Glimmerglass State Park
1527 County Highway 31
Cooperstown, NY 13326
- General Information: (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, cross-country skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing, ice fishing, winter hiking.
Pavilion Information
Glimmerglass has three pavilions. Prices range from $75 to $200 and can accommodate 65 to 200 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 Hours: Open seven days a week, year-round, from dawn until dusk.
2024 Swimming Season:
Open 5/25/2024 weekends until 6/17/2024, open seven days 6/17/2024 through Labor Day
2024 Camping Season: 5/17/2024 to Columbus Day
50 campsites, 6 people max, minimum 2 night stay.Primitive Camping: Mid May to Columbus Day
All reservations must be made through reserveamerica.com or 1-800-456-2267
- Park Office Hours:
In season: Late May - Labor Day 7:30am to 8pm
Off season: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Ice Skating: Ice skating will be offered at the West Picnic Shelter daily from Daylight to Dusk, ice conditions permitting. No Fee. Bring your own skates!During the Winter season, a porta jon is available at Beaver Pond. The Park Office restroom is open daily Monday through Friday. Check Facebook page for updates.
- Shelter/Tent Rentals:
Available for reservation, mid-May to Columbus Day, 8:30am to 9pm. Reservations can only be made through reserveamerica.com or call 1-800-456-2267.
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 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.
- Beach/Swimming
- Included in day use/vehicle entry fee.
- Camping
- $15-$25 per night Primitive Camping:
Sun - Thurs. $12Fri, Sat and Holidays. $16
*Additional $5 per night for out-of-state patrons. - Vehicle Entrance Fee
- Cars $7 Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day
Bus Fee: $35
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.
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Glimmerglass State Park
Amenities Information
- Amenities
- Biking
- Campsites, Cabins & Lodging
- Canoeing/Kayaking * Accessible Kayak Launch
- Fishing
- Food
- Hiking
- Ice Fishing
- Pavilions and Shelter Rentals (Accessible)
- Playgrounds
- Showers
- Snowshoeing/X-Country Skiing
- Swimming Beach (Accessible)
- Documents