Moreau Lake State Park

06/09/2026

A fun day ahead of us!

💭Do you find yourself often thingking... someday we need to try Manila Grill or someday we should visit Grant Cottage?
🎉Why not make that day June 13?
The Manilla Grille foodtruck will be serving up their amazing food at Community Day, and Grant Cottage will be open for tours and activities all day long. Come check two local must-do experiences off your list in one trip!
🍽🌄Great food, local history, beautiful mountain views, and family fun—all in one place.

06/08/2026

Tuesday, June 9th Poetry in the Park 10:00am

Wellness Program! We will be reading and discussing poetry inspired by observations of the natural world, written by poets of varying backgrounds. We’ll explore our own relationships with poetry and literature, and how those can be informed by and grow with connection to nature. Bring your creative spirit, because we’ll be doing some writing of our own! This is a free program for ages 13+. Please register in advance by calling (518) 793-0511.

06/05/2026

Sunday, June 7th Peaceful Paddle on the Lake 9:00am-10:00am

Wellness program! Join an educator on a peaceful morning paddle around Moreau Lake. Limited kayak rentals and life jackets are available for free or you can bring your own kayak. This program is for people aged 18 and older if you need to rent a kayak or 13+ if you have your own kayak. LIMITED TO 5 participants. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

06/04/2026

Saturday, June 6th Family Friendly Back Pond Hike 9:30am AND Leaf Color Climb Craft 11:00am

Hike:
This hike will be roughly 1mile on flat but rooty terrain. Strollers are not an option but lots of children have completed this hike and baby wearing is a great option. We will walk around the back pond of Moreau, this trail leads us over the bridge and past an active beaver lodge. We will make many stops along the way to see what mother nature has to offer us. This hike is free, please call 518-793-0511 to register.

Craft:
Join an educator for a fun-for-all-ages science experiment! We will be exploring the properties of leaf chromatography and capillary action as we watch colors climb out of leaves! This is a free program. No registration required.

06/03/2026

6/4/26 UPDATE: Big Bend Preserve will remain closed through Friday, June 5 following the June 4 prescribed burn. The preserve will resume regular hours on Saturday, June 6. Operations at Moreau Lake State Park are not impacted.

ORIGINAL POST: Big Bend Preserve Prescribed Burn June 4

NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will conduct a prescribed burn at Big Bend Preserve on Thursday, June 4, 2026. The preserve will be closed to visitors the entirety of June 4. Operations at Moreau Lake State Park will not be impacted.

Please follow the Moreau Lake State Park page to receive the official notification when the preserve is reopened. You can also sign up for applicable alerts on the free Parks Explorer App by tapping the heart icon to “favorite” Moreau Lake State Park.

Download the free, NY State Parks Explorer mobile app, available for both iOS and Android.

06/03/2026

This is our new concessionaire’s flyer of their menu this summer!!! 🍔🍟🌭🍋
The Lemonade Parlor is open daily from 11-7*!

This is also where you rent boats! 🛶
Boat rentals start at 10:00am and last boat rentals will be at 4:00pm
All prices are for 2 hours out on the Lake:
-Single Kayak $20
-Paddle Boards$20
-2 Person Kayak $40
-Row Boats $40
-Paddle Boat $40
-Canoe $40
(Renters must be at least 18 years of age with an ID)

*hours can vary with poor weather.

06/02/2026

We are hosting some pride programs at the end of the month geared toward the LGBTQIA+ community, but all are welcome!
We are highlighting these programs because often times the outdoors have not been welcoming place to this community. We have plenty of programs for everyone. 😌 Check out our calendar for tons of other programs in case this doesn’t interest you.

All programs require registration by calling 518-793-0511.

Birding with pride!:
Join an educator this pride month for a slow start-and-stop hike to learn about what birds are flying around Moreau Lake State Park. Beginner to expert birders are welcome. We have limited number of binoculars to borrow and have sunscreen and bug spray to share.

Nature is a rainbow pride walk:
Come join an educator this pride month for a walk to explore the beautiful colors in nature. This is a free hike that will be a short walk of about 2 miles around back pond at Moreau Lake State Park. We will meet at the park office and caravan to the trailhead.

06/02/2026

Wednesday, June 3rd Retirement Walk 9:30am

Wellness Program! Maybe you just retired, or have you been for years? This hike is meant to be a nice walk with other retirees who are interested in getting out of the house and stretching their legs. These walks will be under 3 miles on uneven or flat terrain. Trekking poles are suggested; we have some we can lend out. Please watch the weather, dress appropriately and bring water. We have sunscreen and bug spray to use. The educator leading this hike is not retired, however she looks forward to it someday! Please register in advance by calling 518-793-0511.

06/01/2026

Happy June, can’t wait to see you at the park!
*Please note the date change for the Hiking Series*
☀️🥾🌸🐝

06/01/2026

Tuesday, June 2nd Reptile Profile at Crandall Library 4:00pm

Tomorrow, follow Moreau Lake State Park’s animal ambassadors down the road to Crandall Public Library in Glens Falls for a short talk on reptiles! This is free and for all ages. Registration is not required!