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Thompson's Lake State Park

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Location: Albany County, New York
Nearest town: 3.3 miles south of Altamont
Type: State Park

About Thompson's Lake State Park

A lake at its center gives the park its name and anchors 308 acres of land near East Berne. The property protects this acreage as public parkland, with the water body itself as the central feature described in park records. No additional built landmarks or historical sites are noted beyond the lake and the surrounding land it occupies.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Thompson's Lake State Park is in Albany County, New York, 3.3 miles south of Altamont. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.