Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 8:30 a.m. – sunset (Mid-may to columbus day)
- Entrance fee
- See fee details
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions6-ft leash
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- parks.ny.gov(607) 547-8662
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 230 acres, Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park lies in Otsego County, about 6 miles southeast of Cooperstown.
Visitors come for winter sports, fishing, and hiking. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8:30 a.m. – sunset | Mid-may to columbus day |
Official wording
Cottages are open year round Cabins are open year round Please bring your own sheets, blankets, towels & pot holders. Dishes, silverware, glassware & pots/pans are provided. Sunset Pavilion is open Mid-May to Columbus Day, 8:30am to Sunset If having a wedding, please call Glimmerglass State Park at 607-547-8662
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| $1,000/week during peak season (5-night minimum required), Friday to Wednesday (11 a.m. checkout). | $1 |
| A | $200 |
| Addition (resident) | $28 |
| $7/night for non-NYS residents (resident) | $7 |
Official wording
Vehicle Entry Fee There is no vehicle entry fee for day use at this facility Full Service Cottage • $1,000/week during peak season (5-night minimum required), Friday to Wednesday (11 a.m. checkout). A $200 Refundable Deposit is required at check-in. • 12-night maximum stay Maximum: 8 people per cottage Addition: • $28/week for non-NYS residents • $7/night for non-NYS residents
New York park passes
- Empire Pass — from $80. Unlimited day-use vehicle entry at most State Parks and DEC facilities (one vehicle at a time) Details
- Golden Park Program — free. Free vehicle entry on non-holiday weekdays for NY residents 62+ Details
- Access Pass — free. Free or discounted use for NY residents with disabilities Details
- Lifetime Liberty Pass — free. Free or discounted use for NY resident veterans and Gold Star parents, spouses, children Details
- Every Kid Outdoors (NPS 4th-grade pass) — free. Free entry for 4th grade students Details
From the New York state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-800-456-2267
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions · leash up to 6 feet
Not allowed in or on: cottages); playgrounds.
A maximum of two pets are allowed in campsites and day use areas unless prohibited by sign or directive (not allowed in cottages). Pets are to be supervised at all times and either be crated or on a leash not more than 6-feet in length. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches (this does not apply to service animals).
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Full Service Cottage
- $1,000/week during peak season (5-night minimum required), Friday to Wednesday (11 a.m. checkout). A $200 Refundable Deposit is required at check-in.
- 12-night maximum stay
Maximum: 8 people per cottage
Addition:
- $28/week for non-NYS residents
- $7/night for non-NYS residents
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
FishingHikingWinter sportsCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Accessible amenities: Event Rentals: Pavilions, Shelters
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Camping: New York State Parks cabins and cottages are currently open for new reservations. Reservations are required and can only be made in advance by calling toll-free 1-800-456-CAMP or newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com. No walk-up camping stays will be accepted.
Getting there
- Address
- 133 Davis Road
Schenevus, NY 12155 - Nearest town
- Cooperstown — about 6 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 42.6636, -74.8329
- Phone
- (607) 547-8662
Entrances
- Entrance
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
Entrance: Park Office
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New York State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- NY State Parks 'All Locations' park finder (server-rendered, ?page=N)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology