Thacher State Park

Thacher State Park Welcome to the official page for John Boyd Thacher State Park, located in NY's Capital Region.
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John Boyd Thacher State Park in New York's Capital Region is situated along the Helderberg Escarpment, one of the richest fossil-bearing formations in the world. Even as it safeguards six miles of limestone cliff-face, rock-strewn slopes, woodland and open fields, the park provides a marvelous panorama of the Hudson-Mohawk Valleys and the Adirondack and Green Mountains. The park has volleyball cou

rts, playgrounds, a disc golf course, ball fields and numerous picnic areas with eight reservable shelters. Interpretive programs are offered year-round, including guided tours of the famous Indian Ladder Trail. There are over 25 additional miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, winter cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. The Visitor Center located at Thacher State Park has geological and historical exhibits showcasing the Helderberg Escarpment and its importance on the region. The visitor center has activities for children and adults alike, along with two rentable spaces. There is a conference room for groups under 25, and the Helderberg Room which offers stunning views and a premiere space for weddings and larger celebrations or gatherings. Sport climbing is available with a completed John Boyd Thacher State Park Risk Climbing Waiver permit. Camping is available at this park at Thompson's Lake Campground, which features 140 campsites with options of private wooded sites and open, adjacent sites. Sites can accommodate tents or RVs and are all close to restroom and shower facilities. Wild Play Adventure Course: This new adventure course offers 15 zip lines, 60 aerial games, and a 40-foot jump. For hours and pricing visit www.wildplay.com/thacher/ or call: 1-800-668-7771

The Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center is located two miles from the Overlook on Thompson's Lake. The center offers exhibits, interactive displays, trails for hiking and skiing, snowshoe rentals, and educational programs.

Thank you so much to the attendees of last weekend's NICA race for volunteering at Thacher today, making improvements to...
06/06/2026

Thank you so much to the attendees of last weekend's NICA race for volunteering at Thacher today, making improvements to the bike course! We look forward to working with you and the Capital Trails Alliance again soon! Happy biking!! 😊🚲

Two more pups to join our team - Welcome Mango and Vinny! Want your pup to become a Bark Ranger too? Stop in and see us ...
06/06/2026

Two more pups to join our team - Welcome Mango and Vinny!

Want your pup to become a Bark Ranger too? Stop in and see us at the Visitor Center! We are open daily from 9am-4pm and love meeting and adding new pups to our team!

Welcome to the pack our newest bark Rangers - Spencer and Dacks!
06/06/2026

Welcome to the pack our newest bark Rangers - Spencer and Dacks!

06/06/2026

Discover and visit our local nature preserves and parks and earn a patch!
Great summer activity for the whole family!

06/06/2026

Take the FREE Nature Bus to Thacher Park this Saturday, June 6!

Stop by the Visitor Center between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM to meet some of Thacher Park's ambassador reptiles and learn about the adaptations that help them to survive in the wild!

No registration required. For bus schedules, visit www.mohawkhudson.org/nature-bus


Thacher State Park Capital District Transportation Authority - CDTA

Weather is heating up! Stop by the park this weekend and let our food trucks do the cooking for you! 🌅😎Saturday: (6/6) J...
06/06/2026

Weather is heating up! Stop by the park this weekend and let our food trucks do the cooking for you! 🌅😎

Saturday: (6/6) Jus Kickback 🌮🍽
Uncle Gino's 🍧😋

Sunday: (6/7) Plated Palatte 🌯🍴
Uncle Gino's 🍧😋

📍Overlook
⏰11am - 3pm (or later)

🐍 Ever been curious about Thacher's animal ambassadors? Celebrate the start of the Albany Nature Bus season with our Me...
06/05/2026

🐍 Ever been curious about Thacher's animal ambassadors? Celebrate the start of the Albany Nature Bus season with our Meet a Reptile table! 🥳

👉 Swing by the Thacher Visitor Center, tomorrow, June 6th, any time from 11AM-2PM to meet reptiles up-close and learn about their incredible adaptations! 🦎

🚌 Visiting from Albany? Hitch a ride on the FREE CDTA Nature Bus! More information, including bus schedule, can be found here: https://www.cdta.org/nature-bus

Need a tasty treat to end your Friday? We have you covered! Uncle Gino's Italian Ice will be here this evening from 4pm ...
06/05/2026

Need a tasty treat to end your Friday? We have you covered! Uncle Gino's Italian Ice will be here this evening from 4pm to dusk! 🍧😋

📍JBT Overlook
⏰4pm - Dusk

Congrats Commish !!!
06/05/2026

Congrats Commish !!!

There's plenty of chances to enjoy the great outdoors ... this week at Thacher! 🌼Pitch in for Parks Friday, June 5th, 1...
06/03/2026

There's plenty of chances to enjoy the great outdoors ... this week at Thacher! 🌼
Pitch in for Parks
Friday, June 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th, 11:00am-2:00pm
Meet at the Nature Center, Ages 12 and up
Join us at Thacher Park for a regularly scheduled group volunteer day! Projects rotate between trail work, invasive species management, and miscellaneous natural habitat objectives; there’s always something new and exciting to work on. Dress for a hands-on workday, with close-toed shoes, and be prepared to pick up some hand tools!
Registration required: Call 518-872-0800.

Bilingual Story Hour
Sunday, June 7th, 10:30–11:30AM
Meet at the Thacher Nature Center. For children ages 0-8 with an adult.
Listen to some new stories with Project Growing Minds and enjoy hands on activities with new friends. Understanding of English or Spanish is not necessary. Registration required. Call 518-872-0800.

La Hora del Cuento Bilingüe
Domingo, 7 de junio, 10:30–11:30AM
En Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center.
Lee algunos libros nuevos con Project Growing Minds y celebra la primavera divirtiendo con nuevos amigos. Para niños de 0-8años con un adulto. No es necesario saber español o inglés. Llamar/textear 518-807-7640 para reservar.

Overlooking the Geology
Saturday, June 6th and 20th from 1:30pm-2:30pm
Weather permitting, meet at the Thacher Overlook, where on a clear day four different landscape regions are visible. Learn how they formed and about the rock types of which they are made. Ages 14+.
Registration encouraged. Call 518-872-0800.

Drop-in Trailblazing
Wednesday, June 10th, 1-3PM
Join Volunteer Coordinator Shae Paradise in a weekly effort to keep trail markers around Thacher Park updated and cohesive. Follow along, assisting and learning the process for blazing a trail, or split up to cover more ground if you have the experience to do so! Meet at the Nature Center. No registration required.

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Address

830 Thacher Park Road
Voorheesville, NY
12186

Telephone

+15188721237

Website

https://parks.ny.gov/parks/thacher/

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