Westcott Beach State Park
Sackets Harbor, NY
Westcott Beach State Park is a 318 acre park on Lake Ontario, with wooded hills and grassy meadows sheltered by Henderson Bay, minutes from the historic village of Sackets Harbor. It has a swimming beach, a campground, a boat launch, a playground, and trails.
A friendly beach and campground near a historic village, though it's popular in summer.
How we score beachesVisit the War of 1812 battlefield in Sackets Harbor after a morning at the beach.
A New York State Parks vehicle use fee applies in season.
Paths lead from the lots to the beach.
Summer is the swim season, and the campground is busiest in July and August.
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