Million Dollar Beach Lake George Village

A large, popular beach with volleyball, picnic tables and a boat launch.

Beach Road Lake George, NY 12845

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lifeguard chair and people on the sandy beach in lake george

view of the waters of lake george and million dollar beach

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(518) 668-3352

Overview

Lake George (Million Dollar) Beach is a popular area beach with lifeguards, showers, picnic areas with grills, lots of room to swim, and parking. It also features a state-run, public boat launch with a boat inspection station.

2025 Beach Hours & Access Info

Million Dollar Beach is open from May 24 through September 1 for 2025. The beach is typically open daily from 10am to 6pm. There's a lifeguard-monitored swimming area as well as on-site boat inspection station, boat washing station, and boat launch. There is now a fence surrounding the beach to prevent people from swimming when there is no lifeguard on duty.

Use of the beach is free. Parking costs $10/car, $5/motorcycle, and $50/bus.

The boat launch adjacent to the beach area is open and there are designated parking spaces for the launch. Due to the popularity of the spot, these spaces fill up quickly.

For more info or the latest updates on Million Dollar Beach call the number listed above or visit: dec.ny.gov/outdoor/113215.html

Learn About Million Dollar Beach

Million Dollar Beach is the largest and most popular beach in Lake George. It is state-run, clean, and family friendly. The beach features picnicking, swimming, a volleyball court, showers and changing rooms, and lifeguards on duty. The picnic tables and grills by the beach are available on a first come first served basis.

There is also a public boat launch which includes a boat inspection/boat wash station, to prevent the spread of invasive species.

Rules of the Beach:

Swimming is prohibited unless lifeguards are on duty
Swimming is allowed in designated areas only
Swimming is prohibited at the approach and during thunderstorms
No glass
No alcohol
No smoking
No pets

Boat Launch and Public Boat Inspection & Washing Station:

At Million Dollar Beach, a public boat inspection station, boat washing station, and boat launch are located adjacent to the beach area. The boat launch opens at 6:00am and is available for use throughout the boating season from ice out to ice formation. Boat inspections and boat washing are free of charge.

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14 reviews from our community

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Your website is inaccurate. The beach is closed on weekends. we drove all the way up with our kids and were turned away

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Gorgeous! Beautiful views, quiet and peaceful enviroment.
Safety is a priority - limited size swimming areas, because there are many boats cruising this lake., cool!
This beach is a great sand box for kids!
The food and icecream menu is fine, and the kitchen workers are very nice.
The locker rooms and rest rooms are conveniently located, and well maintained (clean)..

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Would not return to Million Dollar Beach . If you are going with kids - it will be a short beach day , as you can not do anything on this beach . No snorkels, no balls of any kind, no frisbees, no floats or any inflatables . So basically nothing for kids to entertain themselves. The beach is roped off and waist high . Life guards are blowing whistles constantly. Not a place for fun . It was a short day. Would not recommend.

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I’ve been using the boat launch for about 8 years. A few times a year. The staff have been nothing but pleasant and helpful. At times it can get busy and patience is a virtue, it goes quick and when people need help. “Always throw in a helping hand” Facility is always clean. Never used the beach, but looks nice. “Not sure why all the ridiculous negative posts”

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One word…..NO.

This beach is a complete joke. The “swimming” area is roped off in a section that is waste deep. NO swimming available. Then the “lifeguards “ who are really the fun police blow their whistles if anyone runs, splashes, touches the rope, has a float (not allowed), has a ball (not allowed) or steps in the water even to just rinse your feet if you are not in the rope area. I doubt the “lifeguards “ could even save someone from drowning as they are too busy blowing the whistle for someone touching a rope.
Whoever runs this place needs to be fired. AWFUL, AWFUL, AWFUL

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Visited million dollar beach and was disappointed. So many bees. Like everywhere. Lifeguards didn’t seem to care and were unwilling to do anything to help. Very small area for swimming and too many restrictions - no rafts or tubes allowed.

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