BETHEL, NY — Lake Superior State Park in Bethel, NY is open to the public for picnicking, boat rentals and swimming, and will continue to operate every weekend through the end of June from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

Daily operation commences June 27 through September 7 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, subject to weather conditions. 

Daily admission to enter the park is $5 per person. Children under three years old and Veterans who present a valid ID issued through the Sullivan County Return the FAVOR program can enter for free. 

Lake Superior also participates in the Golden Park Program, which grants New York State senior citizens aged 62 and older free admission to the park on weekdays only (but not weekends or holidays). 

Season passes are available. Sullivan County resident passes cost $20 per person; passes for Sullivan County residents ages 62 and up cost $15 per person, and applicants must provide proof of age and residency. Non-resident passes cost $40 per person. Season passes can be purchased at Lake Superior or at the Parks, Recreation & Beautification office in the county government center in Monticello. 

Boat rentals are also available at Lake Superior during beach hours. Pedal boats, row boats, single kayaks, double kayaks and canoes are available to rent for $10 per hour, with a $20 security deposit per boat. 

Several picnic pavilions are available for rent for gatherings; contact the Parks, Recreation & Beautification office at 845/807-0287 or SCParks@sullivanny.gov for more information. 

Lake Superior State Park is operated by the county pursuant to a cooperative agreement with the Palisades Interstate Park Commission.