Established Camping
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
Location
Thompson's Lake Campground — Thacher State Park is located in New York
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
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileUnknown
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
Drive Time
- 23 min from Albany
- 1 hr 3 min from Glens Falls
- 1 hr 8 min from Kingston
- 1 hr 12 min from Pittsfield