Glimmerglass State Park
New York State Park · Otsego County
Glimmerglass State Park entrance fee
$7 per vehicle — Vehicle Entrance Fee: Cars: $7 Bus Fee: $35
Glimmerglass State Park hours
Park Hours: Open seven days a week, year-round, from dawn until dusk.
2026 Swimming Season: Open 5/23/2026 weekends until 6/14/2026, open seven days 6/15/2026 through Labor Day, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm.
2026 Camping Season: 5/15/2026 to Columbus Day
Park Office Hours:
In season: Late May - Labor Day, 7:30 am to 8:00 pm
Off-season: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Hours as published by NY State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Glimmerglass State Park
Rolling, partly wooded ground overlooking Otsego Lake — the "Glimmerglass" of Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales — eight miles from Cooperstown. An uphill forest trail opens onto the lake; the Beaver Pond and Woodland trails run through wildflowers and ferns.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- 🧭 Geocaching
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚿 Showers
- 🛝 Playground
- 🚐 RV Dump Station
More New York state parks with swimming
Camping options
- Campsites
Facility hours
Ice Skating:
Ice skating will be offered at the West Picnic Shelter daily from Daylight to Dusk, ice conditions permitting. No Fee. Bring your own skates!
During the Winter season, a porta-jon is available at Beaver Pond. The Park Office restroom is open daily, Monday through Friday. Check the Facebook page for updates.
Shelter Rentals:
Available for reservation, mid-May to Columbus Day, 8:30 am to 9:00 pm. Reservations can only be made through reserveamerica.com or by calling 1-800-456-2267.
Schedules for pools, museums, campgrounds, tours and other facilities inside the park, as published by NY State Parks — not the park's own opening hours.
Contact
Phone607-547-8662
Address1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown, NY 13326
🎒 Gear up for Glimmerglass State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Bike helmets
- Water shoes
- Handheld GPS
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
- Tackle kits
- Daypacks
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