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Thompsons Lake Campground
Thompsons Lake Campground (OPRHP)
East Berne, NY (Catskills / Taconic)
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IMPORTANT! A septic system improvement project is anticipated to begin after Labor Day 2022; all sites are closed after Labor Day 2022 through Memorial Day 2023.
Status: CLOSED but opens in 161 days on Fri May 2
Season 2025 Dates: Fri May 2 to Sun Oct 12, 2025
9 Month Booking Window: Thu Aug 21, 2025
Campground Overview
Thompson's Lake Campground at Thacher State Park, is a popular campground and recreation area along the Helderberg Escarpment just west of Albany, NY and provides a marvelous panaroma of the Hudson-Mohawk Valley and the Adirondack and Green Mountains.
In addition to its wooded campsites, the campground features a sandy beach, mixed hardwood and conifer forests, limestone outcroppings, and open fields. Recreational opportunities include a volleyball court, horseshoe pits, a playing field, swing sets, carry-in boat access, rental rowboats, fishing areas, and nature trails. Interpretive and recreational programs are offered for campers throughout the summer.
Coming winter 2025! 2,014 new full set photos for all campsites at Thompson Lake available soon.
IMPORTANT! A septic system improvement project is anticipated to begin after Labor Day 2022; all sites are closed after Labor Day 2022 through Memorial Day 2023.
Status: CLOSED but opens in 161 days on Fri May 2
Season 2025 Dates: Fri May 2 to Sun Oct 12, 2025
9 Month Booking Window: Thu Aug 21, 2025
Campground Phone: (518) 872-1674
Region: Catskills / Taconic
Weekend Occupancy: n/a
Minimum Nights Reservation: 2 nights
View 860 Campsite Photos of Thompsons Lake
Reservations (Reserve America)
Fees
| Base Fee | $15 |
| Out of State Surcharge | $5 |
Facilities
| Showers | |
| Washrooms | |
| Dump Station | |
| Recycling Station | |
| Cell Coverage | Verizon: Excellent service. |
Campground Summary
| Lakeside Rating | 2 out of 5 lakeside stars. Offers a partial lake view camping experience with a some sites close, but not directly by the water. Located on a small sized lake for enjoying water activities including swimming, paddling, and fishing. |
| Total Campsites | 144 |
| Reservable Sites | 140 |
| Non Reservable Sites | 4 |
| Lakeside Sites | 0 |
Site Details
| 20ft Trailer Sites | 15 |
| 30ft Trailer Sites | 114 |
| 40ft Trailer Sites | 5 |
| Tent Sites | 10 |
| Pull thru sites | none |
| Hookups | no hookups, dry camping only |
Featured Activities
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