Swim at Glimmerglass State Park

Glimmerglass State Park is a 593-acre state park located north of Cooperstown, in Otsego County, New York. While this park is a little further than we typically suggest here we thought it deserved mentioning.

The rolling, partially-wooded terrain is host to a wide variety of wildlife. An uphill trail through the forest affords a spectacular view of Otsego Lake; the Beaver Pond and Woodland trails are picturesque and of interest for the 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 tubing, cross-country skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing, ice fishing, winter hiking.

Amenities
Biking
Campsites, Cabins & Lodging
Fishing
Food
Hiking
Ice Fishing
Pavilions and Shelter Rentals (Accessible)
Playgrounds
Showers
Snowshoeing/X-Country Skiing
Swimming Beach (Accessible)

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Minutes from cabin: 65


Swim, Kayak, & Hike at Gilbert State Park

Gilbert Lake lies in wooded, hilly terrain in the foothills of the Catskills. The park has over 12 miles of hiking trails.

  • Biking
  • Boat Rentals
  • Campsites, Cabins & Lodging (Accessible)
  • Disc Golf
  • Fishing
  • Food (Accessible)
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Pavilions and Shelter Rentals (Accessible)
  • Playgrounds
  • Showers (Accessible)
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snowshoeing/X-Country Skiing
  • Swimming Beach (Accessible)
  • Visitor Center (Accessible)

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Minutes from cabin: 40