Point au Roche State Park, 19 Camp Red Cloud Road, Plattsburgh, NY (2026)

PARK HISTORY

Home to Native Americans for centuries, the 850-acre parkland was first visited by Europeans in the early 1600s. The first permanent residence in the area was built by Benjamin Mooers, in 1783. Prior to its purchase by New York State in 1974 the area served a variety of purposes. From the 1800s into the twentieth century its use was primarily agricultural. Then, during World War I, “Junior Plattsburgh” was established at the site to provide an ROTC type experience for young men. Later, the land use became recreational, with Camp Theodore Roosevelt, followed by Camps Red Wing & Red Cloud, enabling young people to learn about nature and develop lifelong skills. The camps originally encompassed Long Point and Middle Point, while the beaches became Beekmantown’s St Armand’s Beach. In an earlier period a Club/Resort also stood near the Park’s shoreline, and, in the late ’50s a commercial theme park, Fantasy Kingdom, opened on present-day Park grounds, entertaining many families. Visitors walking through the Park can still see several of the earlier buildings and old foundations.

10/20/2026

10/17/2026

10/14/2026

PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER!

PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE! Join us on the night of October 23th for our highly-anticipated first haunted trail offering at Point Au Roche! We will provide guided walks along the trail, with spook levels catered to group preference. Arrive at 6:30 for a twilight walk, but expect total darkness by 7:00 PM! Parking will be in Deep Bay and the trail will be less than 1 mile. Wear appropriate footwear, as trails may be muddy/slick.

Anyone still interested in volunteering for the haunted trail should reach out to [email protected] to get the details.

10/08/2026

PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE! Join us on the night of October 23th for our highly-anticipated first haunted trail offering at Point Au Roche! We will provide guided walks along the trail, with spook levels catered to group preference. Arrive at 6:30 for a twilight walk, but expect total darkness by 7:00 PM! Parking will be in Deep Bay and the trail will be less than 1 mile. Wear appropriate footwear, as trails may be muddy/slick.

Anyone still interested in volunteering for the haunted trail should reach out to [email protected] to get the details.

09/26/2026

Calling all ghouls and goblins! Point Au Roche is recruiting volunteers to haunt our Halloween trail on October 16th. Come spook guests on our bone-chilling evening walk filled with frights and delights! We will offer audio and visual spooks only (no touching guests!), and costumes are recommended but not required.
Anyone looking to volunteer should email [email protected] by noon on Monday, October 5th with any questions and costume ideas. Time commitment is from 5:30 - 8:30 on October 16th plus a one hour dress rehearsal one week prior (exact date & time tbd - based on volunteer availability). Come in character for dress rehearsal!

Address

19 Camp Red Cloud Road
Plattsburgh, NY
12901

Telephone

(518) 563-0369

Website

https://www.parks.ny.gov/parks/30/details.aspx

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Point au Roche State Park