Lake Welch Beach - Harriman State Park
Caution Boaters
A yellow, containment boom has been installed to help with lake management at Lake Welch. The purpose of the boom is to prevent the migration of potential lake algae blooms from encroaching on the waterfront, swimming, and beach access areas. The boom is clearly marked with buoys and signs. Please use caution.
800 Kanawaukee Road
Stony Point, NY 10980
- General Information: (845) 947-2444
Lake Welch Beach State Park's man-made Lake Welch, with its half-mile-long sandy beach in the wooded hills of the Ramapo Mountains, is the largest beach in Harriman State Park. Originally a small body of water with farmland around the edges, Lake Welch became the large lake that it is today when a dam was completed in 1942. The park offers cool breezes, swimming, fishing, boating, picnicking, hiking and camping in adjacent Beaver Pond Campground. Winter activities include ice fishing and snowmobiling.
Please note that alcohol is not permitted at this site.
Current Water Quality - Beach Results
No Pets permitted.
Hours of Operation
- Open year round - dawn to dusk, seven days a week.
- Hours of
Operation
4/21/23 - 5/26/23
Daily: 8:00am-4:00pm, picnicking only. No swimming or wading allowed.5/27/23 - 6/19/23
Mon-Fri: 8:00am-4:00pm, picnicking only. No swimming or wading allowed.
Sat, Sun, Holidays: 7:00am-8:00pm, picnicking and swimming****Swimming available from 10:00am-5:45pm
6/21/23 - 9/4/23
Mon-Fri: 8:00am-8:00pm, picnicking and swimming**
Sat, Sun, Holidays: 7:00am-8:00pm, picnicking and swimming****Swimming available M-F from 10:00am-5:45pm and weekends and holidays from 9:00am-6:45pm
9/5/23 – 10/9/23
Daily: 8:00am-4:00pm, picnicking only. No swimming or wading allowed.10/10/23 – 4/18/24
Mon-Fri: 8:00am-4:00pm, picnicking only. No swimming or wading allowed.
Closed weekends and Holidays. Swimming Hours
5/27/23 - 6/19/23
Weekends/Holiday only: 10:00am - 5:45pm6/20/23 – 9/4/23
Weekends/Holidays: 9:00am - 6:45pm
Monday-Friday: 10:00am - 5:45pm
Fees & Rates
Most New York State Parks charge a vehicle use fee to enter the facility. Fees vary by location and season. A list of entry fees and other park use fees is available below. For fees not listed or to verify information, please contact the park directly.
The easy-to-use Empire Pass card is $80- and your key to all-season enjoyment with unlimited day-use entry at most facilities operated by State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation including forests, beaches, trails and more. Purchase online or contact your favorite park for more information. Learn more about our Admission Programs including the Empire Pass.
- Metal Detecting Permit
- $20 per permit
Cash, check or credit card accepted. - Vehicle Entrance Fee
$10/car parking fee (cash only) applied during the Swimming season from:
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM weekdays
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM weekends/holidays
Bus Permits:
Commercial: $100
Non-profit: $60
On Site: $150
Cash, check or credit card accepted.
Amenities Information
- Amenities
- Boat Launches
- Fishing
- Food (Accessible)
- Grills
- Hiking
- Ice Fishing
- Snowmobiling
- Swimming Beach