Color photo of the view from the Commandant's House at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site of the historic Naval Yard and Lake Ontario in the distance
Mother duck and many smaller ducks swimming around the harbor of Sackets Harbor
Photo of the Bicentennial Monument in the foreground and the Commandant's House in the background at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site

Welcome To

Sackets Harbor

New York

About

Sackets Harbor

Overlooking sparkling Lake Ontario, Sackets Harbor offers year-round activities for the whole family. Sheltered on Black River Bay, the village is a designated New York State Heritage Area with historic sites and attractions. Tree-lined streets and sidewalk gardens offer colorful contrasts to historic architecture and War of 1812 Battlefield. Enjoy lunch or dinner waterside, spend a day fishing, or take a family bike ride on the trail around the village.

Plan Your Visit

At the Visitor Center

Browse local specialty retail and antique shops.  Savor fine and casual dining and relax at attractive hotel, motel, or bed & breakfast accommodations. For a taste of history, visit the state battlefield historic site, the Military Cemetery, or Pickering Beach Museum. Get outdoors with a picnic. Walk or bike the Heritage Trail. Paddle, sail, or power boat on Lake Ontario’s waters.

What To Do

Where To Stay

Dining

Visitor Information

Events & Festivals

Sackets Harbor

In the News

SHCS Playground Update

SHCS Playground Update

  Dear Sackets Harbor School Community, I am writing to share an update on the SHCS playground replacement efforts, including a...

2027 Hometown Hero Banners

2027 Hometown Hero Banners

The Village of Sackets Harbor and the Town of Hounsfield created the Hometown Hero banner program in 2021, and it's been a resounding...

2024 “Sights of Sackets” Photo Contest Winners

Looking out over Lake Ontario as a storm moves through, with a small island on the left, a large storm cloud above, and a lightning strike to the right, 2024 Photo Contest Best in Show winner, over 18, by Bridget Hughes

2024 Contest-Best in Show-Bridget Hughes-Striking-Nature in Action

Landscape photo of Mill Creek and the back of the Creekside Apartment complex to the left right around sunset, 2024 Photo Contest Best in Show winner, under 18, by Blake Werner

2024 Contest-Best in Show-Under 18-Blake Werner-Landscape

Looking out over Lake Ontario in the winter with the sun still above the horizon, a small island on the left, and a fox standing in the foreground, 2024 Photo Contest winner in the Four Seasons Category by Maura Smith

2024 Contest-4 Seasons-Winter by Maura Smith

Looking out over Lake Ontario in the spring just after sunset and a small island on the left, 2024 Photo Contest winner in the Four Seasons Category by Maura Smith

2024 Contest-4 Seasons-Spring by Maura Smith

Looking out over Lake Ontario in the summer with the sun just past the horizon and a small island on the left, 2024 Photo Contest winner in the Four Seasons Category by Maura Smith

2024 Contest-4 Seasons-Summer by Maura Smith

Looking out over Lake Ontario in the fall with the moon above the horizon and a small island on the left, 2024 Photo Contest winner in the Four Seasons Category by Maura Smith

2024 Contest-4 Seasons-Fall by Maura Smith

Portrait photo of the backs of reenactment soldiers during a briefing at the War of 1812 Grand Tactical event in July; 2024 Photo Contest winner in the Historic Sackets Harbor category, by Bob Smith (tied for first place)

2024 Contest-Historic SH-tie Bob Smith

Landscape photo of the Sackets Harbor Military Cemetery, taken from just outside the entrance; 2024 Photo Contest winner in the Historic Sackets Harbor category, by Mary Ann Smith (tied for first place)

2024 Contest-Historic SH-tie Mary Ann Smith

Portrait photo of a stone monument dedicated to Sackets Harbor veterans from World Wars I and II, nicknamed "Eagle Rock"; 2024 Photo Contest winner in the Under 18, Historic Sackets Harbor category, by Genevieve Hughes

2024 Contest-Under 18-Historic SH-Genevieve Hughes

Portrait photo of a gravel path curving through a green, forested area; 2024 Photo Contest winner in the Road Less Traveled category, by Ruth Werner

2024-Contest-Road Less Travelled-Ruth Werner

Portrait photo of a mowed path through a wooded area in the summertime, 2024 Photo Contest winner in the Under 18 Nature category, by Katelyn Stephens

2024 Contest-Under 18-Katelyn Stephens

Portrait photo of two Adirondack chairs looking out over Lake Ontario just after sunset with golden hues; 2024 Photo Contest winner in the Landscape category, by Bridget Hughes

2024 Contest-Landscape Category-Bridget Hughes

Landscape photo of Lake Ontario, taken from the shore in Sackets Harbor; 2024 Photo Contest winner in the Water and Boats category, by Brenda Jock Derouin

2024 Contest-Water and Boats-Brenda Jock Derouin

Landscape photo of a small island with trees just off the shore in Lake Ontario; 2024 Photo Contest winner in the Under 18, Water and Boats category, by Joseph Hughes

2024 Contest-Under 18-Water and Boats-Joseph Hughes

Landscape photo of condensation on a window that looks out onto Lake Ontario; 2024 Photo Contest winner in the Under 18, Nature in Action category, by Joseph Hughes

2024 Contest-Under 18-Nature in Action-Joseph Hughes

Portrait photo of a sunset looking out over Lake Ontario from the Battlefield; 2024 Photo Contest winner in the Sunset category, by Marcia Kall

2024 Contest-Sunset-Marcia Kall

Landscape photo of a sunset over Lake Ontario, taken from the shore in Sackets Harbor; 2024 Photo Contest winner in the Under 18 Sunset category, by Genevieve Hughes

2024 Contest-Under 18-Sunset-Genevieve Hughes

Panorama shot of Lake Ontario just after sunset with the sky and water full of golden hues; 2024 Photo Contest winner in the Panorama category, by Bridget Hughes

2024 Contest-Panorama Category-Bridget Hughes