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Reservations

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Shelter details

Shelters and buildings may only be rented during park hours. You must vacate the shelter or building by 9PM (Memorial Day - Labor Day) or DUSK (Labor Day - Memorial Day). 

How To Make A Reservation (using our new system):

  1. Select date/date range.
  2. Click "Search". (Map will show a teardrop-shaped location icon color-coded by availability for each rentable site on map.)
  3. Click on the teardrop icon on the site you are interested in reserving. 
  4. Click "Details & Calendar" to view information about the shelter and an availability calendar for the month.
  5. Click "Reserve" to finalize your reservation if the site is available. 

To determine the time of dusk on any particular date, use this tool. 

Building & shelter reservations for 2025 will begin on January 8, 2025. All park rules and regulations apply to all rentals and reservations. Be sure to carefully review all rules BEFORE making your reservation. 

General Reservation Guidelines:

  • All reservations made are final, non-refundable, and non-transferrable.
  • Erie County Parks does not provide refunds.
  • Shelter rentals are available May 15th - October 15th.
  • Rentable building date availability varies by location. Check the park shelter details page for exact dates buildings are available for rent.
  • Saturday and Sunday Building Rentals are only available until Noon on the Friday before.

Additional Camping Reservation Guidelines:

  • Camping reservations for the following season are available one year from the date of interest.
  • Campsites 1-30 are available from May 1st - October 31st.
  • Campsites 31-123 are available May 15th - Columbus Day.
  • All other non-electric campsites are available Memorial Day Weekend - Columbus Day.