Cherry Plain State Park Campground

Cherry Plain State Park is nestled in the woods of the Taconic Valley. The park's 175 acres are a quiet alternative to other parks in the region. The park's setting on Black River Pond features a sandy beach with adjacent picnic grounds and a boat launch. The park also has bridle paths and hiking, biking, and nature trails that serve as cross-country ski trails in winter. Anglers enjoy fishing for bass, bullheads, and pickerel here. A special feature of the park is a Charcoal Kiln Site that can be found by hiking a trail that begins at the southern corner of the main parking lot. The Capital District Wildlife Management Area surrounds the park and offers another 4,153 acres of forested land for outdoor recreation.

General Park Information: - There is no guarded swimming at this location.

• Children under 10 years of age shall at all times be under the supervision of a parent, guardian or responsible custodian (18 years or older).
• Glass containers, alcoholic beverages, and pets are not allowed on the beach.
• All boats and canoes are required to have lifejackets (PFD`s) for each person. Please do not swim from any boats. No motors are allowed on Black River Pond.
• You must be 21 years of age to possess or consume alcoholic beverages. An alcohol permit is required for large amounts of alcohol. Please obtain a permit at the park office.

Things To Do:

• Picnicking - Family picnic areas consist of grills, picnic tables and comfort stations; no reservations required. A group picnic shelter is reservable by calling the park office.
• Camping - The park has thirty campsites available.
• Boating - Canoes, rowboats and sailboats may be launched at Black River Pond. Rowboats and paddle boats are available for rental.
• Fishing - Black River Pond offers excellent fishing opportunities.
• Hunting - During the hunting season certain areas are open to hunters. For more information about hunting in the park, please call the park office or the Grafton Lakes State Park office at (518) 279-1155.

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. .

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