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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GLIMMERGLASS STATE PARK, NY
Book a Site at GLIMMERGLASS 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
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.
Campsite
Sat May 04 2024 - Tue Feb 04 2025Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.
Pavilion
Tue May 07 2024 - Fri Apr 04 2025Reservations must be made 3 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.
Friday, May 17, 2024 - Sunday, October 13, 2024
Glimmerglass State Park 2025 Camping Season
Friday, May 16 - Sunday, October 12, 2025
Season Schedule
- 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
- Boat Launch
- Restaurant
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
Mailing Address:
GLIMMERGLASS STATE PARK1527 CO HWY 31
COOPERSTOWN NY 13326