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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.


CHERRY PLAIN STATE PARK, NY

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 ...
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Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
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Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Cherry Plain Sites 011-030
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Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Cherry Plain Sites 011-030
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6
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Cherry Plain Sites 011-030
Campsite
6
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Cherry Plain Sites 011-030
Campsite
6
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Cherry Plain Sites 011-030
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Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Overview

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.

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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 Apr 02 2024 - Wed Feb 19 2025

Reservations must be made 14 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

Tent Shelter

Tue Apr 02 2024 - Wed Feb 19 2025

Reservations must be made 14 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

Season Dates

Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Non Peak
Fri May 24 2024
Thu Jun 27 2024
Peak
Fri Jun 28 2024
Sun Sep 01 2024
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Boat Launch
  • Boat Rental
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Trail
  • Horseshoe Pitching
  • Hunting
  • Ice Sales
  • Nature Study
  • Parking
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnicking
  • Playground
  • Restroom
  • Showers
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Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
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
Contact Information

Mailing Address:

CHERRY PLAIN STATE PARK
10 STATE PARK ROAD
Petersburgh  NY  12138
Phone Number:
Information:  (518) 733-5400
Cherry Plain State Park: (518) 733-5400. When Cherry Plain is closed you may call Grafton Lakes State Park at 518-279-1155

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