Glimmerglass State Park
Glimmerglass State Park
Glimmerglass State Park
4.5
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Queenstravelbuff
New York City, NY17,587 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Beautiful Park with great vistas of Lake Otsego.
This park has several things to do, There is the oldest Covered Bridge in the US, Hyde Bridge, it has a public beach for swimming on lake Otsego and it has Hyde Hall, which is an english style mansion dating from 1827. The Mansion is on a bluff overlooking the lake. Parking is $7 at the beach, but is Free at the Hyde Hall Parking lot if you go to Hyde Hall. I belive you can also rent Kayaks to use on Lake Otsego
This park has several things to do, There is the oldest Covered Bridge in the US, Hyde Bridge, it has a public beach for swimming on lake Otsego and it has Hyde Hall, which is an english style mansion dating from 1827. The Mansion is on a bluff overlooking the lake. Parking is $7 at the beach, but is Free at the Hyde Hall Parking lot if you go to Hyde Hall. I belive you can also rent Kayaks to use on Lake Otsego
Written 5 September 2023
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Laurie P
Cortland, NY8,602 contributions
Jul 2020
On a beautiful Wednesday during COVID season, we arrived about 9:30 in the morning to walk around a bit and see different views of the lake. It is a good time to arrive. Swimming starts about 11, and the park was much busier when we left. We pretty much had the whole place to ourselves.
We went to the oldest covered bridge in the US, and walked a trail there. We drove to the swimming area and walked around, then drove to the Hyde Hall and walked a bit around there. We looked into taking a tour...but it wasn't going until 11 and we didn't have time to stay that long. We were given information about the buildings outside, and we walked around to see them.
The Lake is gorgeous from this State Park.
We will be back!
We went to the oldest covered bridge in the US, and walked a trail there. We drove to the swimming area and walked around, then drove to the Hyde Hall and walked a bit around there. We looked into taking a tour...but it wasn't going until 11 and we didn't have time to stay that long. We were given information about the buildings outside, and we walked around to see them.
The Lake is gorgeous from this State Park.
We will be back!
Written 10 August 2020
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petercbenson
Poughkeepsie, NY14 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We camped here on an overnight trip to Cooperstown and the Madison-Bouckville Antique Week. The camping area is well tended: grass mowed and each site included a picnic table, charcoal grill, and fire pit. Bathroom facilities were clean and had flush toilets, sinks with mirrors, and private showers. We were one of just a few campers with tents. Most people were in RVs. We camped on a Sunday night, and the campsite was quiet with no loud parties or noisy campers. Firewood from the camp office was cheap at $5. The beach was better than other reviews led us to expect. The water stays pretty shallow (so much so that one of the lifeguard chairs is set out in the water) but it gets deep enough to swim in. The beach is sandy and the water was clear and free of seaweed. When we swam at 6:00 PM we were just about the only people there. The historic covered bridge was interesting and a short walk from the beach. I'll definitely return if I'm in the area!
Written 16 August 2023
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Cheri D
Yardville, NJ508 contributions
Sept 2022
What a beautiful park with beautiful views of the lake and surrounding areas. There is a fee, as there is in all of the state parks. Camping sites are available. Seasonal activities such as picnicking and swimming are available. Plenty of hiking trails. We spent the day here bringing a picnic lunch and hiking a number of the trails. We found them to be well marked and had no problem navigating them. There are some flat trails, but there are some more challenging with lots of ups and downs, but we did take our time with them. Just beware! Bears do frequent this park as is clearly marked on one of the trailheads and in the camping area! We were bold and took that trail and no bear spotted! Oh! Do visit Hyde Mansion located within the park, but a separate fee for the guided tour through the house. Well worth the additional cost which was relatively inexpensive.
Written 28 November 2022
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MAConvert
Berkshires, MA489 contributions
Sept 2021
This is a lovely park. We hiked the trails, which were really nice (lots of mosquitos on the lower trails, but Sleeping Lion was mosquito-free). We also really enjoyed sitting on the beach and watching the water birds. It's the off season, so there weren't many people there, and it was a very pleasant way to spend the morning several times while we were there.
Written 19 September 2021
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Aikoprod
Kew Gardens, NY73 contributions
May 2021 • Family
Glimmerglass State Park is on Otsego Lake on the opposite side of Cooperstown. We went for a hike on the Sleeping Lion Trail. The incline on the trail was challenging for this 60 year old man, but I did it without too much worry.
There is tons of parking.
There is tons of parking.
Written 21 May 2021
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nycebh
New York City, NY329 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
Drove around the lake a sun was going down. Enjoyed hiking near the covered bridge which is the oldest covered bridge in America. Look for the friendly chipmunks that live in the rocks. Late in the day get great reflections of bridge in the stream. Don’t feed the local black bears near bridge and beaver pond. Wonderful to see the lake surrounded by autumn colors.
Written 22 October 2021
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TophersTravels71
New Jersey374 contributions
Jan 2020
Would love to visit in the spring...beach house looks super cool and the lake is probably gorgeous. As it was, we went on a beautiful hike in the snow in January! Seriously, it was lovely and we enjoyed the serenity of the place.
Written 4 February 2020
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talia_lewi
Oneonta, NY47 contributions
Jun 2021
I follow the park/beach on Facebook. They are always really good about posting the hours and costs (parking). The day after we went, they even posted that the credit card machine was down so to bring cash for parking - a great tip! The staff is really friendly and the beach is always clean.
Written 21 June 2021
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Joebob747
Neenah, WI384 contributions
Sept 2022
Great little find. We stopped on the way out of Cooperstown. Nice covered bridge and fancy house of the original property owner. Beach looked large and clean. Fall colors were just starting so we had an enjoyable time walking some of the trails.
Written 28 September 2022
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Is Monday, July 5th considered a holiday so Seniors have to pay to get in?
Written 3 July 2021
SaraY
Albany, New York
Are there spots to go fishing? And is this park open for day trips over Labor Day Weekend?
Written 3 September 2020
Are there any fireworks shows locally for Labor Day Weekend?
Written 13 August 2018
kimpacheco84
Amsterdam, New York
We would like to visit for the day and are wondering if dogs are allowed ?
Written 7 September 2017
Yes, we encountered folks walking dogs while we were hiking
Written 8 September 2017
There is a $7 per car charge for day use of the beach and park.
There is lots of parking, nice picnic area with grills, a couple of different playgrounds, snack bar, and very clean and large bathrooms & changing rooms.
There is a different charging schedule for overnite camping and that can be booked & info can be found on ReserveAmerica's website. Overnite camping includes use of the beach/park; I live locally so just usually go for the day to hang out -- actually, I was there for 4 or so hours yesterday and it was absolutely gorgeous!!! Highly recommend! (Bring bikes, scooters, kayaks, etc -- great space for all of that)
Written 31 July 2017
Yes there are small playgrounds in each of the 3 camping loops and one at the picnic area at the beach.
Written 5 September 2016
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