Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park in New York, USA - map and visitor information

Research checked: 2026-10-27. Check linked official notices before travel.

Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park is a hilltop park in Westford, in New York’s Otsego County, with woodland walks, open views, picnic space, and year-round cottages. Day visitors and cottage renters should plan differently: vehicle entry for day use is free, while overnight stays require advance reservations and specific arrival arrangements.

Highlights

Use the official trail map to locate Andy’s Trail, labeled 2.8 miles, and the two ponds, White Birch and Weeping Willow. The map gives a useful overview of the park layout; conditions and signed access on the ground still determine the route for a particular day.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, and seasonal access

Safety information

Trail conditions can change, and the official map marks boundaries and routes as approximate. Take the map along and follow current signs rather than treating a mapped line as confirmation of an unrestricted route.

Visit responsibly

In day-use areas, up to two pets are allowed unless signs or staff directives prohibit them. Keep them supervised and crated or on a leash no longer than six feet; carry proof of rabies vaccination if staff request it. Pets are prohibited in cottages, playgrounds, and buildings, with the policy’s service-animal exception. Fishing is catch-and-release.

Reservations and permits

Read the unit’s cottage booking alerts before reserving. Rentals require Friday arrival and Wednesday departure, with five- or 12-night stays under the posted terms. The system initially accepts a five- or 10-night booking; the park adjusts the longer booking to 12 nights. Walk-ins are not accepted. The reserving guest must be at least 21 and occupy the cottage throughout the stay; substitutions, subletting, and booking for others are prohibited.

Call Glimmerglass State Park at 607-547-8662 during business hours at least three days before arrival for the cottage entrance code. You must also register at Betty and Wilbur Davis’s office. Check-in starts at 3 p.m.; departure is by 11 a.m. Late arrivals register the next morning between 8 and 9 a.m.

Bring sheets, blankets, and towels. The USD $200 security deposit must be paid by check or credit card, not cash. Each cottage allows eight guests and two vehicles; extra vehicles cost USD $7 per day. Smoking and pets are prohibited in cottages; tents and tree-hung hammocks are prohibited around them. Access Pass and Lifetime Liberty Pass are not accepted for cottage rentals.

Maps, location, and access

The current park listing gives 133 Davis Road, Schenevus, NY 12155 as its postal address and places the park in Westford, near Cooperstown. Navigate to this park address rather than using a general Cooperstown search, and arrange the entrance code separately if staying in a cottage.

Nearby parks

Two practical separate road destinations are Glimmerglass State Park at 1527 County Highway 31 near Cooperstown and Robert V. Riddell State Park off NY 28 via Riddell Road, north of I-88 in Davenport. Glimmerglass opens year-round from dawn to dusk, but its 2026 swimming season ended at Labor Day. Riddell is day use only, dawn to dusk, and prohibits hunting within the park. Check the intended destination rather than assuming its activities follow the cottage park’s schedule.

Things to do

Combine a woodland walk with time in the picnic area or catch-and-release fishing. In winter, the park lists snowshoeing and cross-country skiing; choose an outing that fits the conditions on arrival. The trails and open hilltop setting also suit a visit centered on birdwatching.

Facilities and accessibility

Cottages provide dishes and cookware, while guests supply linens and other personal items. Day-use facilities include picnic space and Sunset Pavilion; the trail map marks restrooms, parking, accessible parking, and a playground. Ask the park about the exact route and accommodation features needed for your visit.

About the park

The park is named for the couple who donated its land to New York State. Hardwood forest, smaller conifer plantations, meadows, and two ponds give the hilltop a mix of sheltered walking and more open views to the south and west.

Contact

Official Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park information lists 607-547-8662 for inquiries. Use the same number for Glimmerglass staff when arranging a reserved cottage’s entrance code.