State Parks Near Glens Falls, New York
27 state park units lie within 50 miles of Glens Falls, including 15 parks across the line in Vermont and Massachusetts. The closest is Moreau Lake State Park, about 7 mi southwest of town. 3 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Moreau Lake State Park7 mi southwest
- Within 25 miles
- 3of 27 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 116 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 12pets allowed
State parks near Glens Falls, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Glens Falls; driving distance is usually longer.
Moreau Lake State Park
In Saratoga County, about 7 miles southwest of Glens Falls, Moreau Lake State Park covers about 6,644 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Moreau Lake State Park →Grant Cottage State Historic Site
Popular activities here are historic sites and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Grant Cottage State Historic Site →Saratoga Spa State Park
Saratoga Spa State Park is a 1,984-acre park in Saratoga County, in Saratoga Springs.
Hours, fees and rules for Saratoga Spa State Park →Lake St. Catherine State Park
The park supports golf, disc golf, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 61 campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake St. Catherine State Park →Fisher Scott Memorial Pines
Fisher Scott Memorial Pines is a natural area in Bennington County, about 13 miles northeast of Cambridge.
Hours, fees and rules for Fisher Scott Memorial Pines →Lake Shaftsbury State Park
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 15 campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Shaftsbury State Park →Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site
Covering about 386 acres, Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site lies in Rensselaer County, about 3 miles northwest of North Bennington.
Hours, fees and rules for Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site →Bomoseen State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Bomoseen State Park →Emerald Lake State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, swimming, fishing, ranger programs, and hiking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Emerald Lake State Park →Half Moon Pond State Park
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking. On the water side, there is boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 63 campsites (RV sites, tent sites, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Half Moon Pond State Park →Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park
Things to do include hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park →Peebles Island State Park
The park supports winter sports, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Peebles Island State Park →Grafton Lakes State Park
Grafton Lakes State Park is a 2,613-acre park in Rensselaer County, about 12 miles east of Troy.
Hours, fees and rules for Grafton Lakes State Park →Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Covering about 266 acres, Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site lies in Montgomery County, about 4 miles west of Amsterdam.
Hours, fees and rules for Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site →Woodford State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Woodford State Park →Johnson Hall State Historic Site
Covering about 34 acres, Johnson Hall State Historic Site lies in Fulton County, in Johnstown.
Hours, fees and rules for Johnson Hall State Historic Site →Lowell Lake State Park
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Lowell Lake State Park →Jamaica State Park
Things to do include swimming, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are 59 campsites (RV sites, tent sites, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Jamaica State Park →Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
Covering about 2 acres, Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site lies in Albany County, in Rensselaer.
Hours, fees and rules for Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site →Taconic Trail State Park
Covering about 1,175 acres, Taconic Trail State Park lies in Berkshire County, about 8 miles west of North Adams.
Hours, fees and rules for Taconic Trail State Park →Crailo State Historic Site
Covering about 1 acres, Crailo State Historic Site lies in Rensselaer County, in Rensselaer.
Hours, fees and rules for Crailo State Historic Site →Clarksburg State Forest
Covering about 3 acres, Clarksburg State Forest lies in Berkshire County, about 4 miles north of North Adams.
Hours, fees and rules for Clarksburg State Forest →Gifford Woods State Park
Popular activities here are fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include 41 campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and showers. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Gifford Woods State Park →Clarksburg State Park
For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Clarksburg State Park →Thacher State Park
Thacher State Park is a park in Albany County, about 10 miles southwest of Colonie.
Hours, fees and rules for Thacher State Park →Camp Plymouth State Park
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking. Water access includes a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 6 campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Camp Plymouth State Park →Cherry Plain State Park
Cherry Plain State Park is a 178-acre park in Rensselaer County, about 14 miles northwest of Pittsfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Cherry Plain State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Glens Falls
- Grant Cottage State Historic Site 9 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Lake St. Catherine State Park 25 mi northeast · 61 campsites
- Lake Shaftsbury State Park 31 mi southeast · 15 campsites
- Bomoseen State Park 32 mi northeast · 65 campsites
- Emerald Lake State Park 32 mi east · 103 campsites
+ 6 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Glens Falls
- Lake St. Catherine State Park 25 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Lake Shaftsbury State Park 31 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Half Moon Pond State Park 34 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Woodford State Park 42 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Gifford Woods State Park 49 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 1 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Glens Falls
- Lake St. Catherine State Park 25 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Lake Shaftsbury State Park 31 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Bomoseen State Park 32 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Emerald Lake State Park 32 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Half Moon Pond State Park 34 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 7 more in the list above
Swimming near Glens Falls
- Lake St. Catherine State Park 25 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lake Shaftsbury State Park 31 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Bomoseen State Park 32 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Emerald Lake State Park 32 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Half Moon Pond State Park 34 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 3 more in the list above
Hiking near Glens Falls
- Lake St. Catherine State Park 25 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Lake Shaftsbury State Park 31 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Bomoseen State Park 32 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Emerald Lake State Park 32 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Half Moon Pond State Park 34 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
+ 7 more in the list above
Fishing near Glens Falls
- Lake St. Catherine State Park 25 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Lake Shaftsbury State Park 31 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Bomoseen State Park 32 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Emerald Lake State Park 32 mi east · Fishing listed
- Half Moon Pond State Park 34 mi northeast · Fishing listed
+ 6 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Glens Falls
What is the closest state park to Glens Falls?
Moreau Lake State Park is the closest, about 7 miles southwest of Glens Falls in a straight line. Next are Grant Cottage State Historic Site and Saratoga Spa State Park.
How many state parks are near Glens Falls?
27 state park units are within 50 miles, and 3 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Glens Falls have camping?
11 parks list camping, the nearest being Grant Cottage State Historic Site, Lake St. Catherine State Park and Lake Shaftsbury State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Glens Falls?
Yes, at 12 parks, including Lake St. Catherine State Park, Lake Shaftsbury State Park and Bomoseen State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Glens Falls?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Saratoga Springs, NY18 mi south
- Near Schenectady, NY38 mi south
- Near Rutland, VT39 mi northeast
- Near Gloversville, NY40 mi southwest
- Near Albany, NY45 mi south
- Near North Adams, MA51 mi southeast
- Near Pittsfield, MA62 mi south
- Near Claremont, NH66 mi east
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.