Description

Thompson's Lake State Park, nestled in the mountains just four miles from the Helderberg Escarpment, is a popular campground and recreation area. In addition to its wooded campsites, the park 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 rowboats, 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 State Park is located 18 miles southwest of Albany.

Recreation:

Beach swimming, boating, fishing (and wintertime ice fishing) park-organized recreation activities, hiking, picnicking, and wintertime cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are the park's major activities. The Emma Treadwell Thacher Center is located on Thompson's Lake next to the campground and is accessible to campers. The center opened in July 2001 and offers exhibits, interactive displays, trails for hiking and skiing, and educational programs.

Facilities:

Boat launch sites, boat rentals, campsites, dumping stations, a nature trail, picnic tables, a playground, playing fields, and showers are among the amenities available to park visitors.

Nearby Attractions:

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