Camping reservations can be made up to 9 months in advance. Sites become available at the 9-month window at the following times:
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Day after Labor Day - March 14: 9AM Monday - Friday, 9AM Saturday & Sunday.

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Please Be Advised: New York State Park Campgrounds: Same-day reservations are allowed until 3PM on day of arrival; this applies to campsites only. Reservations can be made online or through the ReserveAmerica Call Center: 1-800-456-2267. Walk-ins are not permitted.


GLIMMERGLASS STATE PARK, NY

Glimmerglass State Park overlooks Otsego Lake, the "Glimmerglass" of James Fenimore Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales. The rolling, partially-wooded terrain is host to a wide variety of wildlife. An uphill trail through the forest affords a view of Otsego Lake; the ...
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Beaver Pond
Campsite
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20 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Beaver Pond
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Beaver Pond
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Beaver Pond
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Beaver Pond
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Beaver Pond
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Beaver Pond
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20 Back-In
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Beaver Pond
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Beaver Pond
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20 Back-In
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Beaver Pond
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50 Back-In
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Beaver Pond
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50 Back-In
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Beaver Pond
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Beaver Pond
Campsite
6
50 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Beaver Pond
Campsite
6
50 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Beaver Pond
Campsite
6
50 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Pavilions
Pavilion
100 Accessible
Electric Hookup: Electrical Outlets Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water - no
Pavilions
Pavilion
65 Accessible
Electric Hookup: Electrical Outlets Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water - no
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30 Back-In
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Sites 001-037
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40 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Sites 001-037
Campsite
6
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Sites 001-037
Campsite
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40 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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40 Back-In
Electric Hookup: 30 Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Overview

Description

Glimmerglass State Park overlooks Otsego Lake, the "Glimmerglass" of James Fenimore Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales. The rolling, partially-wooded terrain is host to a wide variety of wildlife. An uphill trail through the forest affords a view of Otsego Lake; the Beaver Pond and Woodland trails are picturesque and of interest for their variety of wildflowers, shrubs, ferns, and mosses. The Hyde Hall Mansion, Covered Bridge, and a self-guided Beaver Pond Nature Trail are within park boundaries and open to visitors. Winter visitors can go tubing, cross-country skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, and winter hiking. All sites have a picnic table, grill, and fire ring. Warm showers are available. Campfire wood for sale in the park.

Geography:

Glimmerglass State Park is located eight miles outside the village of Cooperstown, on Otsego Lake.

Recreation:

Park activities include biking, hiking, fishing, picnicking, and camping; and winter ice fishing, ice skating, and cross-country skiing.

Facilities:

The beach, campsites, concessions, nature trail, pavilions, picnic tables, pavilions, and showers in the park are almost all accessible to disabled visitors. Camping is available May-September, and all campsites have picnic tables, grills, and fire rings. Campfire wood is sold in the park.

Nearby Attractions:

Nearby are Betty & Wilbur Davis State Park, Canadarago Boat Launch, Mine Kill State Park, Herkimer Home State Historic Site, Hyde Hall State Historic Site and Gilbert Lake State Park.

Booking Window

Campsite

Tue Mar 19 2024 - Thu Dec 19 2024

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.

Pavilion

Fri Mar 22 2024 - Wed Feb 19 2025

Reservations must be made 3 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

Season Dates
Glimmerglass State Park 2023 Camping Season
Friday, May 19 - Sunday, October 8, 2023
Glimmerglass State Park 2024 Camping Season
Friday, May 17, 2024 - Sunday, October 13, 2024

Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Walk In
Fri May 17 2024
Sun Oct 13 2024
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Basketball
  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Concession
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Cultural Activities
  • Dump Station
  • Entrance Booth
  • First Aid Station
  • Fishing
  • Handicap Access
  • Hiking
  • Ice Skating
  • Information Center
  • Parking
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground
  • Restroom
  • Sail Boarding
  • Showers
  • Swimming - Beach
  • Swimming - Lake
  • Telephone
  • Volleyball
Within 10 Miles
  • Boat Launch
  • Restaurant
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
42.79306, -74.8675
42°47'35"N, 74°52'3"W

From Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse: Thruway (I-90) East to Exit 30 (Herkimer). Rte 28 South to Richfield Springs; Rte 20 East to East Springfield; County Rte 31 South to park entrance. From New York, Albany: Thruway (I-90) West to Exit 25A to I-88. One exit on I-88 to Duanesburg-Cooperstown exit. Rte 20 West to East Springfield; County Rte 31 South to park entrance.

ALTERNATE PHONE # 315-492-1756

Contact Information

Mailing Address:

GLIMMERGLASS STATE PARK
1527 CO HWY 31
COOPERSTOWN  NY  13326
Phone Number:
Information:  (607)547-8662
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