New York State Park · Rensselaer County
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.
Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.
$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
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.
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.
Phone518-279-1155
Address254 Grafton Lakes State Park Way, Grafton, NY 12082
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