Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Hours of Operation

• Open year round, sunrise to sunset
  
  
  Big Bend Preserve: Gates open at 7:00am and close at sunset.
• State Park operates year-round. Park hours and facility operations (including swimming) are subject to change. Patrons are encouraged to contact the park directly to confirm operating hours before traveling.
  Vehicle access in the winter months is limited, weather permitting.
• Moreau Lake State Park Nature Center: September 2, 2024-May 26, 2025 10:00am-3:00pm, Friday – Sunday (subject to change). The nature center is also open for school vacations and at patron requests.

• 2024 Swimming Season

  May 25th through September 2nd

  10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., daily

• Concession Stand: September 2- October 14, Saturdays and Sundays 10:00am-6:00pm
• Boat/Kayak Rental: Closed for the season

• Picnic Shelter: 5/1 - 10/10. Advance reservations available.

• Pavilion & 20x30 Canvas Tent Rental: (reservations through Reserve America)

  Fernwood & Palmertown Pavilion: April 26th – October 14th

  20x30 Canvas Tent Rental: May 20th – September 2nd

• 2024 Camping Season:(reservations through Reserve America)
  Loop A: May 3rd – November 23rd (Dump Station closed after October 14th, please plan accordingly)
  Loops B, C, D, E: May 3rd – October 13th
  Loops F, G: May 24th – September 1st
  Group Campsite: May 24th – September 1st
  
  

• Sunset Cabin: May 3rd - October 17th
  Weekly Rental (Friday - Friday)
  Check In: 3:00 p.m. Check Out: 11:00 a.m.
  Pets not permitted / RV Campers & Tents not permitted

• Campground Cottage/Lakeshore Cottage: May 5th - October 12th
  Weekly Rental (Friday - Friday)
  Check In: 3:00 p.m. Check Out: 11:00 a.m.
  Pets not permitted / RV Campers & Tent not permitted
• White Birch Cabin Colony:
  Weekly Rental May 2th - October 16th (Thursday - Thursday)
  Weekend Rental from October 17th - November 23rd (Thursday - Sunday)
  Check In: 3:00 p.m. Check Out: 11:00 a.m.
  
  
• RV Campers & Tents not permitted
  Pets not permitted in Deer, Pine Tree, Fisherman, Bear cabin.
  Pets permitted in Moose, Eagle cabin ONLY (requires proof of rabies vaccination).
  
  
  There is a 1.5 mile hike to the cabins along untreated surfaces of varying conditions starting October 12th. Please contact park office for more information.
• Winter Hours of Operation
  Hours are weather permitting and subject to change
  Park is open daily from sunrise to sunset
  Office Hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (snowshoe rentals available during Office Hours)
  Snowshoe Rental: in season $5/half day $10/whole day. Ice skates free to use.
  Snowshoes available for rent at the office
  Lake Access Gates open 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (weather permitting and subject to change)
  Nature Center open Saturday – Monday 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  Cross Country Skiing: Groomed trails during winter season, weather conditions permitting.
• Generator Hours: 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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.

• Vehicle Entrance Fee

• 5/4 - 5/24 (collected weekends & holidays) - $6.00/car
  5/25 - 9/2 (collected daily) - $8.00/car
  9/3 - 10/14 (collected weekends & holidays) - $6.00/car

• Camping

• $18.00 per night weekday rate (Sun-Thurs)
  $22.00 per night weekend rate (Fri-Sat)
  $1.25 Walk-in Charge
  $7.25 Reservation Fee charged by Reserve America

  Additional $5.00/night for non-NYS residents  
  Each site allows a maximum of 2 Tents (or 1 Camper/RV, +1 Tent), 2 Vehicles, 6 People, and up to 2 household pets. Must bring proof of rabies vaccination for all pets (NOT TAGS)
  

• Reservations

• For Reservations Contact: Reserve America 1-800-456-CAMP(2267)
  www.reserveamerica.com 

   
  *Reservations are strongly recommended for weekend stays*

• Cottages

• Cottages: Rented on a weekly basis only - Friday to Friday
  
  Lakeshore Cottage: Sleeps 6 people, 2 cars, no pets/ no smoking/no tents or campers allowed
  5/03 - 5/23: $400 per week
  5/24 - 6/06: $575 per week
  6/07 - 7/11: $800 per week
  7/12 - 9/05: $1,000 per week
  9/06 - 10/17: $400 per week
  
  Campground Cottage: Sleeps 4 people, 2 cars, no pets/no smoking/no tents or campers allowed
  5/03 - 5/23: $400 per week
  5/24 - 7/11: $525 per week
  7/12 - 9/05: $650 per week
  9/06 - 10/17: $400 per week

• Cabins

• Sunset Cabin: Sleeps 4
  5/03 - 5/23 - $300 per week
  5/24 - 7/11: $425 per week
  7/12 - 9/05: $550 per week
  9/06 - 10/17: $300 per week

  No Pets/No Smoking/No Tents allowed
  
  Fishermen Cabin/Moose Cabin*/Pine Tree Cabin (Sleeps 4)

  5/02 - 5/22: $328 per week
  5/23 - 7/10: $453 per week
  7/11 - 9/04: $578 per week
  9/05 - 10/16: $328 per week

  *Moose Cabin is pet friendly.

  Bear Cabin/Eagle Cabin*/Deer Cabin (Sleeps 6)

  5/04 - 5/24: $403 per week
  5/25 - 7/12: $478 per week
  7/13 - 9/06: $603 per week
  9/07 - 10/11: $403 per week

  *Eagle Cabin is pet friendly.

• Boat and Kayak Rental
• To be determined
• Environmental Education Program Fees
• Adults: $5.00/person
  Children (under 12): $1.00/person
  Special Programs & School Groups: $3.00/person
  Guided Kayak Program: $15.00/person
  
  Friends Group Members: Free
  If you paid the Vehicle Entrance Fee: Programs are free (excluding cost for kayak rentals)
  Campers are charged for programs.
• Equestrian Permits
• Please see the following Application and Rules for an equestrian permit.
  $20.00 Seasonal permit (4/1/2024 - 3/31/2025)
  $10.00 daily permit
• Seasonal Boat Storage Permits
• $95.00 seasonal permit, April 1 - November 1
  Storage has been filled for this season. Please contact the Park Office for further information 518-793-0511
• Group Campsite
• (reserve through Reserve America)
  $75.00 per night (Sunday - Thursday)
  $95.00 per night (Friday - Saturday)
  Group Camping allows a maximum of 6 cars, 8 tents (No RV/Campers allowed), 35 people, pets allowed. Must bring proof of rabies vaccination for all pets (NOT TAGS).
• Snowshoe Rental
• $5.00 up to 4-hour rental
  $10.00 up to 8-hour rental
  Hours of operation 8:00am – 4:00pm
• Cabins
• No Pets (unless otherwise noted)/No Smoking/No Tents allowed
  Additional $25/week on all cabin & cottage rentals for non-NYS residents

Maps

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

• Moreau Lake 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)

• Google Earth file (kmz)
• Camping Loop Map (pdf)
• Day Use Map (pdf)
• Trail Map (pdf)
• Big Bend Preserve Trail Map (pdf)
• Moreau Lake Hunting Map 2024-25 (pdf)

Key BCA Criteria:

- Migratory concentration site

- Diverse species concentration site

- Species at risk site

The Moreau Lake BCA is within Moreau Lake State Park. Moreau Lake BCA is a stopover site for Neotropical migratory songbirds especially forest dwelling migrants during both spring and fall migrations. The site supports a diversity of birds associated with upland forest. It is also a significant wintering site for the state and federally threatened Bald Eagle and regularly supports state threatened Pied-billed Grebe (possible breeder) and Northern Harrier (spring and fall migration); and state species of special concern Cooper's Hawk (possible breeder) and Red-shouldered Hawk (probable breeder).

Download a copy of the BCA map.

Deer hunting is permitted in a limited area in season. Moreau Lake State Park follows the dates of the New York State hunting seasons.

• Application for Moreau Lake's Hunting Season Parking Pass (top part of application needs to be returned to park office)
• Moreau Lake Hunting Map

Hunting is not permitted within 500 feet of any building, road, playground, or parking lot, and all trails are considered safety zones where hunting is not allowed.