PULASKI, N.Y. — The campgrounds and facilities at Selkirk Shores State Park in Oswego County will undergo a $9 million improvement beginning in September. The project is part of an ongoing reinvestment in New York’s State Park system as it celebrates its 100th anniversary, the office of Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday. The park is […]
PULASKI, N.Y. — The campgrounds and facilities at Selkirk Shores State Park in Oswego County will undergo a $9 million improvement beginning in September. The project is part of an ongoing reinvestment in New York’s State Park system as it celebrates its 100th anniversary, the office of Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday.
The park is located at 7101 State Route 3 in Pulaski.
“To carry out these improvements efficiently without compromising the patron experience,” the campgrounds and cabins at Selkirk Shores will close after Labor Day and remain closed for the 2025 camping season.
During the campground closure, the state says campers can vacation at nearby state parks such as Southwick Beach, Fair Haven Beach, Westcott Beach, Whetstone Golf, Burnham Point, and Cedar Point State Park.
Selkirk Shores will remain open for day use throughout the project, Hochul’s office noted in a news release.
Planned improvements
Project plans include the replacement of the park office, and the entrance and exit pattern redesigned for “improved traffic flow and easier check-in and check-out,” per Hochul’s office.
Crews will also replace the two existing camping restrooms with larger, more accessible facilities “located more centrally on the loops.” The new facilities will include accessible showers, baby changing stations, and dishwashing stations.
The new buildings will be more energy efficient than those they are replacing, which is “in keeping with State Parks’ mission to reduce the environmental impact of its operations,” the governor’s office noted.
Enhancements to the campground at Selkirk Shores will be central to the project. They include the installation of crushed stone or pavement at each of the 130 campsites,improving storm-water drainage, adding more water hydrants to the campground loops,and installing new security features.
Crews will also work on accessibility upgrades on the park’s 24 cabins, along with improvements to their electrical wiring, masonry, and roofs.
Other improvements will include replacing the park sign and constructing a new playground. Structures built during the Great Depression by the Civilian Conservation Corps will be repaired and preserved, Hochul’s office noted.
“I am thrilled to see the commitment from the state to upgrade Selkirk Shores State Park,” New York State Assemblyman Will Barclay said in the news release. “This investment will secure the park’s future as an outdoor recreation destination for generations of New Yorkers. This project illustrates the dedication to enhancing the quality of life and opportunities for everyone seeking to enjoy some of the best parts of Oswego County. I look forward to the completion of these additions and sharing in the experience of the long-lasting positive impact this will have on our local community.”