Cherry Plain State Park
10 State Park Road
Petersburg, NY 12138
- General Information: (518) 733-5400
- Secondary Phone: (518) 279-1155
Cherry Plain State Park has 175 acres and features a day use picnic area on Black River Pond, with a public restroom nearby. The park also has a boat launch, bridle paths and hiking, biking and nature trails that serve for cross-country skiing in the winter. Anglers fish for bass, bullheads and pickerel and may also ice fish in winter.
The park has 10 trailer sites, 10 lakeside tent sites as well as 10 "hike-in" tent sites available for overnight camping.
Pavilion Information
Cherry Plain has two pavilions/tents. Prices range from $75 to $100 and can accommodate 80 to 100 people. Check availability at ReserveAmerica.com.
Current Water Quality - Beach Results
Pet Policy: A maximum of two pets are allowed in campsites and day use areas unless prohibited by sign or directive. Pets are to be supervised at all times and either be crated or on a leash not more than 6-feet in length. Proof of rabies inoculation shall be produced if requested by staff. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches (this does not apply to service animals).
Hours of Operation
- Park Office Contact Numbers -
May-Labor Day: 518-733-5400
September-April (facility closed for season) Call Grafton Lakes State Park 518-279-1155 Park Hours:
Open for Day Use and Camping Memorial Day Weekend through June 27th, Fridays and weekends only (including Memorial Day Monday)
Open for Day Use and Camping June 28th through Labor Day, DAILY
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
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$6 per vehicle for day use (vehicle entrance fees
are included with camping) $35 per non-profit group bus$75 per commercial busEntrance Fee Applied:Memorial Day to June 27th, Fridays and weekends only (including Memorial Day Monday) and June 28th to Labor Day, Open Daily
- Boat Rental
Deposit of $20, plus a form of ID is required for each boat.
Rowboats - $5 per hour
Kayaks - $4 per half hour- Camping
- $12-$19/night
*Additional $5/night for non-NYS residents
Camping fees are listed on www.reserveamerica.com. - Pavilion/Tent
- Pavilion/tent rentals are available for reservation from Memorial Day weekend through June 28th, weekends only (including Memorial Day Monday). They are available daily from June 28th through Labor Day. Go to ReserveAmerica.com to book a location.
Additional Documents
Maps
New! Download this park's digital map to your iOS Apple and Android device.
Firewood source maps show a 50-mile radius from which untreated firewood may be moved to this campground. For more information see firewood restrictions.
Deer and small game hunting are allowed in season. Park hunting permit dates are September 1st to August 31st to cover the NYS DEC hunting permit dates.
- Complete and sign the hunting permit (PDF provided) – if you are submitting via email the permit must be scanned as a document, no pictures of the permit will be accepted.
- Provide a copy of your current hunting license
- Submit your permit and hunting license to the park office via email (graftonlakesadmin@parks.ny.gov) or mail to P.O. Box 163, Grafton, NY 12082.
Amenities Information
- Amenities
- Biking
- Boat Launches
- Boat Rentals
- Camper Assistance Program
- Campsites, Cabins & Lodging * Campsites only
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Ice Fishing
- Pavilions and Shelter Rentals (Accessible)
- Playgrounds
- Showers
- Snowmobiling
- Snowshoeing/X-Country Skiing