Press Release
May 16, 2011
Dan Keefe
518-486-1868
Cumberland Bay Campground Opening Postponed to June 23
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced Cumberland Bay State Park campground will remain closed an additional four weeks until June 23 due to flooding.
State Parks officials said high flood levels in Lake Champlain continue to plague portions of the park. Clean-up efforts cannot begin until the water substantially recedes and campsites dry out. State Parks will contact 47 customers with Cumberland Bay reservations for the period May 26 through June 22 and will issue a full refund.
Macomb Reservation State Park, located just 12 miles from Cumberland Bay, has opened ahead of schedule to accommodate campers. Camping reservations at Macomb and other state campgrounds can be made online or by phone through ReserveAmerica. Reservations are accepted for campsites and cabins, from one day to nine months in advance of the planned arrival date, by calling toll free 1-800-456-CAMP or online www.ReserveAmerica.com.
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees 178 state parks and 35 historic sites. For more information on any of these recreation areas, call 518-474-0456 or visit http://www.nysparks.com