Cherry Plain State Park

03/25/2026

Join us for a fun summer at Cherry Plain State Park!

*Free fishing day is for those 16 and under*

02/11/2026

Join environmental educators to learn the impacts invasive plant species have on our local forests. You will learn how to identify and remove different species. These programs will involve being off trail and using different hand tools. Each field day begins at 9am and ends at noon, followed by an optional post-activity. Free admission into Grafton Lakes State Park is given day of volunteering. Please call 518-279-1155 or email [email protected] to register. The best part of the project is you can choose which days and parks you'd like to volunteer! After signing up you will receive our 2026 schedule.

11/14/2025

The 2025-26 hunting season is underway in New York and Cherry Plain State Park offers ample opportunities. Hunting is allowed in designated areas on OPRHP property with a valid NYS hunting license and the applicable park/site permit. All applicable hunting and fi****ms regulations must be followed.

Cherry Plain State Park Hunting Rules
• Deer and small game hunting allowed in season.
• Hunting is permitted from sunrise to sunset.
• Parking permit must be displayed on dashboard at all times when hunting in the park.

General Rules & Regulations
• A valid NYS hunting license with proper credentials must be carried at all times.
• A valid NYS hunting license is required to obtain a park-specific hunting permit and should be carried at all times.
• Trapping is not permitted on OPRHP property.
• No structures or permanent stands of any kind can be erected on OPRHP property. Tree stands must be climber style or lock on.
• Handguns are not permitted in any State Park.
• Hunting is not permitted within 500 feet of any building, road, playground, or parking lot, and all trails are considered safety zones where hunting is not allowed.

Hunting maps and permits are available on the park’s website and at the Grafton Lakes State Park office. Follow this link for more information about hunting on OPRHP lands: https://parks.ny.gov/activities/hunting

08/23/2025

Next weekend is officially the last weekend that we will be open for camping this year. To celebrate we will be hosting one more set of activities on August 30th:

Guided Waterfall Hike at 10am:
Our educator will be leading this hike starting from the main entrance to CPSP. This is a free program and no registration is required. Please bring water and hiking shoes that you don't mind getting muddy! The trail is around 2-3 miles long with mild uphill's and one river crossing, the path typically take 1.5-2 hours to complete.

Crafts and Pond Exploration from 1-3:30pm:
Join an educator as we learn about the cool critters that live at Cherry Plain State Park. Borrow some tools to go net dipping, bug hunting and more! If you don't want to explore we also will have different craft activities to participate in. This program is free and open to all ages.

If you have any questions, you can call 518-279-1155. Hope to see you there!

08/15/2025

08/09/2025

Join us on August 16th for a guided hike along Cherry Plain State Park's Waterfall Trail. Our educators will be leading these hikes starting from the main entrance to CPSP at 10am and 1pm. This is a free program and no registration is required. Please bring water and hiking shoes that you don't mind getting muddy! If you have any questions, you can call 518-279-1155. Hope to see you there!

08/03/2025

Please be aware Cherry Plain State Park is at capacity today. Day use access to the park may be limited.

08/01/2025

Join us on August 2nd for a guided hike along Cherry Plain State Park's Waterfall Trail. Our educators will be leading these hikes starting from the main entrance to CPSP at 10am and 2pm. This is a free program and no registration is required. Please bring water and hiking shoes that you don't mind getting muddy! If you have any questions, you can call 518-279-1155. Hope to see you there!

08/02/2024

Our fairy houses are expanding! Grafton's sister site, Cherry Plain State Park, is also holding a Fairy House building workshop in August. This free event is taking place on Sunday August 11th at 3pm at Cherry Plain State Park. This fairy house building will focus more on building out in nature and involve some walking and foraging for materials. Space is still limited, so PLEASE call to register if you'd like to attend: 518-279-1155

06/21/2024

Help us name our new bear!

Our neighbor Cherry Plain State Park needs your vote! A newly carved wooden bear statue will stand next to the toll booth at the entrance to the park. We need your help to choose a name for our new friend. Poll ends July 3rd. https://forms.office.com/g/ju2YmCNgs6

05/02/2024