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Thompson's Lake Campground — Thacher State Park

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New York State Park Campgrounds: Same-day reservations are allowed until 3PM on day of arrival; this applies to campsites only. Reservations can be made online or through the ReserveAmerica Call Center: 1-800-456-2267. Walk-ins are not permitted.

Thompson's Lake Campground, near East Berne, New York, is a fantastic spot for families and friends looking to enjoy the great outdoors. With its clean facilities and friendly staff, it’s a place where you can kick back and soak in the natural beauty around you.

This campground boasts a lovely beach area perfect for swimming and relaxing, along with picnic tables and fire rings for those classic campfire evenings. Visitors have raved about the well-maintained bathrooms and the convenience of having a dishwashing station, making it easy to keep things tidy during your stay. One happy camper noted, “The workers there were friendly and the campers were respectable and kind.”

If you're up for some adventure, you’ll find hiking trails nearby and the chance to explore the stunning views of the surrounding area. The campground is also just a short drive from local attractions, including waterfalls and scenic overlooks, so you can easily mix relaxation with exploration.

Whether you’re pitching a tent or parking your RV, Thompson's Lake Campground offers a welcoming atmosphere that keeps campers coming back year after year.

Description

NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

John Boyd Thacher State Park

Thompson's Lake Campground at Thacher State Park, is a popular campground and recreation area. The park is situated along the Helderberg Escarpment and provides a marvelous panaroma of the Hudson-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondack and Green Mountains.

In addition to its wooded campsites, the campground features a sandy beach, mixed hardwood and conifer forests, limestone outcroppings, and open fields. Recreational opportunities include a volleyball court, horseshoe pits, a playing field, swing sets, carry-in boat access, rental kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards, fishing areas, and nature trails. Interpretive and recreational programs are offered for campers throughout the summer. During the winter, visitors can cross-country ski and ice fish.

<font color="blue"><b>Thompson's Lake Campground does NOT have electric sites. </b></font>

General Information:

  • Maximum of 2 vehicles allowed per site. Additional cars will be charged a fee.
  • Campers arriving after 9PM are asked to call the park or risk losing the reservation.
  • Quiet hours are observed from 10PM to 7AM. Any visitors must leave the park by 10PM.
  • Please do not use bathroom sinks or water spigots to clean cooking utensils.
  • Generator Hours: 9AM to 11AM and 5PM to 9PM.
  • Firearms, fireworks, chainsaws, and subletting are not allowed at the park.

<font color="red"><b>ATTENTION PET OWNERS:</b></font>

  • 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.

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

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Location

Thompson's Lake Campground — Thacher State Park is located in New York

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Directions

The park is located on Route 157, 18 miles southwest of Albany. 518-872-1674

Address

68 Thompson's Lake Rd
East Berne, NY 12059

Coordinates

42.65128157 N
74.05057454 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Firewood Available
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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7 Reviews

Reviewed Nov. 13, 2021

Kid Friendly Campground

This campground has always been my go to. Now that I have kids, I appreciate the playground area near the beach more. All public areas including the bathrooms are very clean.

Site118
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Jun. 30, 2021

Nice place!

Very friendly and helpful staff, well maintained property. Some of the lakeside sites have private foot trails down to the water which was very nice.

Site40
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Thompson's Lake Campground — Thacher State Park by Clayton H., June 30, 2021
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2018

Amazing!

It was fantastic! The workers there were friendly and the campers were respectable and kind. Hiking was near by and also the beach and if you wanted to drive to where the falls are and the overlook it wasn't too far! We had an amazing time!

  • Review photo of Thompson's Lake Campground — Thacher State Park by Katarina P., August 29, 2018
Reviewed May. 31, 2017

Scenic site, accessible location

I only spend a night here. Tagged along with some friends who were camping for the weekend.

This campground us relatively new, so amenities are abundant. Activities are a bit sparse, but the lake offers great swimming and boating. The biggest draw us the proximity to the Capital District. Less than an hour from Albany, so it's an easy way to get out of the city for a day or two.

Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Mar. 12, 2017

Great campground!

I visit here every summer with friends. They have a great beach with swimming, kayak and boat rentals, a nature center next door you can walk too and the bathrooms are refurbished! It's absolutely beautiful!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Thompson's Lake Campground — Thacher State Park have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Thompson's Lake Campground — Thacher State Park has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • Are fires allowed at Thompson's Lake Campground — Thacher State Park?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Thompson's Lake Campground — Thacher State Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Thompson's Lake Campground — Thacher State Park have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Thompson's Lake Campground — Thacher State Park does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Thompson's Lake Campground — Thacher State Park?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is unknown.