Battle Island State Park in New York, USA - map and visitor information

Research checked: 2026-10-26. Check linked official notices before travel.

Battle Island State Park in Fulton, New York, is primarily a golf destination beside the Oswego River. Its 18-hole course offers river views, while winter use includes cross-country skiing. Plan around the golf season and a confirmed tee time rather than expecting a conventional park with a broad range of water activities.

Highlights beside the Oswego River

• Riverside golf: several fairways and greens overlook the Oswego River.
• A choice of rounds: published fees distinguish 9-hole and 18-hole play, walking, and cart use.
• Winter recreation: the park also supports cross-country skiing outside the main golf season.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, and seasonal access

Course safety

For golf play, the course card restricts course entry to registered golfers with their own clubs. Follow starters’ and course rangers’ instructions, and allow only one group on a tee at a time. Keep carts at least 30 feet from greens and tees, as the official course card directs.

Visit responsibly

Replace divots, repair ball marks, and let faster groups play through. The park’s pet policy permits a maximum of two pets in day-use areas only from November through March unless signs prohibit them. Keep pets supervised and restrained with a leash no longer than 6 feet or a crate. Pets are not allowed on the golf course or in buildings; the published restriction exempts service animals.

Reserve a tee time

Call the pro shop at 315-593-3408 to arrange a tee time, or use the booking link on the official golf course page. Ask staff which rate applies to your date, round length, age category, and cart choice. Published greens fees should not be treated as a general vehicle admission price.

Maps, location, and access

The park entrance is at 2150 State Route 48, Fulton, NY 13069, beside the Oswego River. Use the entrance link on the state park page. The name refers to a nearby island associated with a historic battle; it does not mean that visitors must take a boat to reach the golf course.

Nearby parks and historic sites

• Fort Ontario State Historic Site: the Oswego site is reached at 1 East Fourth Street; check seasonal opening dates for the fort interior.
• Selkirk Shores State Park: the Lake Ontario park has its own road entrance at 7101 State Route 3 near Pulaski.

Golf and winter skiing

Use the official course card to compare tees and plan your round. Keep pace with the group ahead and respect the marked course boundaries. The park lists winter cross-country skiing separately from golf. Before entering for a ski trip, ask staff which winter routes and areas are open, and confirm snow conditions.

Facilities and access needs

The course has a pro shop, a restaurant, showers, and club rentals. Call the pro shop to confirm rental availability. The state park lists accessible food service; ask staff about the specific routes, restrooms, and assistance needed for your visit rather than assuming that the whole course is step-free.

About Battle Island

History

The park takes its name from a mid-1700s battle on a nearby Oswego River island. F. A. Emerick’s land was largely deeded to the state in 1916. The remaining transfer took place in 1938, when Battle Island officially became a state park.

Contact

Park and pro shop: 315-593-3408. Restaurant: 315-402-2694. Address: 2150 State Route 48, Fulton, NY 13069.