Lake George Beach Day Use Area
- Dates of Operation: See campground and day use areas schedule
- Fee: $10/car, $5/motorcycle, $50/bus
- Address: 139 Beach Road, Lake George, NY 12845
- GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 43.416575, -73.703569
- Facility Phone: (518) 668-3352
- Regional Office Phone: 518-623-1200
Check out the virtual tour for this facility! (leaves DEC's website)
Please be advised that pets are prohibited at all DEC day use areas.
This popular swimming area is located on the southern shore of Lake George. Also known as "Million Dollar Beach", it is within walking distance of the village of Lake George and DEC's Lake George Battleground Campground and Lake George Battlefield Day Use Area.
The entrance road and parking lots are paved with porous asphalt and modern stormwater management infrastructure to protect Lake George's water quality by decreasing the amount of sedimentation, and the pollutants attached to them, from entering the lake. The porous asphalt requires less salt and sand to keep the road safe during winter weather and significantly decreases the frequency and depth of flooding of the road and parking lots.
Amenities
Changing rooms, restrooms, and showers (available in the beach house), volleyball court on the beach, picnic tables, grills by the beach, a large swimming beach.
Featured Activities
Swimming
Designated swimming areas are available at some DEC facilities. Based on staffing, some of these facilities may have limited swimming hours/days. For the safety of our customers, swimming will only be permitted when a lifeguard is on duty. Beach hours will be posted at facilities with swimming. To inquire, please contact the facility directly.
Picnicking
Picnic tables and grills are located by the beach and near the beach house and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Boating
A public boat inspection station, boat wash and launch are located adjacent to the beach area.
The boat launch is open throughout the boating season from ice our to ice formation.
Boat inspection and boat wash are free of charge and are encouraged to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species.
General information on fishing includes fishing tips with links to seasons, rules & regulations. You can ensure of continued good fishing opportunities in the future by fishing responsibly. If you have never been fishing but want to try, it's easy to learn how to fish.
Rules, Regulations and Outdoor Safety
- No glass
- No alcohol
- No smoking
- No pets
- Swimming is only permitted when a lifeguard is on duty, and in designated areas only
- Help Prevent the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species
Directions
Get driving directions from Google Maps (leaves DEC website)
Planning and Management
The Amendment to the 1981 Lake George Beach and Battlefield Park Unit Management Plan (UMP) (PDF 1.20 MB) proposes the construction of a new office building to be used as administrative offices for the New York State Lake George Park Commission and visitors interpretive center in the Lake George Battlefield Park on Fort George Road in the Town of Lake George, Warren County.
For more information regarding the UMP for this facility please contact the Bureau of Recreation, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY12233, Telephone 518 457-2500, and email for campground information.
Nearby State Lands
Lake George Battlefield Day Use Area
Prospect Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway Day Use Area
Lake George Battleground Campground
Lake George Islands Campgrounds & Day Use Areas
Hearthstone Point Campground & Day Use Area
Luzerne Campground & Day Use Area
Additional Information
Area Attractions
Gas, food, supplies, lodging and dining are all available in the village of Lake George. Visit the Lake George Area (leaves DEC website) can provide information about other recreation, attractions, and amenities in this area.
