Verona Beach State Park
State park in Verona Beach, NY
tent sites · 17 min from Verona, NY
From 1,449 reviews, read Oct 10, 2026.
It closed Oct 12. Reservations for next season open 9 months ahead.
Oneida Lake beach and sunsets 17 minutes from home.
A sandy swimming beach and splash pad on the east shore of Oneida Lake, 47 electric campsites (11 on the water), 14 miles of flat woods-and-wetland trails, walleye fishing and a launch for kayaks, with Sylvan Beach next door and Turning Stone 15 minutes away.
What this place offers
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Hiking trails
- Biking
- Paddling
- Nightlife nearby
- Restaurants nearby
- Tent sites
4.6 · 1,449 reviews
on Google MapsWhat people love
- The shallow, sandy beach and splash pad make it an easy family day
- Sunsets over Oneida Lake
- Flat, paved trails that anyone can walk or roll
- Teddy’s Treats concession for fries and ice cream
Heads-up
- Algae blooms can close the beach in late summer
- Sites have electric only, no water or sewer, and some are tight for big trailers
- Occasional odor near the restroom and splash pad
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Read all 1,449 reviews on GoogleNearby at Sylvan Beach
Sylvan Beach winds down after Labor Day, and Eddie’s usually closes for the season in early October, so check before you go.
- Woods and Wetland nature trail · In the park
The park’s signature loop, part of 14 miles of flat trails through wetlands and woods, open year-round.
- Oneida Lake · In the park
One of the state’s best walleye lakes, plus bass and perch. Shore access in the park; the launch is for non-motorized boats only. NY license required.
- Sylvan Beach pier and boardwalk · ~5 min
Walk the canal-side pier and the beach where the Erie Canal meets Oneida Lake.
- Eddie’s Restaurant · ~5 min
The Sylvan Beach institution since 1934, which started as a hot dog stand. Seasonal.
Where you'll be
Verona Beach, New York · Open in Google Maps
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Things to know
- Checked live Oct 10: 11 of 47 electric sites open, all $31–33. No cabins here.
- Closes Oct 12, so Sunday is the last night.
Photo credits
Geoffrey.landis at English Wikipedia (CC BY 3.0) · Andre Carrotflower (CC BY-SA 4.0), nearby · Andre Carrotflower (CC BY-SA 4.0), nearby · Andre Carrotflower (CC BY-SA 4.0), nearby · Andre Carrotflower (CC BY-SA 4.0), nearby. Via Wikimedia Commons.
