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Glimmerglass State Park Campground New York

Glimmerglass State Park Overview

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Glimmerglass State Park campground has 66 campsites set in a forested area next to Ostego Lake (the “Glimmerglass” of James Fenimore Cooper’s Leatherstocking Tales).

Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Sites 1-37 have electric hookups. The other sites are standard (no hookups). Each campsite also  a parking spur, table fire ring and grill.

Campsites 50-55 are walk-to (tent only sites) near Beaver Pond. The walk from the parking area to the sites range from 60 to 100 feet. Each of these sites also have a table, fire ring and grill.

Campground amenities include drinking water, flush toilets, hot-water showers and trash collection The park also has three group pavilions, a picnic/day use area, a playground, basketball courts and swimming beach.

Area Recreation and Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, paddle-boarding, fishing, swimming, picnicking and wildlife viewing. Ice fishing, sledding, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are also popular in the winter.

The rolling, partially-wooded terrain is host to a wide variety of wildlife. An uphill trail through the forest affords a spectacular view of Otsego Lake; the Beaver Pond and Woodland trails are picturesque and of interest for the 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.

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Amenities
  • Bathhouse
  • BBQ Grills
  • Campground Host
  • Campsite Tables
  • Cell Service Fair
  • Drinking Water
  • Fire Pit
  • Fire Rings
  • Firewood Available
  • Grills
  • Group Pavilion
  • Pets OK
  • Picnic Tables
  • Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
  • RV Hookups
  • Showers
  • Trash Collection
Activities
  • Basketball
  • Biking
  • Bird Watching
  • Canoeing
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Fishing
  • Geocaching
  • Hiking
  • Ice Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Lake
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature Trails
  • Paddle boarding (SUP)
  • Paddle Boating
  • Photography
  • Picnicking
  • Playground
  • Snowshoeing
  • Sports Court
  • Stargazing
  • Swim Beach
  • Swimming
  • Walking Trails
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Winter/Snow Sports
1527 County Road 31
Cooperstown, New York 13326
607-547-8662
Lat / Long:

42.79306, -74.8675

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Regions
Campsite Types
  • ADA
  • Camper Van
  • Electric Hookup
  • RV
  • Tent
  • Trailer
  • Walk-To
# of Campsites:

66

# of RV Hookup Campsites:

37

Campsite Vehicle Size:

20 to 50 feet.

Season:

Early June – Mid October

Elevation:

1,200

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Glimmerglass State Park Bath House
Glimmerglass State Park Beach
Glimmerglass State Park Beach Pavillion
Glimmerglass State Park Beach Playground
Glimmerglass State Park Beaver Pond
Glimmerglass State Park Day Use Area & Pavillion
Glimmerglass State Park Hyde Hall Covered Bridge
Glimmerglass State Park Hyde Hall Mansion
Glimmerglass State Park Kayak Launch
Glimmerglass State Park Meadow Trail

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