Brochure InfoTake the Virtual Tour! - GILBERT LAKE STATE PARK Gilbert Lake State Park's lake and three ponds lie in wooded, hilly terrain in the foothills of the Catskills. In addition to cabins and campsites, the park has more than 12 miles of interconnecting trails for hikers, skiers, snowmobilers and snowshoers. Playgrounds and a disc golf course, as well as swimming, boating, and fishing are also featured.Brochure Info - OrientationGilbert Lake State Park is located in the foothills of the Catskills, north of Oneonta. Much of the park lies in the town of New Lisbon, in Otsego County.Brochure Info - RecreationActivities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking, hunting, disc golf, and a softball field. In the wintertime; snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.Brochure Info - Facilities and RestrictionsPark visitors can enjoy the beach, boating, accessible cabins and campsites (with showers and a dumping station), a disc golf course, playground, food concessions, and picnic tables.Brochure Info - Nearby AttractionsNearby state parks include Glimmerglass State Park, Bowman Lake State Park, Oquaga Creek State Park, and Chenango Valley State Park. Other attractions in the vicinity include the Baseball Hall of Fame, Farmers Museum, Howe Caverns, Hanford Mills Museum, and the Civilian Conservation Corps Exhibit and Nature Center.Key InfoPark Rules & Information: There is very poor cell service at the park. Maximum occupancy per campsite is 6 people. Maximum number of tents per campsite is 2. Tents are NOT permitted on Cabin sites. The permit holder must be at least 18 years of age to rent a campsite/cabin and must be present at all times. Park staff will check ID upon check-in. Chainsaws, subletting of camping areas, roller-blades, firearms, and fireworks are not allowed in the park. Firewood available at park, fires are allowed in designated areas only. Campers must be on site before the park closes and visitors must leave by 10PM. Park closes at sunset. Water is centrally located. Quiet hours 10PM to 8AM. Smoking is not permitted in the cabins. Generators may be used between the hours of 9AM to 11AM and 5PM to 9PM. There is an overflow parking area available for 3rd vehicles for a fee. CABINS: Cabins require a 7 or 14-night minimum stay ALL SEASON. Restrictions are as follows: Cabins 1-12 and 17-21 require a Sunday to Sunday stay. Cabins 13-16 and 22-33 require a Saturday to Saturday stay. 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. 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. Looking to reserve 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 a reservation already? Don't forget to Pre-Register!! 7 days prior to your arrival you can sign into Reserve America and pre-register. IT SAVES TIME when checking in on the day of arrival. 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 PolicyImportant Information for Daily EntranceDirectionPLEASE NOTE: GPS navigation to Park is NOT accurate. PLEASE follow road side signs from main roadways. From Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse: Thruway (I-90) East to exit 30, Herkimer; Rte 5S West to Rte 51 South. Left on County Rte 12, follow signs four miles to park entrance. From Albany: I-88 West to Rte 205 (exit 13); Rte 205 North to Laurens; County Rte 12 West to park entrance. New York: Thruway (I-87) to exit 21 (Hudson-Catskill); Rte 23 West to Oneonta; Rte 205 to Laurens; County Rte 12 to park entrance. 607-432-2114Season Date DescGilbert Lake State Park - 2023 Camping Season CAMPSITES: Sites 1-57: Friday, May 19 - Sunday, October 8, 2023 Deer Run Electric Sites 59-76, 80-89: Friday, May 19 - Sunday, October 8, 2023 Deer Run NON-Electric Sites 77-79, 90-135: Friday, June 16 - Sunday, September 3, 2023 CABINS: Cabins require a 7-night minimum stay all season. Cabins 001-012, 017-021 (Sunday - Sunday rental): Sunday, May 21, 2023 - Saturday, October 7, 2023 Cabins 013-016, 022-033 (Saturday - Saturday rental): Saturday, May 20, 2023 - Friday, October 6, 2023Booking Window Product InfoFee Cancellation DescPlease read our Fees and Cancellation Policies