Campground Details - Cherry Plain State Park, NY - ReserveAmerica

Description

Cherry Plain State Park is nestled in the woods of the Taconic Valley. The park's 175 acres are a quiet alternative to other parks in the region. The park's setting on Black River Pond features a sandy beach with adjacent picnic grounds and a boat launch. The park also has bridle paths and hiking, biking, and nature trails that serve as cross-country ski trails in winter. Anglers enjoy fishing for bass, bullheads, and pickerel here. A special feature of the park is a Charcoal Kiln Site that can be found by hiking a trail that begins at the southern corner of the main parking lot. The Capital District Wildlife Management Area surrounds the park and offers another 4,153 acres of forested land for outdoor recreation.

Geography:

Cherry Plain State Park, opened to the public in 1962, is located 19 miles southeast of Grafton and seven miles north of Stephentown, off NYS Route 22.

Recreation:

Biking, boating, fishing, hiking, hunting, and picnicking are the park's most popular summer activities; winter visitors ice fish, snowmobile, and cross-country ski.

Facilities:

The park's facilities include a beach, boat launch sites and rentals, campsites, a nature trail, picnic tables and pavilions, and showers.

Nearby Attractions:

Nearby parks include Grafton Lakes State Park, Schodack Island State Park, Peebles Island State Park, Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site, and Crailo State Historic Site.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
Boat Launch Boat Rental Boating Comfort Station Fishing Hiking Hiking Trail Horseshoe Pitching Hunting Nature Study	Parking Picnic Shelter Picnic Tables Picnicking Playground Showers Swimming Swimming - River Viewing Platform/Overlk Water Fillup Station

Alerts and Important Information

Cherry Plain will be open weekends only from May 7 to June 18, 2010 AND Sept.10 to Oct 10, 2010. From June 19 to Sept. 9, 2010 sites are open weekdays and weekends.

The swimming area is scheduled to be open Wednesdays through Sundays, from the July 4th weekend through Labor Day weekend (closed Mondays, except holidays and Tuesdays). Please check back here or contact the park directly for further updates and details.

To insure fairness for all NY customers, any reservation with departure dates outside the 9-month Maximum Window can not be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made.

Reminder of General Park Rules:

Children under 10 years of age shall at all times be under the supervision of a parent, guardian or responsible custodian (18 years or older)
Glass containers, alcoholic beverages and pets are not allowed on the beach.
All boats and canoes are required to have lifejackets (PFD`s) for each person. Please do not swim from any boats. No motors are allowed on Black River Pond.
You must be 21 years of age to possess or consume alcoholic beverages. An alcohol permit is required for large amounts of alcohol. Please obtain a permit at the park office.
Pets must be on a leash (not exceeding six (6) feet in length) and under control at all times. Proof of rabies inoculation may be requested. Please clean up after your dog as a courtesy to others.
This is a Carry in-Carry out NYS park. Please take home your picnicking litter and dispose of it properly.

What to do in the park:

Picnicking - Family picnic areas consist of grills, picnic tables and comfort stations; no reservations required. A group picnic shelter is reservable by calling the park office. Camping - The park has twenty campsites available.
Swimming - The small sandy beach on Black River Pond is the parks most popular summer attraction. The beach is open daily from late June to Labor Day from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. The beach area includes comfort stations, locker rooms and a vending room.
Boating - Canoes, rowboats and sailboats may be launched at Black River Pond. Rowboats and paddle boats are available for rental. Fishing - Black River Pond offers excellent fishing opportunities. Ice fishing is promoted and encouraged, ice conditions permitting.
Peak season: A person may be the primary site occupant for 14 total days of camping within a 16 day period. S/he must leave the park for 48 hours once they have stayed the maximum number of days allowed before beginning a new reservation.
Hunting - During the hunting season certain areas are open to hunters. For more information about hunting in the park, please call the park office or the Grafton Lakes State Park office at (518) 279-1155.

Getting There:

Cherry Plain State Park
25 STATE PARK ROAD
Berlin NY 12022

Located 19 miles southeast of Grafton and 7 miles north of Stephentown, off NYS Rte 22 on CCC Dam Road. 518-279-1155

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Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (518) 733-5400
Information: (518)279-1155

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CHERRY PLAIN STATE PARK, NY