Cumberland Bay State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $7Annual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions6-ft leash
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- parks.ny.gov(518) 563-5240
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. Details last changed Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Cumberland Bay State Park is a 308-acre park in Clinton County, about 3 miles northeast of Plattsburgh.
Visitors come for winter sports and swimming. Water access includes a swimming beach. There are also cabins for rent.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
Park open from mid-May to Columbus Day.
2026 Camping/Cabin Reservations: 100, 200, 300 loops: 5/15 - 10/11 400 Loop: 5/22 - 9/6 Please note within the camping season time frame, some loops/sites may open later or close earlier. For more details, please call the park or visit Reserve America.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vehicle entrance fee | $7 |
| Buses | $35 |
| $15-$29/night | $15 |
| $15-$29/night | $29 |
| *Additional (resident) | $5 |
Official wording
Vehicle Entry Fee Toll Booth Hours: 5/23-9/7: 8AM-9PM • Vehicle entrance fee $7.00 • Buses $35 Campsites $15-$29/night *Additional $5/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: playgrounds.
A maximum of two pets are allowed in campsites and day use areas unless prohibited by sign or directive. 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
Campsites
$15-$29/night
*Additional $5/night for non-NYS residents
From the official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Winter sportsSwimmingCamping
Swimming
2026 Swimming Season: 6/27 - 9/6, 11am - 7pm.
Amenities
Facilities
- Showers
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
Water
- Swimming beach
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: Food, Showers, Swimming Beach
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 102 Commodore Thomas MacDonough Highway
Plattsburgh, NY 12901 - Nearest town
- Plattsburgh — about 3 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 44.7334, -73.4212
- Phone
- (518) 563-5240
Entrances
- Main Entrance
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
Main Entrance
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New York State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 30, 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 30, 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