State Park · New York, United States
John Boyd Thacher State Park
John Boyd Thacher State Park is a state park in New York, United States, covering 2,482 acres (1,004 ha), established in 1914; it recorded 676,226 visits in 2024.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Saratoga/Capital District, New York, United States |
| Area | 2,482 acres (1,004 ha) |
| Established | 1914 |
| Annual visits (2024) | 676,226 |
| Coordinates | 42.6558° N, 74.0192° W |
| Managed by | New York state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About John Boyd Thacher State Park
John Boyd Thacher State Park is a state park located 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Albany, New York, near Voorheesville, in Albany County on State Route 157. Located mostly atop the Helderberg Escarpment, the park has several hiking trails that offer panoramic views of the Green Mountains in Vermont and the Taconic Mountains of the Hudson Valley.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Albany, New York |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 15 miles southwest of Albany |
Airports near this park
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- Albany International Airport (ALB) · Albany, United States · 12.8 miles away
- Bradley International Airport (BDL) · Hartford, United States · 84.2 miles away
- Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) · Syracuse, United States · 110.2 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is John Boyd Thacher State Park?
John Boyd Thacher State Park is in New York, United States (42.6558° N, 74.0192° W).
When was John Boyd Thacher State Park established?
John Boyd Thacher State Park was established in 1914, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is John Boyd Thacher State Park?
John Boyd Thacher State Park covers 2,482 acres (1,004 ha).
How many people visit John Boyd Thacher State Park each year?
It recorded 676,226 recreation visits in 2024, the latest published figure.
How do I get to John Boyd Thacher State Park?
The nearest town is Albany, New York. about 15 miles southwest of Albany.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_York_state_parks — Wikipedia list of New York state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Boyd_Thacher_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).