Grafton Lakes State Park

New York State Park · Rensselaer County

Entrance fee$6 / vehicle
CountyRensselaer
CampingDay use only
DirectionsOfficial NY State Parks pagePark mapTrail mapTrail Map South, Grafton Lakes

About Grafton Lakes State Park

Nearly 2,500 acres and six ponds on the forested plateau between the Taconic and Hudson valleys. Long Pond has a large sandy beach; anglers take trout, pickerel, perch and bass, and every pond has a launch.

Things to do

Amenities & facilities

Facility rentals

Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.

Entrance fee

$6 per vehicle — Vehicle Entrance Fee: Parking Fee: First weekend in May – the Friday before Memorial Day weekend: weekends only - $6 per vehicle; Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day: daily, $8 per vehicle; Day after Labor Day - Columbus Day: weekends only - $6 per vehicle No Vehicle Entrance Fee refunds, including due to inclement weather Bus fees (same whenever the booth is open for charging): $35.00 per bus

Hours

The park is open year-round, 8:00 am until sunset

Welcome Center/Office: Open Wednesday - Monday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Closed Tuesdays)

Day Use/Picnicking/Hiking: Available year-round

Main Parks Restrooms open daily, May through Columbus Day

* Restrooms are available year-round in the Welcome Center during office hours, and a Clevis toilet is available at the end of the main parking lot by the playground during park hours.

Trails are open, conditions permitting.

Playgrounds are open until snowfall.

Hours as published by NY State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

Facility hours

Parking Fee:

First Weekend in May - Friday before Memorial Day weekend, weekends only - $6 per vehicle;

Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day: daily, $8 per vehicle;

Day after Labor Day - Columbus Day, weekends only - $6 per vehicle

Swimming: Swimming is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, daily 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (swimming closes at 5:45 pm)

Boat Rentals:

Currently Open – Operating season is Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. Must be 18 years or older to rent; under 18 must be in a boat with an adult.

Friday: 1 PM - 5 PM

Saturday-Sunday: 11 AM - 5 PM

Holiday Hours: 11 AM - 5 PM

Memorial Day

Labor Day

Food Concession:

Currently Open – Operating season is Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day

Open Daily

Friday - Sunday: 11 AM - 6 PM

Monday - Thursday: 11 AM - 5 PM

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

Phone518-279-1155

Address254 Grafton Lakes State Park Way, Grafton, NY 12082

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