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
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.
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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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.
Booking Window
Campsite
Sat Oct 05 2024 - Fri Jul 04 2025Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.
Pavilion
Fri Oct 18 2024 - Thu Sep 04 2025Reservations must be made 14 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.
Tent Shelter
Fri Oct 18 2024 - Thu Sep 04 2025Reservations must be made 14 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.
Services and Amenities
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
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 PARK10 STATE PARK ROAD
Petersburgh NY 12138
Phone Number:
Information:
(518) 733-5400Cherry 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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