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# Thacher State Park

Albany · New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Visitor advisoryAccess & reservations

### Thacher climbing area requires a 2026 permit

Applies to the named area

- [Thacher climbing area](https://nyparks.org/parks/thacher-state-park)Within Thacher State Park

The climbing area is open for the 2026 season, and State Parks requires every climber to complete a free permit for this season.

[Read the official notice: New York State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://parks.ny.gov/visit/state-parks/thacher-state-park)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

Visitor informationFacilities

### Thacher Warming Hut seasonal hours

Applies to the named area

- [Warming Hut at Hop Field](https://nyparks.org/parks/thacher-state-park)Within Thacher State Park

The Warming Hut at Hop Field began daily 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. hours on October 12, 2026. The hut closes 10 a.m.–1 p.m. on Mondays for school groups, while its restrooms are listed as open daily year-round. Confirm current hours with the park office.

[Read the official notice: New York State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://parks.ny.gov/visit/state-parks/thacher-state-park)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

**Managing agency**: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

**Address**: 830 Thacher Park Road Voorheesville, NY 12186

**Telephone**: [(518) 872-1237](tel:5188721237)

[Official park information](https://parks.ny.gov/visit/state-parks/thacher-state-park)[Reservations](https://newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/thacher-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NY&parkId=2123)

We have not yet verified hours, entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

## Weather & forecast

National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=42.65554978&lon=-74.02120024)

## About Thacher State Park

Thacher State Park is listed in official public-land records for Albany, New York and is managed by New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Our research into visitor facilities is ongoing. Check the managing agency’s information for public entrances, permitted activities, and current access.

## Activities & facilities

[Biking ↗](https://nyparks.org/activities/biking)[Camping ↗](https://nyparks.org/activities/camping)[Hiking ↗](https://nyparks.org/activities/hiking)[Hunting ↗](https://nyparks.org/activities/hunting)[Playgrounds ↗](https://nyparks.org/activities/playgrounds)[Cross-country skiing ↗](https://nyparks.org/activities/cross-country-skiing)Camper Assistance ProgramCampsites, Cabins & LodgingDisc GolfGrillsHiking TrailsNature CenterEvent Rentals: Pavilions, SheltersPlaygroundPlaying Field(s)Snowmobile TrailsSnowshoeing, X-Country SkiingWaterfall

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

## Find your way.

Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

[Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://parks.ny.gov/visit/state-parks/thacher-state-park)

## Read before you roam.

[THE FIELD GUIDE

### Plan a New York park day

Find a destination, check its managing agency, and confirm the entrance, reservations, notices and weather.

Read the guide](https://nyparks.org/guides/planning-a-new-york-park-day)[THE FIELD GUIDE

### Plan for park reservations and permits

See two current area-specific requirements and verify the official booking or permit step before travel.

Read the guide](https://nyparks.org/guides/new-york-park-reservations-and-permits)

## Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 27, 2026.

- [New York State Parks visitor directory](https://parks.ny.gov/visit/state-parks) · Oct 27, 2026

[Suggest a correction](https://nyparks.org/about#corrections) · [Markdown version](https://nyparks.org/parks/thacher-state-park.md)

## Nearby parks.

Within 35 miles in a straight line. Travel distances and entrances vary.

[All parks](https://nyparks.org/parks)

[Albany

### Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park

Boating · Camping](https://nyparks.org/parks/thompsons-lake-campground-thacher-state-park)

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### Schodack Island State Park

Biking · Boating](https://nyparks.org/parks/schodack-island-state-park)

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### Peebles Island State Park

Fishing · Hiking](https://nyparks.org/parks/peebles-island-state-park)