Grafton Lakes State Park

Grafton, Rensselaer County

Although Grafton Lakes State Park is located in Rensselaer County, its elevation on the Rensselaer Plateau appeals to wildlife more representative of the Adirondacks and Catskills. Located between the Taconic and Hudson valleys, the site has five large ponds and a reservoir.

Wildlife to Watch

• Wood duck
• Northern goshawk
• Wild turkey
• Ruffed grouse
• Great blue herons
• Eastern bluebird
• Beavers

Where to Watch

• Nature trails
• Hiking trails
• Fire tower
• Beach

Recreational Opportunities

• Hiking
• Canoeing/kayaking
• Fishing
• Hunting
• Swimming
• Biking
• Horseback riding
• Cross-country skiing
• Snowshoeing
• Snowmobiling
• Ice skating
• Environmental education programs

Accessible Features

This Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation site has accessible features, including fishing and a beach. A full list of DEC's accessible recreation destinations is available on the DEC website.

Size

2,545 acres

Closest Town

Grafton

Directions

Go to Google Maps, and enter your address for step-by-step directions to Grafton Lakes State Park. (This link will open a page outside the DEC website. Hold the "Shift" key down, and click on the link to open it in a new window.)

Contact Information

Telephone: 518-279-1155

Address: 100 Grafton Lakes State Park Way, Grafton, NY 12082

Website: Grafton Lakes State Park (This links leaves DEC's website)

Photo credit: OPRHP