Gilbert Lake State Park, a New York State Park located near Oneonta

GILBERT LAKE STATE PARK

GILBERT LAKE STATE PARK
18 CCC Road
Laurens, New York 13796

Phone: 607-432-2114
Reservations: 607-432-2114

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.

FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW

Day-UseFishingyes

Huntingyes

Hiking Trailyes

Swimming Beachyes

Bike Trailsyes

BoatingLaunch Rampsyes

CampingPrimitiveyes

Electric Sitesyes

WinterActivitiesyes

AccommodationsGolf Courseyes

Fishing

You can enjoy fishing in a serene lake setting, home to species like largemouth bass and brown bullhead. The park also offers ice fishing during winter months for adventurous anglers. A variety of panfish including bluegill and pumpkinseed are available too.

Location

Gilbert Lake State Park is located near Oneonta

Nearby Parks

Robert V. Riddell State Park

Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park

Glimmerglass State Park

Picnicking

Gilbert Lake State Park offers picnic tables, grills and pavilions. Enjoy a meal by the lake or in wooded areas.

Birding

The park offers diverse birding opportunities with over 200 species recorded. It's home to waterfowl, songbirds and raptors. Birdwatchers can explore three nature trails or the lake area itself for sightings.

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews

July 24 Good Times Noodle Salad ! by Bruce Glover

my parents brought my brother and I here all thru the 60s we enjoyed renting a different cabin each summmer . swimming was always good , building a fire in the fireplace each night , I only have wonderful memories of this place,

June 16 courteous Staff members. by Jim Wright

After visiting the CCC Museum and leaving the park, noticed keys to my car which was parked in Sidney was missing. An in charge staff member quickly and politely came to my aid as we traced my movements about the area with his final suggestion being to check the the entrance to the auto I was riding in.there they were partially hidden under the seat on the passenger side. God Bless him , he saved my day t hanks so much!!!!

May 26 Years

I have been to gilbert lake since 1983 every year Since I was 14 months old. I am now 29 so 28 years I have enjoyed it beauty and fun. I am so happy that my son, 8 months old is coming for his first run! Thank you staff and rangers!