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Camping and Hiking in New York
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Chittenango Falls State Park
A picturesque 167 foot waterfall is the main attraction of
Chittenango Falls State Park! Glacial sculpting over 40 million
year-old bedrock is responsible for this scenic feature. An
interesting variety of both plants and wildlife may be found
along the trails. Visitors can view the falls from the top, walk
the winding trail into the gorge view the falls from the
footbridge and return to the top along the small trail on the
opposite side of the gorge. Activities include camping, fishing,
hiking and picnicking. For information call: (315)655-9620
Harriman State Park
Harriman State Park, located in Rockland and Orange counties, is
the second-largest park in the parks system, with 31 lakes and
reservoirs, 200 miles of hiking trails, three beaches, two
public camping areas, a network of group camps, miles of streams
and scenic roads, and scores of wildlife species, vistas and
vantage points. Harriman State Park's major facilities include
Lakes Welch, Sebago, Tiorati and Silvermine, the Anthony Wayne
Recreation Area, Sebago Cabins and Beaver Pond Campgrounds. For
information call: (914)786-2701
Max V. Shaul State Park
Max V. Shaul State Park is a small, quiet camping area with 30
wooded tent and trailer sites. The park has shady picnic
grounds, as well as playing fields and a playground. There is a
nature and hiking trail, fishing is allowed in Panther Creek and
winter visitors can cross-country ski. The park's proximity to
Mine Kill State Park opens many more recreational opportunities
to campers. For information call: (518)827-4711
Hudson River Islands State Park
Hudson River Islands State Park facilities are concentrated on
the islands of Gay's Point and Stockport Middle Ground. These
islands are fragile communities with many rare and endangered
plant and animal species. Day-use facilities include picnic
areas with grills and nature trail. Fishing is popular and
transient camping is allowed. For information call:
(518)872-1237
Lake Welch Beach State Park
Lake Welch Beach State Park's man-made Lake Welch, with its
half-mile-long sandy beach in the wooded hills of the Ramapo
Mountains, is the largest beach in Harriman State Park. The park
offers cool breezes, swimming, fishing, boating, picnicking,
hiking and camping in adjacent Beaver Pond Campground. Winter
activities include ice fishing and snowmobiling. For information
call: (914)947-2444
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