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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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.


GILBERT LAKE STATE PARK, NY

Gilbert Lake State Park's lake and three ponds lie in wooded, hilly terrain in the foothills of the Catskills. In addition to cabins and campsites, the park has more than 12 miles of interconnecting trails for hikers, skiers, snowmobilers and snowshoers. Playgrounds and a ...
Status: Closed through Thu May 16 2024   Season Dates
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Overview

Description

Gilbert Lake State Park's lake and three ponds lie in wooded, hilly terrain in the foothills of the Catskills. In addition to cabins and campsites, the park has more than 12 miles of interconnecting trails for hikers, skiers, snowmobilers and snowshoers. Playgrounds and a disc golf course, as well as swimming, boating, and fishing are also featured.

Geography:

Gilbert Lake State Park is located in the foothills of the Catskills, north of Oneonta. Much of the park lies in the town of New Lisbon, in Otsego County.

Recreation:

Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking, hunting, disc golf, and a softball field. In the wintertime; snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.

Facilities:

Park visitors can enjoy the beach, boating, accessible cabins and campsites (with showers and a dumping station), a disc golf course, playground, food concessions, and picnic tables.

Nearby Attractions:

Nearby state parks include Glimmerglass State Park, Bowman Lake State Park, Oquaga Creek State Park, and Chenango Valley State Park. Other attractions in the vicinity include the Baseball Hall of Fame, Farmers Museum, Howe Caverns, Hanford Mills Museum, and the Civilian Conservation Corps Exhibit and Nature Center.

Booking Window

Cabin

Wed Mar 20 2024 - Thu Dec 19 2024

Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.

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

Tue Mar 26 2024 - Wed Feb 19 2025

Reservations must be made 7 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

Note: There are 2 site(s) in this category with different booking windows. Please check site details for more information (Loop, Site)
Season Dates
Gilbert Lake State Park - 2024 Camping Season
CAMPSITES:
  • Sites 1-57: Friday, May 17, 2024 - Sunday, October 13, 2024
  • Deer Run Electric Sites 59-76, 80-89: Friday, May 17, 2024 - Sunday, October 13, 2024
  • Deer Run NON-Electric Sites 77-79, 90-135: Friday, June 14, 2024 - Sunday, September 1, 2024

  • CABINS:

  • Cabins require a 7-night minimum stay all season.
  • Cabins 001-012, 017-021 (Sunday - Sunday rental): Sunday, May 19, 2024 - Sunday, October 13, 2024
  • Cabins 013-016, 022-033 (Saturday - Saturday rental): Saturday, May 18, 2024 - Sunday, October 13, 2024

  • Season Schedule

    Park Season
    Start
    End
    Peak
    Fri May 17 2024
    Sun Oct 13 2024
    Services and Amenities
    Within Park
    • Basketball
    • Basketball Net/Court
    • Biking
    • Boating
    • Concession
    • Cross Country Skiing
    • Disk Golf
    • Dump Station
    • First Aid Station
    • Fishing
    • Frizbee Golf
    • Hiking
    • Horseshoe Pitching
    • Hot Showers
    • Hunting
    • Kayak Rentals
    • Nature Center
    • Parking
    • Picnic Shelter
    • Picnic Tables
    • Picnicking
    • Playground
    • Recreation Programs
    • Restroom
    • Showers
    • Snowmobiling
    • Swimming - Beach
    • Telephone
    • Toilet, Accessible
    • Volleyball
    • Water Drinking
    • Water Fillup Station
    Within 10 Miles
    • Cultural Activities
    Fees and Cancellation Policies
    Getting There
    GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
    42.56677, -75.11686
    42°34'0"N, 75°7'1"W

    PLEASE NOTE: GPS navigation to Park is NOT accurate. PLEASE follow road side signs from main roadways.

    From Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse: Thruway (I-90) East to exit 30, Herkimer; Rte 5S West to Rte 51 South. Left on County Rte 12, follow signs four miles to park entrance. From Albany: I-88 West to Rte 205 (exit 13); Rte 205 North to Laurens; County Rte 12 West to park entrance. New York: Thruway (I-87) to exit 21 (Hudson-Catskill); Rte 23 West to Oneonta; Rte 205 to Laurens; County Rte 12 to park entrance. 607-432-2114

    Contact Information

    Mailing Address:

    GILBERT LAKE STATE PARK
    18 CCC RD
    LAURENS  NY  13796
    Phone Number:
    Information:  (607)432-2114
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