Point au Roche State Park

Point au Roche State Park PARSP is open year-round from sunrise to sunset. The park office is now on winter schedule.

PARK HISTORY

Home to Native Americans for centuries, the 850-acre parkland was first visited by Europeans in the early 1600s. The first permanent residence in the area was built by Benjamin Mooers, in 1783. Prior to its purchase by New York State in 1974 the area served a variety of purposes. From the 1800s into the twentieth century its use was primarily agricultural. Then, during World War I, “

Junior Plattsburgh” was established at the site to provide an ROTC type experience for young men. Later, the land use became recreational, with Camp Theodore Roosevelt, followed by Camps Red Wing & Red Cloud, enabling young people to learn about nature and develop lifelong skills. The camps originally encompassed Long Point and Middle Point, while the beaches became Beekmantown’s St Armand’s Beach. In an earlier period a Club/Resort also stood near the Park’s shoreline, and, in the late ’50s a commercial theme park, Fantasy Kingdom, opened on present-day Park grounds, entertaining many families. Visitors walking through the Park can still see several of the earlier buildings and old foundations.

Welcome to our newest (and biggest!) Bark Ranger, Toa!
05/29/2026

Welcome to our newest (and biggest!) Bark Ranger, Toa!

Families! Come join us at this fun event after school tomorrow!
05/29/2026

Families! Come join us at this fun event after school tomorrow!

Just went out and saw over 20 species without leaving the Nature Center grounds so... POP-UP GUIDED BIRDING TOMORROW 5/2...
05/21/2026

Just went out and saw over 20 species without leaving the Nature Center grounds so... POP-UP GUIDED BIRDING TOMORROW 5/22 AT 8:30AM! All ages, abilities, and experience levels welcome!

We saw 22 species on our bird walk with Champlain Area Trails this morning! More birding opportunities coming up... Al...
05/01/2026

We saw 22 species on our bird walk with Champlain Area Trails this morning! More birding opportunities coming up... Also stop by the Nature Center to talk with us about birds anytime (we may be slightly obsessed this time of year😁)
Wed 5/6 Intro to Merlin and eBird apps at Senior Citizens Council
Sat 5/9 Birding Walk at Heyworth Mason Park w/ Peru Free Library
Fri 6/5 Birding w/ Champlain Area Trails
Can't make these? Check out the programs with our friends at Northern New York Audubon!

04/28/2026

We had such a great time on Saturday! Thanks to Miner Institute and Northcountry Planetarium for partnering with us!

Now Hiring for Summer 2026 – Join Our Park Team!Point au Roche, Macomb Reservation, and Cumberland Bay State Parks are c...
04/27/2026

Now Hiring for Summer 2026 – Join Our Park Team!

Point au Roche, Macomb Reservation, and Cumberland Bay State Parks are currently accepting applications for seasonal employment.

Available Positions:
• Maintenance Staff
• Toll Booth Attendance

These positions play an important role in supporting daily park operations and providing a safe, enjoyable experience for visitors.

Position Details and Responsibilities:
• Seasonal employment runs from late spring through Labor Day
• Schedules are set in advance and remain consistent, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Outdoor, hands-on work environment
• Grounds and facility maintenance
• Cleaning and upkeep of park areas
• Assisting visitors and collecting entrance fees
• Supporting overall park operations

This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to work outdoors and in a team environment.

Apply here:

https://parks.ny.gov/sites/default/files/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1ThousandIslands.pdf

Completed applications can be submitted to [email protected] or at the Point au Roche office at 19 Camp Red Cloud Rd, Plattsburgh, NY 12901.

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19 Camp Red Cloud Road
Plattsburgh, NY
12901

Telephone

(518) 563-0369

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