Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Hours of Operation

• Park is open year-round, from dawn to dusk.
• 2017 Swimming Season:
  5/27/17 - 6/18/17, weekends and holidays, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  6/19/17 - 9/4/17, daily, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  
• Camping/Cabins:
  135 Campsites, maximum of 6 people/site.
  33 Cabins available; 7-14 day reservation during peak season
  2017 Cabins available:  5/12/17 - 10/9/17
  2017 Camping Season: 5/12/17 - 10/9/17
  
  Campsites
  Hilltop (sites #1-57): 5/12-10/9
  Deer Run (sites #58-76, 80-89): 5/19-9/4
                (sites #77-79, 90-135): 5/25-9/4
  
  Reserve through ReserveAmerica at 800-456-CAMP(2267)
• Boat Rentals (rowboats & kayaks):
  5/27/17 - 6/18/17, weekends and holidays, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  6/19/17 - 9/4/17, daily, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  *Please note that launching is available a short distance from the parking area for personal non-motorized boats.

• Shelter Rentals: 
  Mid-May to Columbus Day, 9 a.m. - sunset.
  Call park to reserve.
  
  Briggs Shelter & Kitchen, capacity 60
  Large Shelter, capacity 200
  Beach Shelter, capacity 40

• Deer hunting permitted, bow only.  Contact the park for details.

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 Empire Pass -- whether a card for $80 or a vehicle-affixed decal for $65 -- is 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. Apply 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
• Boat Rentals
• Kayaks:
     - Single:  $10/hour
     - Double:  $15/hour
  Row Boats:  $7/hour 
  
• Campsites/Cabins
• Campsites:
  $15-$27/night
  *Additional $5/night for out-of-state patrons

  
  Cabins:
  Daily rate is 1/4 the weekly charge
  Cabins: $406 - $540/week
  Additional $28/week for Non-NYS resident patrons
  Additional $7/day for Non-NYS resident patrons

• Shelter Rentals
• Beach Shelter (capacity 40):
     - Weekdays:  $100
     - Weekend/Holidays:  $150
  Briggs Shelter and Kitchen (capacity 60):
     - Weekdays:  $150
     - Weekends/Holidays:  $250
  Large Shelter (capacity 200):
     - Weekdays:  $150
     - Weekends/Holidays:  $250
• Vehicle Entrance Fee
• Cars:  $7
  Non-Commercial Bus Fee: $35
  Commercial Bus Fee: $75
  Seasonal Bus Permit: $75
  

Maps

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

• Gilbert 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)

• Cabin Camping Map (pdf)
• Hunting Map (pdf)
• Deer Run Camping (pdf)
• Hilltop Camping Map (pdf)
• Trail Map (pdf)

Self-Issue Hunting Permit

Hunting Map