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Lake George Beach Access and Parking Near Vacation Rentals
Lake access at your rental is set by the property. If you want a public swimming beach, this guide sums up the NYSDEC Lake George Beach Day Use Area page and 2026 day use schedule, and the Village of Lake George’s Shepard Park page, all checked on October 18, 2026.
Quick answer
Lake George Beach, also known as Million Dollar Beach, is a state day use area with a $10 per car fee. In 2026 it opened May 23 and closed September 7, so it is closed for the season now. Shepard Park beach in the village is open daily in summer with lifeguards. BnB Search is a rental directory, so nothing here is ranked or rated.
Lake George Beach (Million Dollar Beach)
- Where: 139 Beach Road, Lake George, on the southern shore and within walking distance of the village. (518) 668-3352.
- Fee: $10 per car, $5 per motorcycle, $50 per bus.
- 2026 season: weekends only from May 23, then 7 days a week from June 13, closing September 7, per DEC’s schedule.
- Amenities: changing rooms, restrooms and showers in the beach house, a volleyball court, picnic tables and grills. A beach wheelchair is available first come, first served when lifeguards are on duty.
- Rules: no glass, no alcohol, no smoking and no pets. Swimming is allowed only when a lifeguard is on duty, in designated areas.
Shepard Park (Village of Lake George)
The village says Shepard Park, on Montcalm Street in the center of the village, has a beach that is open daily in summer with lifeguards on duty. The page does not list parking or a beach fee. Village hall: (518) 668-5771.
Not covered yet
This guide does not cover village parking rates, town beaches in Bolton Landing or Hague, or private beaches, because we did not find them on official pages for this guide. For boat launches, see things to do near Lake George rentals.
Tips
- Dates and fees were checked on October 18, 2026. DEC posts a new schedule each year, so check it before a summer trip.
- Ask your host whether the rental has its own beach, dock or association access.
- If you bring a dog, note that DEC prohibits pets at all its day use areas.
FAQ
How much is parking at Million Dollar Beach?
DEC lists $10 per car, $5 per motorcycle and $50 per bus.
When is Million Dollar Beach open?
In 2026 it opened weekends only on May 23, daily from June 13, and closed September 7.
Are dogs allowed at Lake George Beach?
No. DEC says pets are prohibited at all DEC day use areas.