Tucked along the eastern shore of Seneca Lake in New York’s Finger Lakes region, Lodi Point State Park offers an intimate lakeside escape on just 12 acres. Established in 1963, this compact park punches above its weight with direct waterfront access to one of the deepest and most striking of the Finger Lakes.

The park’s main draw is its pebbled beach and swimming area on Seneca Lake, where the water stays refreshingly cool even through summer’s peak. A boat launch provides easy access for kayakers, canoeists, and anglers hoping to hook lake trout, rainbow trout, or landlocked salmon — Seneca Lake is one of the premier fishing destinations in the Northeast. Picnic areas with grills dot the shoreline, making it a natural spot for a day trip with family.

Beyond the water, the surrounding Finger Lakes wine country adds another dimension to any visit. Several acclaimed wineries sit within a short drive along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, so you can pair a morning on the lake with an afternoon tasting.

The best time to visit is late June through September, when swimming conditions are ideal and the surrounding hillsides are lush and green. Fall brings fewer crowds and spectacular foliage reflecting off the lake’s surface — worth the trade-off of cooler water temperatures.

Lodi Point works best as a day-use destination or a base camp for exploring the wider Finger Lakes. Come for the lake access, stay for the wine trail, and don’t skip the sunset over Seneca Lake — it’s the real headliner.

Explore Nearby

• Finger Lakes National Forest — National Forest in New York
• McAuley Road Scenic Byway — Scenic Byway in North Carolina
• Sodus Point Light — Lighthouse in New York
• Sodus Outer Light — Lighthouse in New York
• Knapp’s Covered Bridge — Covered Bridge in Pennsylvania