Cumberland Bay State Park

Cumberland Bay State Park is a 308-acre state park in New York, about 1.5 miles from the town of Cumberland Head. Managed by the state park agency, it holds one campground within its boundaries, making it a base for overnight stays in the area. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the Plattsburgh airport weather station, about 6 miles away, show July highs around 81°F with lows near 59°F, while June and August run only slightly cooler. Several trails lie within easy reach. The Champlain Valley Trail (Plattsburgh to Canada Border) and the Saranac River Trail are both about 3 miles away. Across the lake in Vermont, paddlers can try the South Hero Island Circumnavigation, roughly 7 miles off, and the Iron Wood Nature Trail sits at a similar distance.