Hanover Town Beach
Silver Creek, NY
Hanover Town Beach is a lifeguarded public beach on Lake Erie near Silver Creek, one of the few guarded beaches in Chautauqua County. It sits just west of the Sunset Bay beach community at the Erie County line, and the town keeps the beach simple and family oriented.
A quieter guarded beach on a busy stretch of shore, though facilities are basic.
How we score beachesCome here for a guarded swim when Sunset Bay is crowded.
Parking at the town beach.
A short walk from the lot to the sand.
Lifeguards are on duty through the summer season. On hot weekends, it's a calmer alternative to the busier Sunset Bay strip next door.
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