Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Hours of Operation

• Park Hours: Open seven days a week, year-round, from dawn until dusk. 

• 2024 Swimming Season: 

  Open 5/25/2024 weekends until 6/17/2024, open seven days 6/17/2024 through Labor Day 

  
  

• 2024 Camping Season: 5/17/2024 to Columbus Day 

  
  50 campsites, 6 people max, minimum 2 night stay.

  Primitive Camping:  Mid May to Columbus Day

  All reservations must be made through reserveamerica.com or 1-800-456-2267

• Park Office Hours:  
  In season:  Late May - Labor Day 7:30am to 8pm
  
  Off season: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Ice Skating:  
  Ice skating will be offered at the West Picnic Shelter daily from Daylight to Dusk, ice conditions permitting. No Fee. Bring your own skates!

  During the Winter season, a porta jon is available at Beaver Pond.  The Park Office restroom is open daily Monday through Friday.  Check Facebook page for updates.
• Shelter/Tent Rentals:  
  Available for reservation, mid-May to Columbus Day, 8:30am to 9pm.  Reservations can only be made through reserveamerica.com  or call 1-800-456-2267.
  
  West Shelter, capacity 100-200
  Lakeview Shelter, capacity 100
  Beachfront Shelter, capacity 65
  Tents (3), capacity 40 each

• Boat Launching:
  Available a short distance from the parking area for personal non-motorized boats.

Fees & Rates

Most New York State Parks charge a vehicle use fee to enter the facility. Fees vary by location and season. A list of entry fees and other park use fees is available below. For fees not listed or to verify information, please contact the park directly.

The easy-to-use Empire Pass card is $80- and your key to all-season enjoyment with unlimited day-use entry at most facilities operated by State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation including forests, beaches, trails and more. Purchase online or contact your favorite park for more information. Learn more about our Admission Programs including the Empire Pass.

• Beach/Swimming
• Included in day use/vehicle entry fee. 
• Camping
• $15-$25 per night
  
  
  Primitive Camping: 
  Sun - Thurs. $12
  Fri, Sat and Holidays. $16
  
  *Additional $5 per night for out-of-state patrons.
• Vehicle Entrance Fee
• Cars $7 Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day
  Bus Fee: $35
  
  

Maps

New! Download this park's digital map to your iOS Apple and Android device.

• Glimmerglass State Park Trail Map

Firewood source maps show a 50-mile radius from which untreated firewood may be moved to this campground. For more information see firewood restrictions.

• Firewood Source Map (pdf)

• Camping Map (pdf)
• Google Earth file (kmz)
• Trail Map (pdf)