Gilbert Lake State Park
Currently closed for the season. Opens May 15, 2026 and operates through October 11, 2026. Reservations available through ReserveAmerica up to 9 months in advance.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 12:25AM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with maximum heat index values from 100 to 110 this afternoon, and from 95 to 105 Friday afternoon. Temperatures will stay very warm at nighttime limiting the ability for cooling of non air-conditioned places. * WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
About
Gilbert Lake State Park sits in the scenic foothills of the Catskills in Otsego County, encompassing a peaceful lake and three ponds surrounded by rolling, forested hills. The campground features 135 sites split between two areas: Hilltop (sites 1-57) and Deer Run (sites 59-135), with select sites offering electric hookups at 15 or 30 amps. Additionally, 33 cabins ranging from 4-person to 6-person capacity provide a more sheltered camping experience. The park offers over 12 miles of interconnecting trails for hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. Summer visitors enjoy a guarded swimming beach, kayak rentals, fishing, a disc golf course, and playgrounds. A nature center and recreation programs run seasonally. Note that cell service is very poor throughout the park. Quiet hours are enforced from 10 p.m. to 8 p.m., and generators may only run from 9-11 a.m. and 5-9 p.m. Each campsite accommodates up to 6 people and 2 tents. Pets are welcome at campsites with a maximum of two per site, current rabies vaccination, and a 6-foot leash requirement.
Directions
The park is located at 18 CCC Road, Laurens, NY 13796. For GPS navigation, use 870 County Route 12, Laurens, NY 13796.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $21 - $156 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (607) 432-2114 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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