Point Au Roche State Park

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Address
19 Camp Red Cloud Road
Plattsburgh, NY 12901

Thousand Islands Region

Latitude 44.785732

Longitude -73.382385

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General Information: (518) 563-0369
Secondary Phone: (518) 563-6444

parks.sm.PointauRocheSP@parks.ny.gov

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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).

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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.

Pavilion Information
Point Au Roche has two pavilions. The day use price is $75 and can accommodate up to 50 people. Check availability at ReserveAmerica.com.

The Vehicle Use Fee (VUF) to gain entry into the park is not included with pavilion rentals.

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 and park trails are open year-round from sunrise until sunset.
Point au Roche Nature Center:
Open Year Round
Thursday-Monday 9:00am-3:00pm
Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
*Closed Christmas and Thanksgiving

Nature Center programs are run year-round. Please contact Nature Center at 518-563-6444 for inquires.
2025 Swimming Season: 6/28 - 9/1, 11 am - 7 pm
Moorings: Not available this season
Boat Launch, open year round, sunrise to sunset, daily.
2025 Shelter Rentals: 5/16 - 10/13

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
** Mooring Lines not available for 2025 season**
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.
Mooring Fees
**Mooring lines not available for 2025 season**
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
Vehicle Entry Fee
Toll Booth Hours:
5/24-9/1
7AM-7PM Vehicle entrance fee $7.00
Bus Use (Daily)
Commercial $75
Non Profit $35
Kayak/Canoe Storage Rack Rental
Daily Rental: 1 boat $10/day 2 boats $15/day "boats must be removed by sunset"
Weekly Rental: 1 boat $25/week 2 boats 40/week "7 day/6nights- boats must be removed by 11am on 7th day"
Seasonal Rental: 1 boat $100/year 2 boats 150/year "April 1st -October 31st"

*Racks are first come/first serve. For more information, please contact park office at 1 (518) 563-0369

Maps

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

Point Au Roche State Park Trail Map

Sat 19 Jul

Camping 101
Saturday, July 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Point Au Roche State Park

Are you new to camping, or want to brush up your camping knowledge? Where should I set-up my tent? (HOW do I set up my tent?!) What gear do I actually need? How do I build a safe campfire? Come get all your questions answered and practice your skills with some experienced campers!

Sat 19 Jul

Fiber Arts Club
Saturday, July 19, 2025 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Point Au Roche State Park

A safe space where people who love fiber arts can enjoy nature, craft, and chat. All experience levels welcome. Bring your own crochet, knitting, embroidery, cross stitch, or other craft to work on or come start a new project!

Sat 19 Jul

Sustainability Saturday - Paper Making
Saturday, July 19, 2025 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Point Au Roche State Park

Join us for this month's Sustainability Saturday! Our most recycled waste in the U.S. is paper and cardboard – but over half of what we throw away still ends up in the landfill. The best thing about paper is that you can just use your old scraps to make more, so that is exactly what we plan to do! We cut a lot of paper for crafts, so we want to put our waste to use! Bring seeds, flower petals, confetti, pet hair/lint, or anything else you can think of to add to your paper – you can keep what you make once it dries!

Sun 20 Jul

Guided Hike
Sunday, July 20, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Point Au Roche State Park

Join a park naturalist to explore the nature trails and look for animal and plant life in the diverse habitats of the park. Length of walk will be about 2 miles on easy trails.

Mon 21 Jul

Little Explorers - Summer Fun!
Monday, July 21, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Point Au Roche State Park

MEETS AT THE BEACH/PLAYGROUND ($7 parking fee applies). Join a park naturalist for our nature-themed story and playtime for ages 0-5! Come explore with stories, songs, and art projects from 10-10:30, then stay for some outdoor playtime! Summer is in full swing, so let's play at the beach! Join us to celebrate summer and learn how to stay safe while you have your fun in the sun!

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Amenities Information

Amenities
Biking
Boat Launches
Canoeing/Kayaking
Equestrian Trails
Fishing
Grills
Hiking
Ice Fishing
Nature Center (Accessible)
Pavilions and Shelter Rentals (Accessible)
Playgrounds (Accessible)
Playing Fields
Showers (Accessible)
Snowshoeing/X-Country Skiing
Swimming Beach

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