Moreau Lake State Park

Gansevoort, Saratoga County

Located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, this park is mostly wild, with a 120-acre lake formed by glaciers. It is classified as both a Bird Conservation Area by the state and an Important Bird Area by the Audubon Society.

Wildlife to Watch

• Baltimore orioles
• Eastern wood-pewees
• Cooper's hawks
• Red-shouldered hawks
• Bald eagles
• Screech owls
• Frogs
• Turtles
• Raccoons
• Otters
• Coyotes
• Foxes

Where to Watch

• Nature trails
• Hiking trails
• Lake
• Visitors center

Recreational Opportunities

• Hiking
• Camping
• Swimming
• Boating
• Canoeing/kayaking
• Hunting
• Fishing
• Cross-country skiing
• Visitors center

Accessible Features

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

Size

4,691 acres

Nearest Town

Gansevoort

Directions

Go to Google Maps, and enter your address for step-by-step directions to Moreau Lake 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: 518-793-0511

Address: 605 Old Saratoga Rd., Gansevoort, NY 12831

Website: Moreau Lake State Park (This link leaves DEC's website)

Photo credits: John Rozell, OPRHP