Lake George
Million Dollar Beach
Public New York State day-use area
Not determined here; regulated beaches close when a harmful bloom is present
Yes. Million Dollar Beach is a public DEC swimming beach. Swimming is limited to the designated area while lifeguards are on duty. Its 2026 operating season was listed as May 23 through September 7.
Plan the access
- Access status
- DEC operates a designated public swimming beach
- Who can use it
- Public New York State day-use area
- Manager
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
- Published hours
- Beach hours posted at the facility; 2026 season listed May 23–September 7
- Published fees
- $10 per car, $5 motorcycle, or $50 bus for the 2026 season
- Reservation
- No ordinary day-use reservation stated
- Lifeguards
- Swimming allowed only in designated areas while a lifeguard is on duty
- Parking
- Large paved passenger lot; boat-launch parking is separate
- Water conditions
- Not determined here; regulated beaches close when a harmful bloom is present
Confirm before leaving
Open official manager page ↗Check condition source ↗Official pages and signs override this guide.
Supervision controls the swimming hours
DEC does not publish a fixed daily beach schedule on the place page. It says beach hours are posted at the facility and swimming is permitted only while a lifeguard is on duty.
Why the annual dates need replacement
The 2026 season and fee table are dated operating facts. A temporary E. coli closure in 2024 is a reminder that a seasonal calendar does not establish daily conditions.
Access facts last checked against the linked manager on 2026-08-02. This date is not a water sample or a promise of present conditions.