Fahnestock State Park
Carmel NY

In highlands east of the Hudson River, the park is heavily wooded and contains many lakes. You can swim or rent boats on the largest one, Canopus Lake. Fishing is permitted on Canopus Lake, Pelton Pond, John Allen Pond, Duck Pond and Stillwater Lake.

There are many trails to hike, including the Appalachian Trail. Mountain bikes, horses and snowmobiles are allowed on some trails. In the Winter, you can cross-country ski here.

Near Hudson Highlands State Park and Constitution Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary.

Caution: Take care to avoid the ticks that carry Lyme disease.

Hot showers and flush toilets.

Driving directions: Take the Taconic Parkway to New York Route 301 West. The park is on 301. (Caution: Both the Taconic Parkway and Route 301 are substandard roads. Go slow when turning off the Taconic - the exit ramp is much too short.)

Phone: 845-225-7207 (park office), 800-777-9644 (camping reservations)

Address: RFD 2, Carmel, NY 10512-9802


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