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Wayside Beach
4.5★ · 145 Google ratings · Lake Luzerne, New York
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 110 ft away · free
Walk
300 yd · 4 min
Restrooms
Yes · 625 yd away
Cost
Free
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
60 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Thu 8am
Map of Wayside Beach
1
1Parking120 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Best in early morning or off-season
Visit at dawn or during fall and winter to experience the peaceful, quiet atmosphere reviewers consistently praise.
Free parking and entry year-round
There is no admission fee, though capacity limits may apply during peak summer hours.
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 · 2016–2026
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2016–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2016–2026
Arrive early on warm weekends
The small beach reaches capacity by mid-morning on busy summer days, with an unofficial waiting list forming.
Plan for very limited beach space
The actual sandy beach area is small, so expect close quarters with other visitors on warm days.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
61°F · clear
Wind
6 mph from the E
UV index
6 peak today
Last updated Sep 4, 9:28 AM.
Crowds
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📍 268 Lake Ave, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
🅿 Parking 110 ft from the listing, East Parking Lot
🌊 Water 300 yd away, about 4 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 625 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Wayside Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 110 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Wayside Beach?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Wayside Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 625 yd from the listing.
When is Wayside Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 8am and the busiest at Sun 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
