Moreau Lake State Park

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Moreau Lake State Park
Moreau Lake Birds.jpg
Map showing the location of Moreau Lake State Park
Map showing the location of Moreau Lake State Park
Location within the state of New York
Nearest cityGlens Falls, New York
Coordinates43°14′04″N 73°42′49″W / 43.23444°N 73.71361°W / 43.23444; -73.71361Coordinates: 43°14′04″N 73°42′49″W / 43.23444°N 73.71361°W / 43.23444; -73.71361[1]
Governing bodyNew York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
WebsiteOfficial website

Moreau Lake State Park is a 6,250-acre (2,530 ha) state park in Saratoga County, New York, United States.[2]

The park is located in the southwest part of the town of Moreau on US 9 off Interstate 87. It features over 20 mi (32 km) of hiking trails.

Winter activities include snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, skating and ice-fishing. A historic cabin at the park was rehabilitated and turned into a winter warming lodge.[3]

Summer activities include swimming in Moreau Lake, fishing, hiking, or paddling on the Hudson River.[3]

Camping is available in the spring, summer, and fall. Moreau Lake has 148 campsites, three cottages and a group camp for up to 35 people. There are also pavilions for rent for parties, a concession stand, a nature center and a museum.[4]

See also[]

  • Mount McGregor
  • List of New York state parks

References[]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Moreau Lake State Park
  2. ^ "Section O: Environmental Conservation and Recreation, Table O-9". 2014 New York State Statistical Yearbook (PDF). The Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government. 2014. p. 673. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 16, 2015. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  3. ^ a b "Moreau Lake State Park". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
  4. ^ "Campground Details". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved May 18, 2015.

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