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Sayers Dam Beach
4.7★ · 227 Google ratings · Howard, New York
✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
70 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 225 yd away
Cost
Free
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 9am
Map of Sayers Dam Beach
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1Restrooms225 yd from the listing2Covered shelter150 ft from the listing
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 8 visitors · 2017–2026
Bring a picnic and stay several hours
Extensive facilities include multiple pavilions with grills, picnic tables, playgrounds, and volleyball courts for families.
Visit in fall for Punkin Chunkin
The annual Punkin Chunkin festival launches pumpkins into the lake from this beach with impressive spectacle.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Wear water shoes for rocky bottom
The lake bed has many rocks that can be uncomfortable for bare feet during swimming.
Check water clarity before swimming
Water quality varies significantly, ranging from crystal clear to notably murky depending on conditions.
Clean up dog waste and trash
Multiple reviewers reported significant dog poop on the sand despite the beach being dog-friendly on designated areas.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
72°F · clear
Wind
3 mph from the SSE
UV index
6 peak today
Last updated Sep 4, 9:26 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 Howard, PA 16841
🌊 Water 70 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 225 yd away
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How far is the walk to the water at Sayers Dam Beach?
70 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 Sayers Dam Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 225 yd from the listing.
When is Sayers Dam Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 9am and the busiest at Sat 1pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
