Lake George, NY, United States
Million Dollar Beach, Lake George
Million Dollar Beach is the large state-run beach at the south end of Lake George, a 32-mile, low-nutrient lake at the southeastern edge of the Adirondacks. Swimming is allowed only in the designated area while lifeguards are on duty, from late May to Labor Day. It is a short walk from the village, parking is $10 per car, and the public boat launch sits right next door.
Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0
Latest reading · SwimScore 73/100 (Good swim) for a typical swimmer: air 6°C, wind 4 km/h, UV 0. Updated .
Know before you go
- Getting in
- NYSDEC Lake George Beach Day Use Area, 139 Beach Road, within walking distance of Lake George village. Pets are prohibited.
- Parking & transport
- $10 per car, $5 per motorcycle, $50 per bus (2026).
- Lifeguards
- Swimming is permitted only when a lifeguard is on duty and only in designated areas; hours may be limited by staffing.
- Water quality
- Lake George is an oligotrophic (low-nutrient) lake. DEC paved the beach road and lots with porous asphalt to reduce sediment and pollutants washing into the lake.
- Season
- 2026 operating dates May 23 – September 7.
- Watch for
- Public boat launch directly adjacent to the beach
- Facilities
- Beach house with changing rooms, restrooms and showers · Beach volleyball court · Picnic tables and grills · Beach wheelchair when lifeguards are on duty · Boat launch with free boat inspection and wash station
Sources: dec.ny.gov, en.wikipedia.org
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Details
- Location
- Lake George, NY, United States
- Type
- lake
- Coordinates
- 43.4178, -73.7041