Overview
Hours of Operation
The beach is open from June 26, 2026 through Sunday, September 6, 2026
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Beach Rules
Please take some time to read through the Beach Rules.
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Entrance Fees
Belleayre Beach charges a vehicle use fee to enter the facility. The easy-to-use Beach Pass is your key to all-season enjoyment with unlimited entry any day the beach is open.
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Rentals & Activities
In addition to swimming, the beach offers boating, fishing, hiking, and other activities.
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Arts & Crafts At The Beach – stay tuned as we get set up for the summer
Take a little break from swimming and get crafty with us at the Belleayre Beach. Discover some fun and engaging projects the whole family can enjoy, designed for kids of all ages – including adults.
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Contact Information & Directions to the Belleayre Beach
The Belleayre Beach is located in the Hamlet of Pine Hill, right off of Route 28.
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Hours of Operation
2026 Operating Dates and Hours:
June 26 through September 6, 2026
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
11:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday and Sunday
10:00am – 6:00pm
Closed on Tuesdays
Swimming ends at 5:30 and the last boat rental is at 4:30 on days the beach is open.
The weather may affect park operations. Dates and times are subject to change.
Beach Rules
Safety is our first concern
To help everyone have a fun, relaxing, and safe day at Belleayre Beach, we ask all guests to follow these simple guidelines:
- Flotation items such as tubes, noodles, rafts, and balls are not permitted. U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets are welcome and will be checked by staff upon arrival.
- Life jackets are required when using any boats, and one will be provided with each rental for your convenience.
- For your safety, swimming and wading are limited to the designated roped areas.
- To ensure a comfortable and private experience for all guests, drones are not permitted without prior written authorization from Belleayre. This includes both recreational users and hobbyists.
- Alcoholic beverages and glass containers are not allowed within the facility.
- Inverted jumping (flips, etc.) is not permitted off the dock.
- Animals or pets are not permitted at the facility, including pets in vehicles.
- The beach, buildings, and waiting in any lines are a smoke-free and vape-free environment.
- Swim diapers are required for all children who are not toilet trained.
- Guests are welcome to enjoy non-motorized kayaking and canoeing. Boats must be steam cleaned within the last 24 hours, with receipt provided upon entry. Please note that inflatable boats are not permitted.
- Swimming beyond the second rope is only permitted when there is a lifeguard is on duty. If no lifeguards are on duty, the park will be open and the swimming area will not be supervised by a lifeguard or other responsible person. We have established a series of safeguards to be followed by guests, including but not limited to guests not being permitted to go past the second rope. Additional details will be presented to guests upon arrival at the facility.
- Barbecuing is welcome in designated areas using the park’s charcoal grills. Personal propane or charcoal grills are not permitted.
- To keep the atmosphere relaxing for all beach goers, please keep music levels at a low volume or use headphones.
Rentals & Activities
Belleayre Beach is the place to be for all your summer fun! In addition to swimming – the beach offers boating, fishing, picnicking, horseshoe pits, volleyball, basketball, and more! Once you pay the day-use entrance fee, you will have full access to the entire facility and grounds. Swimming is included with your entrance fee.
The pavilions and sun chair rentals are available for purchase through our store. Boats are available to rent in person on a first-come first-serve basis at the Lifeguard Office.
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Fun Beach Activities
Boat Rentals
Boating is a fun and relaxing way to play on top of the water. All boats are rented for one hour and the Beach offers the following boat rentals:
- Stand on Top Paddle Boards
- Pedal Boats
- Single Kayaks
- Double Kayaks
- Aqua Trikes
Fishing
Love to fish? Pine Hill Lake has a variety of fish to catch. Trout, bass, sunnies, and perch are just a few of the fish we regularly see on the ends of fishing poles. There is no fee to fish in the lake but remember you are subject to New York State’s fishing rules and regulations. Fishing licenses are not sold at Belleayre Beach, but there are a couple of local sports shops in the area that do.
Swimming
Cool off in the summer heat this summer at the local swimming hole. The Belleayre Beach offers lifeguard supervised swimming with a white sandy beach. Swimming is only allowed in the roped-in area. Roped off areas include 2 ft, 4 ft, 6 ft, 6-13 ft with diving dock, and a deep water lap lane. Swimming is only allowed when there is a lifeguard on duty and the diving dock and lap lane areas will only be open if there are two or more guards on duty. If there are no guards on duty, the facility will still be open for all other activities. There is a day-use fee to enter the facility.
Free Activities
There are also a bunch of free activities at the Belleayre Beach you can participate in too. Below is just a sampling of what else we have to offer.
- Volleyball / Badminton
- Horseshoe Pits
- Soccer
- Wiffle Ball
- Picnicking with tables and BBQ grills – There are limited picnic tables and BBQ grills available
- Hiking – take a nice easy stroll around the lake. If you need something more challenging, there is a trailhead behind the pavilions. These trails will give you access to miles of hiking terrain including trails to the top of Belleayre Mountain.
Retail Store
Forget your sunscreen or towel? We got you covered! From your typical essentials for a day in the sun and water, to swim goggles, sand toys, watering cans, and more – swing by the Beach Office for those last-minute items!
Plan Your Beach Party
Organize Your Next Occasion at the Beach!
Looking to plan a family gathering? Class reunion? Birthday Party? Spend your next special occasion at the Belleayre Beach! Reserve your own private space with a pavilion rental, complete with its own set of picnic benches and grills away from the busy crowd right on the sand. Complete your warm summer day with a personal haven among the relaxed hills of the Catskills!
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Arts & Crafts at the Beach
Take a little break from swimming and get crafty with us at the Belleayre Beach! Discover some fun and engaging projects the whole family can enjoy, designed for kids of all ages – including adults.
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Time: 1pm at the Belleayre Beach
Cost: $8
July 13 – Sun Catchers
July 20 – Bird Houses
July 27 – Pine Cone/Wooden Critters
August 3 – Tie Dye (Bring Your Own T-Shirt)
August 10 – Rock Painting
August 17 – Bracelet Making
