PO Box 308 - 9 Old Post RoadStaatsburg, NY 12580845.889.4100
The Taconic Region lies along the east side of the Hudson River, north of New York City, and is known for its spectacular views, stately mansions and rich history.
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Taconic State Park is located along 16 miles of the Taconic Mountain Range, sharing a border with Massachusetts and Connecticut. There are two camping areas, Copake Falls in the north and Rudd Pond at the southern end of the park, both with swimming and fishing areas within walking distance. Bike or stroll along the Harlem Valley Rail Trail or hike to Bash Bish Falls in Massachusetts or the South Taconic Trail up to Brace Mountain, the highest point in Dutchess County. Visit the Copake Iron Works Museum and learn about an industrial site established in 1845. The park offers tent and trailer camping, as well as seasonal and year-round cabins and cottages. An additional 1.2 miles have been added to the Harlem Valley Rail Trail north of Copake Falls and an additional six miles of new South Taconic Trail now connects from Brace Mountain to Rudd Pond.
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The large, sandy beach at Canopus Lake and the magnificent trail system are the jewels of Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park. Located in the highlands of Putnam County, the park has tent and trailer sites and group wilderness camping facilities as well. Miles of trails are open to visitors, including a section of the Appalachian Trail. Campers can also fish or tour Canopus Lake by row boats, which are available for rental by the hour or the day. Close to Fahnestock is Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve, featuring breathtaking vistas at peaks like Mt. Beacon and Breakneck Ridge, one of North America’s most popular day hikes.
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Set amidst the rolling hills and forests of scenic Columbia County, Lake Taghkanic State Park features tent and trailer campsites, rustic cabins, full-service lakeside cottages, playgrounds, sports fields and a beachfront. Guests who need supplies or refreshments can find them at the campground store. The centerpiece of the park is the sandy beach, complete with food concession, beach volleyball and boat rentals. A picnic pavilion near the lake is available for groups to rent for day use.
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One of the rare camping spots directly on the Hudson River, Mills-Norrie State Park is in Dutchess County, between Hyde Park and Rhinebeck, making it the perfect base for a Hudson Valley getaway. The 1,000+ acre park has cabins, tent and trailer sites, as well as a marina and kayak outfitter at Norrie Point. Also within the park, bring your swing and play 18 holes at Dinsmore Golf Course, one of the nation’s oldest public courses, or tour a Gilded Age mansion at Staatsburgh State Historic Site.
