1. Thacher State Park offers numerous picnic tables and grills for visitors.
2. There are two large pavilions available for group picnics or events.
3. Picnic areas provide stunning views of the Hudson Valley, Green Mountains, and Adirondacks.
4. The park's open fields offer plenty of space to spread out a blanket for a casual picnic experience.
5. Visitors can enjoy their meal while observing local wildlife in its natural habitat at designated spots throughout the park.

Birdwatchers can enjoy spotting various species like warblers, vireos and thrushes. The park's diverse habitats attract a wide range of birds throughout the year. Raptors such as hawks are often seen soaring above cliffs during migration season in spring and fall. Winter brings sightings of woodpeckers, nuthatches, chickadees among others.