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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GILBERT LAKE STATE PARK, NY
Book a Site at GILBERT LAKE 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
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.
Cabin
Sat Jul 06 2024 - Sat Apr 05 2025Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.
Campsite
Sat Jul 06 2024 - Sat Apr 05 2025Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.
Pavilion
Fri Jul 12 2024 - Thu Jun 05 2025Reservations 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)CAMPSITES:
CABINS:
CAMPSITES:
CABINS:
Season Schedule
- Basketball
- Basketball Net/Court
- Biking
- Boating
- Concession
- Cross Country Skiing
- Disc 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
- Cultural Activities
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
Mailing Address:
GILBERT LAKE STATE PARK18 CCC RD
LAURENS NY 13796