Point Au Roche State Park
The bike path, which connects the Nature Center to the Day use area, is currently undergoing reconstruction. We ask our valued patrons to use alternative trails at the park, while work is underway. The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of May. Thank you for your cooperation.
19 Camp Red Cloud Road
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
- Phone: (518) 563-0369
Point Au Roche State Park, on the northwestern shore of Lake Champlain, is a mixture of open and forested areas, most of them natural and undeveloped. The park's large day-use area has a protected, sandy beach and picnic facilities. Boating and fishing are popular activities, as are volleyball, softball and other games. The park offers 60 designated mooring sites in Deep Bay. The Nature Center offers a variety of programs; and, is available to the public all year. The park's trails, including nature, hiking and biking trails, wind through interesting habitats, from forest to marsh to shoreline. The trails are in use all year for school programs, nature hikes and cross-country skiing. The park also provides access for ice fishing.
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 & Trails open year-round.
Nature Center programs year-round; phone: 518-563-6444- 2019 Swimming Season: 6/22 - 9/2, 11 am - 7 pm
- Boat Launch, open year round, dawn to dusk, daily.
- Moorings: Mother Day Weekend - Columbus Day
Mooring Collection: (5pm-9pm); Special circumstances (7am-9am) - Shelter rentals (2) available by permit.
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.
- Moorings
Boaters are asked to hook to any of the available mooring lines; none are reserved. The park staff will approach the patron's boat, by way of a dinghy, to register the boat, answer questions and collect the appropriate mooring fees. This will occur between 5:00pm and 9:00pm. Due to special circumstances, this effort will be moved to the following morning, in which case, the collection will take place between 7:00am and 9:00am.
The mooring fee is charged to any boat hooked to one of the mooring lines. It should not be mistaken for an overnight fee. Any boaters who refuse to pay, will be asked to unhook from the mooring line. When multiple boats are hooked to one single line, the boaters, will be asked to separate.- Morring Fees
Mooring Usage Fee $17
Surcharges:
Weekend/Hol $4 (The weekend fee is charged on Friday and Saturday evenings (or) Saturday and Sunday mornings.)
Out-of-State $5- Shelter Reservation Fee
- $60
- Vehicle Entry Fee
Day Use $7 (Days when the guarded swimming area is open)
After 4 PM $5
Day Use $6 (Days when the guarded swimming area is closed)
After 4 PM $4
Bus Use (Daily)
Commercial $75
Non Profit $35Toll Booth Hours:
5/17 - 9/2: 6:00am - 8:00pm
Maps
New! Download this park's digital map to your iOS Apple and Android device.
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Point Au Roche State Park
Saturday, June 29, 2019 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Point Au Roche State Park
Join us for our celebration of International Mud Day' Playing in mud is a good sensory activity, may help build theimmune system, and is just plain fun! Join other children around the globe in a day of splashing, rolling, squishing,sliding, making mud pies, and more! Kids should wear a bathing suit or old clothing and prepare to get filthy! There willbe a clean-up station, but if you value your car, please bring a towel and a change of clothes for your children.
Monday, July 1, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Point Au Roche State Park
Join a park naturalist for our nature-themed story and playtime for ages 0-5! Come for themed stories, songs, and art projects from 10-10:30, then stay for some outdoor playtime! This week we'll explore, dissect and read about the beautiful flowers we have around us - and then head outside to find some.
Saturday, July 6, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Point Au Roche State Park
Join a park naturalist for a "microhike" as we stay in one place and get a bug's eye view to explore the tiny animals and plants living right under our noses. All ages and abilities welcome!
Wednesday, July 10, 2019 09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Point Au Roche State Park
This half-day training provides participants with an introduction to the biology and identification of common terrestrial invasive plants/forest pests affecting the Adirondack region. Attendees learn about New York's iMaplnvasives database and how to report occurrences of invasive species using their mobile app.
Amenities, Activities & Information
- Amenities
- Boat Launches
- Grills
- Nature Trails * Nature Center
- Pavilions (Accessible)
- Picnic Tables (Accessible)
- Playgrounds (Accessible)
- Playing Fields
- Powerboats
- Showers (Accessible)
- Swimming Beach
- Activities
- Biking
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Ice Fishing
- Recreation Programs (Accessible)
- Snowshoeing Trails
- X-Country Skiing