Point Au Roche State Park
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 open to the public all year (the Nature Center is currently being remodeled and will be closed until the 2017 season). 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
Must have proof of current rabies vaccination - certificate inoculation or dated collar tag. Household pets only, caged or on a leash, not more than 6 feet. Not permitted in picnic or bathing areas.
Hours of Operation
- Park, Nature Center & Trails open year round.
- 2017 Swimming Season: 6/24 - 9/4, 11 am - 7 pm
- Boat Launch, open year round, dawn to dusk, daily.
- Moorings: Mother Day Weekend - Columbus Day
Mooring Collection: June-August: (5pm-9pm); May, Sept. & October: (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 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.
- Moorings
Nightly $17
Surcharges
Weekend/Hol $4
Out-of-State $5- Shelter Reservation Fee
- $60
- Vehicle Entry Fee
Day Use (Peak) $7
After 4 PM $5
Day Use (NonPeak) $6
After 4 PM $4
Bus Use (Daily)
Commercial $75
Non Profit $35Toll Booth Hours:
5/20 - 9/4: 7:30AM to Dark
Maps
New! Download this park's digital map to your iOS Apple and Android device.
Monday, July 24, 2017 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Point Au Roche State Park
Join park naturalist, Grace Mayhew, for a guided walk along moderate trails. Please meet at the nature center. Topics will include wildflowers, tree identification, birds, mammals, reptiles, and general ecology!
Tuesday, July 25, 2017 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Point Au Roche State Park
Join park naturalist, Grace Mayhew, outside of the nature center. Every Tuesday night will feature a different documentary, and discussion. Topics include Rachel Carson (July 11th), the Adirondacks (July 18th), and Pacific Salmon (July 25th).
Recommended ages 13 and up
Cancellation Policy: Program will be cancelled if it rains. Call (518) 569-8720 for more information.
Monday, July 31, 2017 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Point Au Roche State Park
Join park naturalist, Grace Mayhew, for a guided walk along moderate trails. Please meet at the nature center. Topics will include wildflowers, tree identification, birds, mammals, reptiles, and general ecology!
Amenities, Activities & Information
- Amenities
- Boat Launches
- Grills
- Nature Trails
- 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
- Documents
- Nature Programs (pdf)