Camping reservations can be made up to 9 months in advance. Sites become available at the 9-month window at the following times:
March 15 - Labor Day: 8AM Monday - Friday, 9AM Saturday & Sunday.
Day after Labor Day - March 14: 9AM Monday - Friday, 9AM Saturday & Sunday.
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CHERRY PLAIN STATE PARK, NY
Book a Site at CHERRY PLAIN STATE PARK, NY
** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the facility.
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
**** Some sites may be available only from the campground. Call the park to check availability.
Description
Cherry Plain State Park is nestled in the woods of the Taconic Valley. The park's 175 acres are a quiet alternative to other parks in the region. The park's setting on Black River Pond features a sandy beach with adjacent picnic grounds and a boat launch. The park also has bridle paths and hiking, biking, and nature trails that serve as cross-country ski trails in winter. Anglers enjoy fishing for bass, bullheads, and pickerel here. A special feature of the park is a Charcoal Kiln Site that can be found by hiking a trail that begins at the southern corner of the main parking lot. The Capital District Wildlife Management Area surrounds the park and offers another 4,153 acres of forested land for outdoor recreation.
Geography:
Cherry Plain State Park, opened to the public in 1962, is located 19 miles southeast of Grafton and seven miles north of Stephentown, off NYS Route 22.
Recreation:
Biking, boating, fishing, hiking, hunting, and picnicking are the park's most popular summer activities; winter visitors can cross-country ski.
Facilities:
The park's facilities include a beach, boat launch sites and rentals, campsites, a nature trail, picnic tables and pavilions, and showers.
Nearby Attractions:
Nearby parks include Grafton Lakes State Park, Schodack Island State Park, Peebles Island State Park, Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site, and Crailo State Historic Site.
Campsite
Thu Jul 10 2025 - Thu Apr 09 2026Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.
Pavilion
Wed Jul 23 2025 - Tue Jun 09 2026Reservations must be made 14 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.
Tent Shelter
Wed Jul 23 2025 - Tue Jun 09 2026Reservations must be made 14 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.
- Boat Launch
- Boat Rental
- Boating
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hiking Trail
- Horseshoe Pitching
- Hunting
- Ice Sales
- Nature Study
- Parking
- Picnic Shelter
- Picnicking
- Playground
- Restroom
- Showers
42.61972, -73.41222
42°37'11"N, 73°24'44"W
Located 19 miles southeast of Grafton and 7 miles north of Stephentown, off NYS Rte 22 on CCC Dam Road. 518-733-5400
Mailing Address:
CHERRY PLAIN STATE PARK10 STATE PARK ROAD
Petersburgh NY 12138
Cherry Plain State Park: (518) 733-5400. When Cherry Plain is closed you may call Grafton Lakes State Park at 518-279-1155