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Oswego County, NY · Great Lakes
Selkirk Shores State Park
A Lake Ontario state park where the Salmon River meets the lake — wooded campgrounds and cabins on bluffs above a sand-and-cobble beach, with one of New York's top salmon and steelhead fisheries a short walk away.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
47°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 70. West wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Weather
- 70°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 47°F water — dangerously cold — do not swim
49 /100
ok
23 Swim
71 Sunbathe
81 Walk
66 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
70°F
Clear
Wind
6 mph
W
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
78°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
47°F
Too cold to swim
Water Quality
Clean
2 #/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
5:25 AM
Sunset
8:40 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
78°
Sunny
0%
65
83°
Mostly Sunny
1%
65
76°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
72%
11
72°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
41%
22
77°
Mostly Sunny
6%
65
78°
Mostly Sunny
5%
65
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- critical Wetsuit (if swimming at all) Water is 47°F — dangerously cold
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Minor
10:40 PM - 11:40 PM
Major
2:30 AM - 4:30 AM
Minor
7:20 AM - 8:20 AM
Major
2:50 PM - 4:50 PM
Beach Info
Parking
NY State Park day-use lot; Empire Pass accepted.
Dogs
Pets allowed on leash (max 6 ft) in the campground and most day-use areas. Not permitted in bathing, picnic, or building areas.
Entry Fee
NY parking fee in season; Empire Pass $80/year (2026).
Address
7101 NY-3, Pulaski, NY 13142
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Selkirk Shores State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Selkirk Shores State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Selkirk Shores State Park dog-friendly?
Pets allowed on leash (max 6 ft) in the campground and most day-use areas. Not permitted in bathing, picnic, or building areas.
Is there an entry fee at Selkirk Shores State Park?
NY parking fee in season; Empire Pass $80/year (2026).
Are there lifeguards at Selkirk Shores State Park?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Selkirk Shores State Park during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Selkirk Shores State Park?
Amenities at Selkirk Shores State Park include lifeguards (seasonal, scheduled days only), restrooms, showers, swimming beach, campsites with electric, cabins, food concession, pavilions.
When is the water warmest at Selkirk Shores State Park?
Great Lakes water temperatures peak in late July and August at roughly 68-74°F near shore — cool compared to the ocean. Best swimming window is mid-July to late August.
Where is Selkirk Shores State Park located?
Selkirk Shores State Park is in Oswego County, NY, at 7101 NY-3, Pulaski, NY 13142.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS