GLIMMERGLASS STATE PARK Campground - 50 Sites, Maps & Photos

Glimmerglass State Park overlooks Otsego Lake, the "Glimmerglass" of James Fenimore Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales. The rolling, partially-wooded terrain is host to a wide variety of wildlife. An uphill trail through the forest affords a view of Otsego Lake; the Beaver Pond and Woodland trails are picturesque and of interest for their variety of wildflowers, shrubs, ferns, and mosses. The Hyde Hall Mansion, Covered Bridge, and a self-guided Beaver Pond Nature Trail are within park boundaries and open to visitors. Winter visitors can go cross-country skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, and winter hiking. All sites have a picnic table, grill, and fire ring. Warm showers are available. Campfire wood for sale in the park.

Location: Glimmerglass State Park is located eight miles outside the village of Cooperstown, on Otsego Lake.

Recreation: Park activities include biking, hiking, fishing, picnicking, and camping; and winter ice fishing, ice skating, and cross-country skiing.

Nearby: Nearby are Betty & Wilbur Davis State Park, Canadarago Boat Launch, Mine Kill State Park, Herkimer Home State Historic Site, Hyde Hall State Historic Site and Gilbert Lake State Park.

Important information

Park Rules & Information: There is a limit of one unit of hard-wheeled camping equipment per site, or two tents per site. There is a limit of 6 persons per site. Maximum of 2 vehicles allowed per site. Additional cars will be charged a fee. Swimming at the beach starts at the end of May on weekends only. Beginning mid-June, there is daily swimming. Quiet Hours: 10PM to 8AM and are strictly enforced. When biking, children under 14 years old must wear helmets. Rollerblades, roller-skates, and skateboards are not allowed at the park. ATTENTION PET OWNERS: Current proof of rabies inoculation is required at check-in (metal tags will not be accepted). At any time during your stay, pet owners may be required to provide proof of rabies inoculation upon request. Be sure to have this information available to present to park staff. Where pets are permitted, there is a maximum limit of 2 pets per site. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6ft and under control at all times. Do not leave pets unattended and always clean up after them. Pet owners/permit holders are liable for any damage, personal injury, or nuisance caused by the pet. SWIMMING: Each year the campground makes every effort to provide safe swimming opportunities by testing the water and by keeping the swimming areas staffed with lifeguards. Please be aware that if the safety of our swimmers is compromised due to lack of lifeguard coverage or water quality issues, swimming will be prohibited. Swimming cannot be a guaranteed activity; therefore, we cannot offer refunds on camping stays. We apologize for this inconvenience as it may occur with little advance notice. Looking to reserve a campsite for just 1 night? If you make your reservation within 3 days of your arrival, you can book a 1-night stay online or through the Call Center. *Applies to campsites only. PRE-REGISTRATION: Have an existing reservation? Don't forget to PRE-REGISTER!! Two days prior to arrival, you can sign into Reserve America and pre-register. IT SAVES TIME. LENGTH OF STAY: A camping party and their equipment may occupy a site for a maximum of 14 continuous nights. After which, the camping party and equipment must leave the site and facility for 48 hours before registering again for another site. Please Note: To ensure fairness for all NY customers, any reservation with departure dates outside the 9-month Maximum Window cannot be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made. OPRHP General Camping Rules, Information, and Cancellation Policy