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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.


THOMPSONS LAKE CAMPGROUND at Thacher State Park, NY

Thompson's Lake Campground at Thacher State Park, is a popular campground and recreation area. The park is situated along the Helderberg Escarpment and provides a marvelous panaroma of the Hudson-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondack and Green Mountains. In addition to its wooded ...
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30 Back-In
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Loop A
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6
40 Back-In
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Campsite
6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Campsite
6 Accessible
40 Back-In
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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6 Accessible
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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30 Back-In
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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6
30 Back-In
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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6
30 Back-In
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Campsite
6
30 Back-In
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Description

Thompson's Lake Campground at Thacher State Park, is a popular campground and recreation area. The park is situated along the Helderberg Escarpment and provides a marvelous panaroma of the Hudson-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondack and Green Mountains.

In addition to its wooded campsites, the campground features a sandy beach, mixed hardwood and conifer forests, limestone outcroppings, and open fields. Recreational opportunities include a volleyball court, horseshoe pits, a playing field, swing sets, carry-in boat access, rental kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards, fishing areas, and nature trails. Interpretive and recreational programs are offered for campers throughout the summer. During the winter, visitors can cross-country ski and ice fish.

Geography:

Thompson's Lake Campground is located 18 miles southwest of Albany.

Recreation:

Beach swimming, boating, fishing (and wintertime ice fishing) park-organized recreation activities are the campground's major activities. There are over 25 additional miles of trails for summer hiking and mountain biking, and winter cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, and snowmobiling.

The Emma Treadwell Thacher Center is located in the park and is accessible to campers. The center offers exhibits, interactive displays, trails for hiking and skiing, and educational programs.

Facilities:

Carry-in boat access, boat rentals, campsites, dumping stations, a nature trail, a playground, playing fields, and showers are among the amenities available.

Nearby Attractions:

Nearby attractions include Max V. Shaul State Park, Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site, Crailo State Historic Site, and Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center.

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Tue Mar 19 2024 - Wed Dec 18 2024

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

Season Dates
Thompson's Lake Campground - 2024 Camping Season:
  • Loop A: May 3, 2024 - October 13, 2024
  • Loop B: May 24, 2024 - September 1, 2024
  • Services and Amenities
    Within Park
    • Baseball/Softball
    • Basketball Net/Court
    • Boat Launch
    • Boating
    • Canoe Rental
    • Carry-In Boat Access
    • Cross Country Skiing
    • Dump Station
    • Firewood
    • First Aid Station
    • Fishing
    • Handicap Access
    • Hiking
    • Horseshoe Pitching
    • Interpretive Programs
    • Kayak Rentals
    • Nature Center
    • Playground
    • Recreation Programs
    • Restroom
    • Showers
    • Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
    • Swimming
    • Swimming - Lake
    • Volleyball
    • Water Fillup Station
    Within 10 Miles
    • Churches
    • Convenience Store
    • Swimming - Pool
    Fees and Cancellation Policies
    Getting There
    GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
    42.65028, -74.0425
    42°39'1"N, 74°2'33"W

    The park is located on Route 157, 18 miles southwest of Albany.

    518-872-1674

    Contact Information

    Mailing Address:

    THOMPSONS LAKE CAMPGROUND at Thacher State Park
    68 Thompson's Lake Rd
    EAST BERNE  NY  12059
    Phone Number:
    Information:  (518)872-1674
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