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CUMBERLAND BAY, NY

Status: Closed through Thu May 13 2010   Season Dates
Max reservation window: Sat Aug 21 2010   Later Dates

Description

Cumberland Bay State Park, on the west shore of Lake Champlain, is a very popular day-use area because of its large natural sand beach and picnic grounds with tables and grills. The park has campsites, a playground, and playing fields. Cross-country runners frequent the park in the fall.

Geography:

Cumberland Bay State Park is located on Lake Champlain, although it is part of the Thousand Island State Park Region. It is 160 miles east of the Thousand Islands area.

Recreation:

Park visitors enjoy romping on the playing fields, camping, picnicking, and lounging on the beach. The park is a runner's paradise, especially in the fall.

Facilities:

The park's food pavilions, picnic tables, showers, and campsites are all handicapped-accessible; other park offerings include the beach and playing fields.

Nearby Attractions:

Macomb Reservation State Park, John Brown Farm State Historic Site, Point Au Roche State Park, and Crown Point State Historic Site are all nearby.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Basketball
  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Comfort Station
  • Convenience Store
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • Parking
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicking
  • Playground
  • Recreation Programs
  • Sail Boarding
  • Sail Boating
  • Showers
  • Swimming - Beach
  • Telephone
  • Volleyball
  • Water Skiing
Within 10 Miles
  • Antiquing
  • Bird Watching
  • Boat Launch
  • Cultural Activities
  • First Aid Station
  • Golfing
  • Hiking
  • Interpretive Center
  • Interpretive Programs
  • Jet-Skiing
  • Powerboating
  • Restaurant
  • Rock Climbing
  • Shopping

Alerts and Important Information

  • All pets must have proof of currently effective rabies inoculation. Pets must be under constant control either in a cage or on a leash not exceeding six feet in length. Pets are prohibited on the beach or in the picnic area.
  • Quiet hours are in effect from 10 p.m. through 7 a.m.
  • Swimming is allowed in guarded areas when lifeguards are on duty.
  • Recycling is mandatory.

    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.

  • Getting There:

    Cumberland Bay
    152 CUMBERLAND HEAD RD.
    Plattsburgh NY 12901

    Located north of Plattsburgh on Route 314. 518-563-5240

    Phone Park for More Information:

    Project Office: (518)563-5240