Hamlin Beach State Park

1 Hamlin Beach State Park, Hamlin, NY 14464

A Lake Ontario state park 25 miles west of Rochester with a mile of swimmable south-shore beach, the Devil's Nose bluffs at the east end, and a 264-site electric campground.

Ideal for a beach walk.

82°F air

Full NWS forecast for Today

Sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 7 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Weather

  • 82°F air — ideal beach weather
  • Sunny skies — clear conditions
85 /100
ideal
84 Sunbathe
88 Walk
83 Photo

Best for walking today

Air Temp
82°F
Mostly Clear
Wind
7 mph
E
Rain
0%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
89°F
Sunny
Water Temp
Water Quality
Clean
36 #/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sunrise
5:42 AM
Sunset
8:52 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Today Jul 12
82°

Sunny

0%
86
Mon Jul 13
89°

Sunny

0%
81
Tue Jul 14
93°

Sunny

0%
60
Wed Jul 15
88°

Mostly Sunny

1%
80
Thu Jul 16
87°

Mostly Sunny

2%
81
Fri Jul 17
84°

Mostly Sunny

12%
82
Sat Jul 18
86°

Chance Rain Showers

28%
66
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Parking

NY State Park day-use lots; Empire Pass accepted.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited on guarded swimming beaches. Permitted on the two unguarded beaches east of Area 1 and in front of Area 5. Leash max 6 ft, current rabies certificate required.

Entry Fee

NY parking fee in season (~$8–$10/vehicle); Empire Pass $80/year for unlimited entry (2026).

Address

1 Hamlin Beach State Park, Hamlin, NY 14464

lifeguards (seasonal)restroomsshowerssnack barspicnic pavilionsgrillscampground (264 sites)nature trailsplaygroundcar-top boat launch
Is it safe to swim at Hamlin Beach State Park today?

Hamlin Beach State Park shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Hamlin Beach State Park dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited on guarded swimming beaches. Permitted on the two unguarded beaches east of Area 1 and in front of Area 5. Leash max 6 ft, current rabies certificate required.

Is there an entry fee at Hamlin Beach State Park?

NY parking fee in season (~$8–$10/vehicle); Empire Pass $80/year for unlimited entry (2026).

Are there lifeguards at Hamlin Beach State Park?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Hamlin Beach State Park during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Hamlin Beach State Park?

Amenities at Hamlin Beach State Park include lifeguards (seasonal), restrooms, showers, snack bars, picnic pavilions, grills, campground (264 sites), nature trails.

When is the water warmest at Hamlin Beach State Park?

Great Lakes water temperatures peak in late July and August at roughly 68-74°F near shore — cool compared to the ocean. Best swimming window is mid-July to late August.

Where is Hamlin Beach State Park located?

Hamlin Beach State Park is in Monroe County, NY, at 1 Hamlin Beach State Park, Hamlin, NY 14464.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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