerial imagery.
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 12 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
Visit early morning for peace
Reviewers consistently praise the quiet, wildlife-rich atmosphere in early hours before crowds arrive.
Bring bug spray in summer
Black flies can be aggressive enough to significantly impact your visit on warm days.
Check water temperature first
Water can be quite cold even in summer, limiting swimming comfort for some visitors.
Plan around construction schedules
Recent spillway work has periodically restricted swimming depth to wading only for extended periods.
Conditions

How it is right now

Air
69°F · partly cloudy
Wind
7 mph from the W
UV index
4 peak today

Last updated Sep 4, 9:25 AM.

Practical

Plan your visit

📍 2373 Allegany State Park Rte 1, Salamanca, NY 14779
🅿 Parking 260 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 125 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 275 yd away
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Questions

Common questions

Where do you park at Red House Beach at Allegany State Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 260 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Red House Beach at Allegany State Park?
125 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Red House Beach at Allegany State Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 275 yd from the listing.

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