Season 2026 Dates: Fri May 15 to Sun Oct 11, 2026
9 Month Booking Window: Fri Aug 7, 2026
Cumberland Bay State Park, on the west shore of Lake Champlain, is very popular with campers because of its large natural sand beach. Cumberland Bay is located in Plattsburg at the north east tip of the Adirondack park just south of the Canadian border. It offers 142 campsites, of which 7 are directly by the water. There are no electric sites. There is an extensive beach looking out across Lake Champlain to the mountains of Vermont.
Status: CLOSED but opens in 188 days on Fri May 15
Season 2026 Dates: Fri May 15 to Sun Oct 11, 2026
9 Month Booking Window: Fri Aug 7, 2026
Campground Phone: (518) 563-5240
Weekend Occupancy: Low
Minimum Nights Reservation: 2 nights
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Reservations (Reserve America)
| Base Fee | $15 |
| Out of State Surcharge | $5 |
| Showers | two hot shower buildings |
| Washrooms | flush toilets |
| Dump Station | yes |
| Recycling Station | no |
| Cell Coverage | Verizon: Good LTE service. |
| Lakeside Rating | 3 out of 5 lakeside stars. Offers a fine lake view camping experience with some sites close, or directly by the water. 7 campsites are by the water. A dozens or so sites have at least a water view. Located on a large body of water for enjoying water activities including swimming, paddling, boating and fishing. |
| Total Campsites | 142 |
| Reservable Sites | 141 |
| Non Reservable Sites | 1 |
| Lakeside Sites | 7 |
| Lakeside 30ft | 1 |
| Lakeside 40ft | 4 |
| Lakeside 50ft | 2 |
| 20ft Trailer Sites | 17 |
| 30ft Trailer Sites | 27 |
| 40ft Trailer Sites | 15 |
| 50ft Trailer Sites | 77 |
| Tent Sites | 6 |
| Pull thru sites | none |
| Hookups |
18 sites with electric
18 sites with 15A |
| Pets Allowed | domestic pets |
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