Blind Sodus Bay sits on Lake Ontario’s south shore where the Town of Sterling meets the village of Fair Haven, about an hour from both Syracuse and Rochester. It’s protected water: calm enough for kayaks, deep enough for cruisers, and parked at the edge of one of the best freshwater fisheries in the country. Boaters searching for a marina near Sterling usually mean this bay, and the dock those searches point to is Fair Point Marina, a full-service marina and RV resort at 14990 West Bay Road in Fair Haven.
This guide covers boating the Fair Haven area from Fair Point: slips and docks at the marina, launching into Blind Sodus Bay, running out onto Lake Ontario for salmon and trout, and what to do on shore when the wind kicks up. If you’ve been typing “fair haven marina” or “fairhaven marina” into a map app and getting mixed results, this is the place those searches mean. We’ll clear up the Fairport mix-up while we’re at it.
Slips, Docks, and Waterfront Sites at Fair Point Marina
Fair Point works as a marina first. Boat slips line Blind Sodus Bay, and you can keep your boat at the dock for the length of your stay, steps from the waterfront RV sites and cabins. RV sites run full hookup with 30 and 50-amp service in pull-through and back-in layouts, many close enough to the water that the boat stays in view from your awning. Golf carts are welcome for getting around the marina grounds with proof of insurance on file at the office, and a kitchen and patio look out over the bay for the end of the day.
Overnight RV sites start at $40.80 a night, extended stays from $2,350 a month, and the resort runs seasonally from spring through fall. Slip availability tightens around summer weekends and the fall salmon run, so ask the office about a slip when you book your site.
Launching Into Blind Sodus Bay and Lake Ontario
The bay gives you protected water to start from, and Lake Ontario opens up just beyond it. Inside Blind Sodus Bay, small boats and kayaks work largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, and panfish, easy to reach from the dock. Out on the big lake, the fall Chinook salmon run is the headliner, with coho salmon, brown trout, and steelhead in the mix through the seasons. Charter boats out of the Fair Haven and Sodus area run the lake for salmon and trout if you’d rather leave the navigation to a captain.
Anglers 16 and older need a New York State freshwater fishing license, available from NY DEC online or at local sporting goods stores. Sunset cruises count as boating too; nobody checks.
Fair Haven, Fairhaven, or Fairport: Getting the Name Right
Map apps mix these up constantly. Fair Haven, 2 words, is the lake village inside the Town of Sterling, and it’s where Fair Point Marina sits, at 14990 West Bay Road on Blind Sodus Bay. Searches for “fairhaven marina” almost always mean the same place. Fairport is a different town entirely: a canal village east of Rochester on the Erie Canal, well over an hour away by car and on completely different water. If you’re after Lake Ontario boating, salmon charters, or a slip on a protected bay, Fair Haven is the one you want. Set the GPS to West Bay Road and follow it all the way down to the marina on the right.
Fair Point Marina & RV Resort by RJourney: Waterfront on Blind Sodus Bay
Fair Point Marina and RV Resort sits at 14990 West Bay Road in Fair Haven, on the south shore of Lake Ontario where Blind Sodus Bay meets the lake, between Syracuse and Rochester. The resort pairs waterfront RV sites with a working marina: boat slips, full hookups, cabins, kitchen and patio access, and direct waterfront views. Rated 4.6 stars across 119 reviews, it’s a small, water-first resort built for boaters and anglers.
Golf carts are welcome for getting around the marina with proof of insurance on file at the office.
Sites & Hookups
RV sites run full hookup with 30 and 50-amp service, in pull-through and back-in layouts, and every site includes water hookups. Many sites sit close to the water with views over Blind Sodus Bay. There’s no dump station on site, so plan a stop on the way in or out, but the trade is waterfront access most parks can’t touch. Once you’re on West Bay Road, follow it all the way down to the marina on the right.
What's On-Site
This is a water-first resort, so the amenities point at the lake: a full-service marina with boat slips, waterfront access, a swimming area, a kitchen and patio, restrooms, and outdoor games. Golf carts are permitted around the property with insurance on file. WiFi covers the resort for trip planning and posting the day’s catch. The draw here isn’t a water park; it’s the water itself, right off your site.
Things to Do Around Fair Haven
Troll Lake Ontario for salmon and trout, work Blind Sodus Bay for bass and walleye, or just take the boat out for a sunset cruise. Kayaks and small craft launch easily from the protected bay, and the marina keeps you steps from the dock.
Fair Haven Beach State Park has a sand beach, trails, and pavilions minutes away, with the Sterling Nature Center next door for quiet shoreline walks. The Sterling Renaissance Festival draws crowds on summer weekends. It’s an easy town to spend a slow day in.
Drive south into the Finger Lakes for wineries around Cayuga and Seneca Lakes, head to the Sodus Bay lighthouse to the west, or make a day of Syracuse or Rochester, each about an hour away, for city food and museums.
Good to Know Before You Roll In
There's no dump station at the resort. Plan a stop on the way in or out; all RV sites include water hookups.
Fair Point runs seasonally, spring through fall. Peak lines up with summer boating and the fall salmon run; ask about seasonal sites and slips.
The Chinook salmon run peaks in late summer and fall. Book early if you're coming for it; charters and slips fill up.
Golf carts are welcome around the marina, but you'll need to show proof of insurance at the office.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fair Point Marina?
Fair Point Marina is a full-service marina and RV resort at 14990 West Bay Road in Fair Haven, NY, on Blind Sodus Bay at the south shore of Lake Ontario. It pairs boat slips with waterfront RV sites, cabins, a swimming area, and a kitchen and patio, and holds a 4.6-star rating across 119 reviews.
Can I rent a boat slip at Fair Point Marina?
Yes. The marina rents boat slips on Blind Sodus Bay, so your boat stays docked steps from your RV site or cabin. Slips tighten up around summer weekends and the fall salmon run, so call the office at (315) 216-7330 about availability when you book your stay.
Does Fair Point Marina offer boat service?
Fair Point is a full-service marina with slips on Blind Sodus Bay. Offerings can change season to season, so for current boat services for your specific boat and dates, call the office at (315) 216-7330 and the staff will tell you exactly what’s available.
Is Fair Haven Marina the same as Fairport Marina?
No. Fair Haven is a village on Lake Ontario in the Town of Sterling, home to Fair Point Marina on Blind Sodus Bay. Fairport is a canal town east of Rochester on the Erie Canal, more than an hour away. For Lake Ontario boating and salmon fishing, Fair Haven is the right destination.
What can I fish for from Fair Point Marina?
Blind Sodus Bay holds largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, and panfish. Lake Ontario beyond it runs Chinook and coho salmon, brown trout, and steelhead, with a famous fall salmon run. New York requires a freshwater fishing license for anglers 16 and older.
Can I stay overnight at the marina?
Yes. Fair Point is an RV resort as well as a marina, with full-hookup waterfront RV sites with 30 and 50-amp service from $40.80 a night, plus cabins on the marina grounds. The resort operates seasonally from spring through fall; summer weekends and the salmon run book fastest.
Plan Your Stay on Lake Ontario
Summer weekends and the fall salmon run fill the marina fast. Our team can help you line up a waterfront site, cabin, or slip for your dates.
Check Availability at Fair Point Marina (315) 216-7330