According to the website: Thacher State Park is situated along the Helderberg Escarpment, one of the richest fossil-bearing formations in the world. Even as it safeguards six miles of limestone cliff-face, rock-strewn slopes, woodland and open fields, the park provides a marvelous panorama of the Hudson-Mohawk Valleys and the Adirondack and Green Mountains. The park has volleyball courts, playgrounds, ball fields and numerous picnic areas with nine reservable shelters. Interpretive programs are offered year-round, including guided tours of the famous Indian Ladder Trail. There are over 25 additional miles of trails for summer hiking and mountain biking, and winter cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, and snowmobiling.
Camping is available at this park at Thompson's Lake Campground, which features 140 campsites with options of private wooded sites and open, adjacent sites. Sites can accomodate tents or RVs and are all close to restroom and shower facilities. Take the virtual tour!
The Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center is located two miles from the Overlook on Thompson's Lake. The center opened in July 2001 and offers exhibits, interactive displays, trails for hiking and skiing, and educational programs
State Park
Biking, Camper Assistance Program, Campsites, Grills, Hiking, Hunting, Trails, Pavilions, Picnic Tables, Playgrounds, Sports Fields, Recreation Programs, Scenic Views, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing Trails, Waterfalls, and X-country Skiing.
Horseshoe 2 Playground Feature
Thompson's Lake Accessible Campsite