Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center

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Address
605 Old Saratoga Road
Gansevoort, NY 12831
Latitude 43.226803
Longitude -73.708542

The Nature Center at Moreau Lake features numerous wildlife mounts, pelts, skulls and other ephemora. Park staff lead numerous nature-based recreation programs for children and adults year-round, including hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing on over 20 miles of trails.Education programs crafted especially for schools and clubs are also offered. Topics include winter survival, predator/prey relationships, beaver ecology, amphibians and much more.

Nature center staff are also available to bring programs to classrooms and other settings.The facility itself features an outside deck, universally accessible entrance and trail with interpretive signs. The conference room in the facility offers a projection screen, tv with video capability, and the capacity to accomodate larger groups.

Not permitted in building

Hours of Operation

  • Memorial Day-Labor Day, seven days a week, 10am-4:00pm
    The nature center is also open on request and as staffing allows throughout the year.
Mon 07 Jul
Learn to Swim
Monday, July 7, 2025 08:15 AM - 08:45 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
In Person registration paperwork must be filled out by July 5th and must be handed to the lifeguards at the first aid station. First come first serve, class size limited. Registration forms can be found at the link here.
Registration: Required
Mon 07 Jul
Learn to Swim
Monday, July 7, 2025 09:15 AM - 09:45 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
In Person registration paperwork must be filled out by July 5th and must be handed to the lifeguards at the first aid station. First come first serve, class size limited. Registration forms can be found at the link here.
Registration: Required
Tue 08 Jul
Learn to Swim
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 08:15 AM - 08:45 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
In Person registration paperwork must be filled out by July 5th and must be handed to the lifeguards at the first aid station. First come first serve, class size limited. Registration forms can be found at the link here.
Registration: Required
Tue 08 Jul
Learn to Swim
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 09:15 AM - 09:45 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
In Person registration paperwork must be filled out by July 5th and must be handed to the lifeguards at the first aid station. First come first serve, class size limited. Registration forms can be found at the link here.
Registration: Required
Wed 09 Jul
Learn to Swim
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 08:15 AM - 08:45 AM
Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center
In Person registration paperwork must be filled out by July 5th and must be handed to the lifeguards at the first aid station. First come first serve, class size limited. Registration forms can be found at the link here.
Registration: Required