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Gilbert Lake State Park
Spend a lazy day on the lake (or a busy day on the trails) in this woodsy upstate park.
Cabins and campsites in wooded hilly terrain make this state park a cozy getaway. Its terrain in the foothills of the Catskills provides excellent exploration opportunities. Interconnecting trails for hikers run around the lake and three ponds for picturesque backdrops.
The quietest trails are around Ice Pond, Spring Pond and Twin Fawns in the north end. This area of the park is a real treat all year round. In the winter, its relatively gentle inclines and descents make it great for cross-county skiing. Come by in the fall for tremendous autumnal sights as the foliage begins to turn!
Most of the park's camping areas are close to Gilbert Lake in the south. If you're the sports type, this section offers plenty of ways to test your skills. Volleyball nets and a disc golf course sit just to the southeast of the lake.
Cabins and campsites in wooded hilly terrain make this state park a cozy getaway. Its terrain in the foothills of the Catskills provides excellent exploration opportunities. Interconnecting trails for hikers run around the lake and three ponds for picturesque backdrops.
The quietest trails are around Ice Pond, Spring Pond and Twin Fawns in the north end. This area of the park is a real treat all year round. In the winter, its relatively gentle inclines and descents make it great for cross-county skiing. Come by in the fall for tremendous autumnal sights as the foliage begins to turn!
Most of the park's camping areas are close to Gilbert Lake in the south. If you're the sports type, this section offers plenty of ways to test your skills. Volleyball nets and a disc golf course sit just to the southeast of the lake.
Like casting lines in search of that elusive big catch? Gilbert Lake is well-regarded for its bass and trout fishing.
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3 campgrounds in Gilbert Lake State Park
Lined by the wooded, fauna-echoed foothills of the Catskills, Gilbert Lake Cabin Colony is inundated by not only the park’s namesake lake, but three smaller fishing ponds as well. And, with well-working showers and plumbing systems, you’ll be able to wash-off after a long day out on any of those said bodies of freshwater. Read more...
With three picturesque ponds nearby, this mossy green oasis will have you singing sweet songs of freedom the moment your tent goes up. You can skip to the beach, sun out on your kayak, and then relax by the fire with a cold beer in hand—watch the stars dance above and sip on those perfect camp vibes. Early in the morning is the perfect time to tre Read more...
Just east of Gilbert Lake, Deer Run Campground offers up some of the largest campsites in the park. You can voice sweet nothings into your lover’s ear without fear of eavesdropping. The lake and beach are about a 15-20 minute stroll from the campground, but if you prefer to drive, there is a parking lot and pickup/dropoff area. Read more...
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