Buckhorn Island State Park
Grand Island, Erie County
Buckhorn Island State Park nature preserve includes nearly 900 acres of marsh, meadows, woods and the last vestige of marshlands and meadows that boarding the Niagara River. The island also boasts a Bird Conservation Area.
Wildlife to Watch
- Gulls
- Least bittern
- Northern harrier
- Sedge wren
- Coots
- Moorhens
- Common tern
Where to Watch
- Hiking trails
- Nature trails
- Overlooks
- River
Recreational Opportunities
- Hiking
- Biking
- Fishing
- Cross-country skiing
Accessible Features
This Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation site has accessible features that includes fishing. A full list of DEC's accessible recreation destinations is available on the DEC website.
Size
895 acres
Closest Town
Grand Island
Directions
Go to Google Maps, and enter your address for step-by-step directions to Buckhorn Island State Park. (This link will open a page outside the DEC website. Hold the "Shift" key down, and click on the link to open it in a new window.)
Contact Information
Telephone: 716-773-3271
Address: c/o Beaver Island State Park, 2136 West Oakfield Rd., Grand Island, NY
Website: Buckhorn Island State Park (This link leaves DEC's website)
Photo credit: OPRHP, Jeff Nadler