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Grafton Lakes State Park

View of Grafton Lakes State Park Near Troy and Albany

NY State Parks In The Capital District

Cherry Plain
Falls View
GRAFTON LAKES
Hudson River Islands
John Boyd Thacher
Max V. Shaul
Mine Kill
Moreau Lake
Peebles Island
Saratoga Spa
Schodack Island
Thompson's Lake

Located just 12 miles east of Troy NY, Grafton Lakes is a water-lovers paradise. Go swimming at Long Pond, the "Capital Regions Best Beach"*. Enjoy fishing and boating at Shaver, Long, Mill and Second Pond.

Hike, walk or bike through 25 miles of nature trails. Love horses? Go horseback riding instead down the bridle path! Coming in the winter? Enjoy the freshly groomed trails for your favorite winter activities.


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Things to Enjoy

  • Swimming
  • Sandy Beach
  • Boat Launch Facilities
  • Boat Rentals
  • Nature Trails
  • Horse Path
  • Hiking
  • Biking
  • Playground
  • Recreational Programs
  • Food
  • Picnic Tables and Pavilions
  • Showers

Winter Fun

  • Ice Skating
  • Ice Fishing
  • Snowshoeing
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Snowmobiling
Contact: (518) 279-1155

* Rated the Capital Regions Best Beach in a 2007 Albany Times Union reader?s poll

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