Sunset Bay State Marine Park

04/03/2026

Spring is here! And time to put in the Docks at Sunset Bay State Park is also almost here! Please plan an alternate launch site during our construction.

09/27/2025

Stop into Breakwall cafe this final weekend of season!

09/23/2025

Unfortunately, all good summers must come to an end... Dock removals will be happening in the near future. October 6-10th the ramp will be closed until 3:30 pm each day for safety during our removal work. Please plan accordingly.

04/30/2025

To anyone still seeking a seasonal slip - there are a couple of cancellations at Sunset Bay SMP. Reservations are first come, first serve, online only, through Reserve America: https://newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com/marina/sunset-bay-state-marine-park/r/marinaDetails.do?contractCode=NY&parkId=7735
Sorry, we cannot hold or book it for you.

04/01/2025

That time of year again! During dock installation the launch ramp and parking lot will be closed during the times posted.

03/19/2025

Work at Sunset Bay State Marine Park this Summer! Applications at:https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Allegany.pdf . Send your completed application to: [email protected]

01/09/2025

The remaining sailboat seasonal slips (K dock at the far North end), will be released for any boat type to reserve effective February 1st at 9:00 am - online only:

Sunset Bay State Marine Park is located on Cattaraugus Creek near the river's mouth with easy access onto Lake Erie. The park has modest accommodations for boaters, picnickers and anglers. The marina utilizes a floating dock system with keypad coded entry gates to the docks.

10/02/2024

It's that time of year again - dock work at Sunset Bay will preclude use of the launch October 7-11 as indicated below:

07/09/2024

Safe Boating Certification Course. Get compliant before the 2025 deadline!! Next year ALL boat operators, regardless of age, must have certification to operate any motorized vessel!

Sunday, August 11, 8am-5pm at the Sunset Bay Volunteer Fire Dept. Register here: https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/215462

More information on the requirement: https://parks.ny.gov/boating/education.aspx

06/18/2024

Still looking for a slip for the season? We have 2 available!! Reserve at: https://newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com/marina/sunset-bay-state-marine-park/r/marinaDetails.do?contractCode=NY&parkId=7735

04/04/2024

If you are planning to view the Eclipse at the marina or out on the water, please note, our docks are NOT yet in the water to assist with launching. Also note, we expect high traffic - install the Parks App to be alerted if/when the parking lot is full. https://parks.ny.gov/explorer-app/ Have a safe, fun eclipse viewing day!