Point Au Roche State Park
Point Au Roche State Park
The Point au Roche Nature Center will be closed until 11/22/24. Little Explorers on 11/18/24 has been cancelled. All other programming expected to continue as schedule with updates to locations. Please see Point au Roche State Park's Facebook page for updates.
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19 Camp Red Cloud Road
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
- General Information: (518) 563-0369
- Secondary Phone: (518) 563-6444
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.- 2024 Swimming Season: 6/29 - 9/2, 11 am - 7 pm
- Moorings: Not available this season
- Boat Launch, open year round, sunrise to sunset, daily.
- 2024 Shelter Rentals: 5/17 - 10/14
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 2024 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 2024 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:
5/24-9/2
7AM-7PM Vehicle entrance fee $7.00Bus 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.
Saturday, November 23, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Point Au Roche State Park
Monday, November 25, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Point Au Roche State Park
Friday, November 29, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Point Au Roche State Park
Saturday, November 30, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Point Au Roche State Park
Monday, December 2, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Point Au Roche State Park
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