Glimmerglass State Park
1527 County Highway 31
Cooperstown, NY 13326
- Phone: (607) 547-8662
Glimmerglass State Park, located eight miles outside the village of Cooperstown, overlooks Otsego Lake, the "Glimmerglass" of James Fenimore Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales. The rolling, partially-wooded terrain is host to a wide variety of wildlife. An uphill trail through the forest affords a spectacular view of Otsego Lake; the Beaver Pond and Woodland trails are picturesque and of interest for the variety of wildflowers, shrubs, ferns and mosses.
The Hyde Hall Mansion, Covered Bridge, and a self-guided Beaver Pond Nature Trail are within park boundaries and open to visitors. Winter visitors can go tubing, cross-country skiing, ice skating, showshoeing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, winter hiking.
Current Water Quality - Beach Results.
Household pets only; caged or on a leash not more than 6 feet. Not allowed in the bathing areas.
Hours of Operation
- Open year-round.
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.2017 Camping Season: 5/12/17 - 10/8/17
50 campsites, 6 people max, minimum 2 night stay.
Primitive Camping: Beaver Pond Loops #38-#56; all are walk-in only sites except #44-#49 which can be reserved through Reserve America; available year-round.- Park Office Hours: Vary throughout season. Call park for details.
In season: Late May - Labor Day.
Friday - Saturday, 8 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Sunday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Off season: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Snowtubing: Available on Jan. & Feb. weekends only (weather permitting).
- Shelter/Tent Rentals:
Available for reservation, mid-May to Columbus Day, 9:00 a.m. to sunset. Call park to reserve.
West Shelter, capacity 100-200
Lakeview Shelter, capacity 100
Beachfront Shelter, capacity 65
Tents (3), capacity 40 each Boat Launching:
Available a short distance from the parking area for personal non-motorized boats.
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
- Campsites
- $15-$25/nightPrimitive Camping: Sun - Thurs. $12Fri, Sat and Holidays. $16
*Additional $5/night for out-of-state patrons - Shelter/Tent Rentals
- Beachfront Shelter (capacity 65):
- Weekdays: $75
- Weekends/Holidays: $125
Lakeview Shelter (capacity 100):
- Weekdays: $100
- Weekends/Holidays: $175
Tents (3) (capacity 40 each): $60 ea.
West Shelter (capacity 100-200):
- Weekdays: $75 / $125
- Weekends/Holidays: $100 / $150 - Snow Tubing (Winter only)
- $5 per person
- Vehicle Entrance Fee
- Cars: $7 (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
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.
Firewood source maps show a 50-mile radius from which untreated firewood may be moved to this campground. For more information see firewood restrictions.
Amenities, Activities & Information
- Amenities
- Campsites
- Dumping Stations
- Food
- Nature Trails
- Pavilions
- Picnic Tables (Accessible)
- Playgrounds
- Showers
- Swimming Beach (Accessible)
- Tent/Trailer Sites (Accessible)
- Activities
- Biking
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Ice Fishing
- Ice Skating
- Recreation Programs (Accessible)
- X-Country Skiing
- Documents
- Snow tubing at Glimmerglass (pdf)
- Resources
- Friends of Glimmerglass State Park