Gilbert Lake State Park

Category: State park

Address: 18 CCC Rd, Laurens, NY 13796, USA

Phone: +16074322114

Reviews

C S

Sep 6, 2022

If you arrive late you will have to walk a bit for parking, there are stairs, unless you walk down the road. No signal whatsoever. Concession stand does accept card, please be aware it is dial up and does take a moment. Definitely a place to check out!

Rafael Gonzalez

Sep 2, 2022

I cane here twice, once in July and the other in August 2022. Came here from the Bronx. I had previously gone to Little Pond as it was closer to the city but there is a german lady there that treats the park guests very rudely. She threatened to ban us for simply having set up camp in a way she did not like and berated me on my last day. Contrast to that experience, the next weekend I visited Gilbert lake and the staff couldn't be any more caring and understanding. On our last day at the camp there was heavy rains. We tried to wait for the rain to pass but before we knew it it was 11 am. Two park staff members came by on a golf cart and asked us if we wanted to stay another night, which we thought was very nice considering that at little pond we were asked to leave at 8:50 am. We came back again in August and Rebecca was extremely accommodating making sure that our group's two camp sites were as close as possible. Rebecca truly is the baddest girl in the camp for being so helpful to us!! Will definitely come back here again in the future, it is worth the extra time for the drive.

Cass Young

Aug 28, 2022

Had a family reunion here....grew up visiting this lake and it's still beautiful and offers wonderful hiking trails and camping sites

eric remington

Aug 28, 2022

This was a nice park .Well maintained .Staff was great .If your looking for a great state camp ground to visit this is one of New York's Gems for sure .

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Questions & Answers

Can you launch your own kayak there?

Karen Ciatyk | Sep 10, 2021
Amber Wood | Sep 10, 2021

I Am Pretty Sure You Can I Have Seen Others Doing It.

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Is there bathrooms in the cabins?

Kevin Spathelf | Sep 10, 2020
Jennifer Condron | Sep 4, 2022

Yes but no showers

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Are they open for the public to come and swim and how much is it

Ceara Ladlee | Sep 10, 2020
Jennifer Condron | Sep 4, 2022

Just a $7 entrance fee thurs thru mon

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Can you bring your own kayaks to the lake for the day?

Spring Brook | Sep 11, 2018
Heather Farmer | Sep 11, 2018

Yes you can! We just ask that its free of any hitchhikers😊

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Are there grills on any of the sites?

Ann Geraty | Sep 10, 2021
dr1285 | Sep 10, 2021

Yes

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Is there cell service at Gilbert lake state park?

Vanessa Villegas | Sep 10, 2020
Emily McKinstry | Sep 10, 2020

Not really. Up by the entrance I could send and receive texts but its very spotty throughout the park.

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What time does Gilbert lake close for swimming

Amanda Brown | Sep 11, 2018
David Sprenkle | Sep 11, 2018

Dark

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Can you buy firewood on the property?

Maryruth Barnett | Sep 11, 2018
Thomas McCormack | Sep 11, 2018

You can buy firewood and ice at the office.

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Are there Bears in the Park?

William Colclough | Sep 4, 2022
John S | Sep 4, 2022

I have never seen or heard that one has been there but it's possible

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Is there a fee to launch your own kayak?

Jody McCoy-Woods | Sep 4, 2022
Eric Perez | Sep 4, 2022

I don't believe so, but the people at the entrance are super helpful

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How many acres is the lake itself

Teresa Olmstead | Sep 10, 2021
Faith Z | Sep 10, 2021

6.4 acres per the NYSDEC website

How much is the cost for camping for a weekend?

Marley Fergy | Sep 10, 2020
Erin Dockery | Sep 10, 2020

19 a night non electric

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Is there electric on tent sites?

Gwen Bergman | Sep 10, 2020
Jason Krone | Sep 10, 2020

There are RV sites with electric, cabins with electric, and tent sites no electric.

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Is there any service with Tmobile up there?

Kevin Idntkno | Sep 10, 2020
Paul Turner | Sep 10, 2020

I have TMobile and my service was sketchy at best.

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At the beach area where the concession stand is do they have a credit card machine?

Matt Mercedes | Sep 10, 2020
Jennifer Condron | Sep 4, 2022

Yes. Credit and debit cards accepted

Is there bathrooms in a the cabins?

Kevin Spathelf | Sep 10, 2020
DJBlaze08 | Sep 10, 2020

Hi there! So I just went last weekend and the people I talked to said there was no bathroom in the cabins.

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Is there fishing there

laura schultz | Sep 10, 2020
Thomas Towndrow | Sep 10, 2020

Yes

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Is the lake open for the public and if so are pet are aloud to go and go to the water as well??

Sahodilin Jimenez febus | Sep 10, 2020
mathew lamb | Sep 10, 2020

Pets Re aloud swimming is aloud shallow water only

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Are there any water front tent sites?

Kyle Harris | Sep 11, 2019
Jody Bosley | Sep 10, 2020

No there are not

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Is hunting allowed near by

Steven Burgwin | Sep 11, 2019
Miriam Thorsland | Sep 11, 2019

I do not know. Sorry

When is the best time to see fall foliage?

Adon Berry | Sep 11, 2019
Meally Bug | Sep 11, 2019

Beginning of October every year!

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Can you swim after labor day?

MaryBeth Lonergan | Sep 11, 2019
Megan Warner | Sep 11, 2019

I'm not sure. The website might show that info though.

Can I bring a stand up paddle board to use at Gilbert lake

andrew hilton | Sep 11, 2019
Heather Farmer | Sep 11, 2019

Yes and you can always call the office for info. 6074322114

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Do you have to register your own kayaks? Is there a cost?

Rose Sammons | Sep 11, 2019
Brendon Harris | Sep 11, 2019

I don't believe kayaks need to be registered.

What type of fish are in there?

Parker Wier | Sep 11, 2019
Elizabeth Wells | Sep 11, 2019

Pretty sure the ponds were stocked differently.

What are the best RV spots? Is the deer lake section or hill top better. Have a 32 ft class C MH. Thx

Pete Hatzakos | Sep 11, 2019
Sam Zebelman | Sep 11, 2019

Most sites, which offer large driveways and a minimum of 30 amps, can be found in sites 1-57. There are fewer sites in Deer Run, but there are trailer sites with hookups. I generally look at satellite photos of the campground and pick what I'm looking for...shade, sun, privacy, etc., and then compare to what is available during the time frame I anticipate visiting. The state parks also always maintain several non-reserveable sites for campers making last-minute decisions. In conclusion, I think the more private sites, with more shade, will be found in Deer Run. The newer sites have more sun and less privacy. Depends on what you want and what's available. Good luck!

Are Drones allowed here for picture and video purposes?

NotOfThisWar | Sep 11, 2019
AcePrimeExe | Sep 11, 2019

Yes, I see drones all of the time there

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Are the cabins pet friendly? Are they open this time of year?

Peggy Nuspliger | Sep 11, 2019
Sam Zebelman | Sep 11, 2019

Must indeed have paperwork from vet for dogs...they may not ask for it, but it's best to have it in the glove compartment. I believe the park opens Memorial Day weekend.

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Can you bring horses to swim?

Christina Layman | Sep 11, 2019
MaryBeth Lonergan | Sep 11, 2019

That is hilarious

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Is the CCC road plowed in the winter?

MARK CHAMPLIN | Sep 11, 2019
Peter Martin | Sep 11, 2019

Yes. Most of the time the road around the lake perimeter is passable. AWD or 4WD recommend after bigger snowfalls.

Are you still renting kayaks?

Trish Jones | Sep 11, 2018
Heather Farmer | Sep 11, 2018

No the ticketbooth concession and swimming all close on labor day for the season.

Can you bring jetski

Robert Thomas | Sep 11, 2018
William Snyder | Sep 11, 2018

Nothing more powerful then a paddle.

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Can you keep the fish

Russell Driemel | Sep 11, 2018
William Snyder | Sep 11, 2018

Yes per DEC rules. Panfish, bass and some rainbows.

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Is there anywhere on the lake I can take/teach my dog to swim?

Lisa Rozanski | Sep 11, 2018
David Sprenkle | Sep 11, 2018

I think they have a small area where dogs can swim.

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are there full service rv sites ?

james cooke | Sep 11, 2018
John Banks | Sep 11, 2018

No

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Are dogs allowed in the beach area?

Luis Palacio | Sep 11, 2018
Lois McCormack | Sep 11, 2018

No, on leash of 6 ft on paths

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how much is a row boat rental ?

Kyle Carroll | Sep 11, 2018
David Sprenkle | Sep 11, 2018

You would have to call the office and ask

What's the most $ for a cabin for wkrnd you could spend

Christina Mcdermott | Sep 11, 2018
Sonja Robinson | Sep 11, 2018

700 dollars for a week... don't know if toy can do a weekend

Can you swim in the evening/night

Jordan Pestana | Sep 11, 2018
AcePrimeExe | Sep 11, 2018

Yea about dark or whenever the life gards are not there

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Do the sell merchandise?

Jessica Hamm | Sep 11, 2018
Mark Chambers | Sep 11, 2018

No

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How much to rent shelter aug.4th

Kathleen Mcwherter | Sep 11, 2018
M St | Sep 11, 2018

Contact the park office, they can give you the availability and prices for the shelters

Is there s space to park a small landscape trailer...planning to bring bikes and kayaks

Denise Cameron | Sep 11, 2018
AcePrimeExe | Sep 11, 2018

Yea there are tons or places to park at Gilbert lake

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Do seniors still get in for free during the week

Madeline Hill | Sep 11, 2018
Heather Farmer | Sep 11, 2018

Monday thru friday non holiday with NYS ID showing 62 years of age

Can you use charcoal for the grills.?

R. Butler | Sep 11, 2018
Sam Zebelman | Sep 11, 2018

100% absolutely YES

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What is the cost to swim and picnic for the day? Are there grills at every picnic table on site?

Cynthia Simonds | Sep 11, 2018
Michael Conry | Sep 11, 2018

7 dollars per car and yes there are grills all over

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IS PUBLIC FISHING ALLOWED ?

Howard Duncan | Sep 11, 2018
Tom Hill | Sep 11, 2018

Yes catch and release

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Can you bring your own row boat

Adam Collard | Sep 11, 2018
David Sprenkle | Sep 11, 2018

You can bring your own row boat.

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Is there full hook up?

Anna Nelson | Sep 11, 2018
Stacy (Dharmicblessing) | Sep 11, 2018

I don't believe so. They have sites with electric, but water is usually shared. They have composting toilets.

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Can you ride 4 wheelers at Gilbert lake?

Nicholas Barrows | Sep 11, 2018
Alec Kellerhouse (FireDaemon21) | Sep 11, 2018

Unfortunately not. The state campgrounds do not typically allow any motorized atvs besides their own. Only recreational things such as bikes and whatnot are allowed.

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Is there a general store on the property or a truck that drives around selling general store type stuff?

Maryruth Barnett | Sep 11, 2018
Justin Marmet | Sep 11, 2018

Not a truck but there is a general store where you can buy dog treats, smores packages,camp chairs and most importantly COFFEE

Is there wifi available?

Leslie Garvin Considine | Sep 11, 2018
Tom Hill | Sep 11, 2018

No

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Where are the showers?

Teena Bors | Sep 11, 2018
M St | Sep 11, 2018

Showers are in deer run and hilltop camping loops

Is there anything going on this weekend

Bonnie Marlette | Sep 11, 2018
Kevin T | Sep 11, 2018

Not that i am aware of

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Is there a museum?

Alice Peterson | Sep 11, 2017
Stacy (Dharmicblessing) | Sep 11, 2017

Yes, the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) museum. Located near the beach/concession stand area. Small, but interesting and included with the park entrance fee.

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Is there boat rentals available

darcy white | Sep 11, 2017
Jacob Stefanec | Sep 11, 2017

Kayaks and rowboats I believe. No motor boats. :)

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