This is such a cool park. It is a former mansion that has been converted into a state park, and we loved exploring it. There are the ruins of an old theater that was on the estate, and you can walk on the remnants of a stage where Gene Kelly once danced. The roped swimming […]
This is a large beach with very a small swimming area. The waterfront section is spacious and has beautiful views, so it is sort of ridiculous to have such a small roped section. The water is very clear with a pebble bottom, and they seem to have kayak and canoes rentals. http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24463.html
Very small beach, the capacity is only 25. There is a small swimming area, sand beach and picnic area. The water is tannic with some organic debris. http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24473.html http://newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/lake-durant/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NY&parkId=653
We found this spot by chance, on our way to visit Bear Slide. This is a steep little jumping spot on the Hudson with a rope swing and board ladder going up the tree. Tree root steps lead down to the rope swing. We couldn’t judge the quality of the water or the depth, or […]
Coming from the south on River Road-2.8 miles from where the pavement ends the road will split, and you want to stay to the left. You’ll come to a large-ish parking lot (maybe holds 15 cars), stay to the left again and park in lot 6. There is a sign for lot 6 but it […]
The parking area for Shanty brook is on Route 8, 8.9 miles north from the junction of Route 8 and Route 30. It is a fairly large parking lot, but it can be hard to spot because there is tall grass blocking it from view. The lot is shaped like a half circle and has […]
This state park has a medium sized sand beach, with medium swimming area. The camping sites around the lake are beautiful and spacious, and we recommend staying the night if you can get one. http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24483 http://newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/moffitt-beach-campground/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NY&parkId=673
This is a fairly unusual campground in that it has one beach for day use and one for campers. The campers beach was technically closed when we were here but the ranger said people were down there, and there were a ton of people swimming. Having this beach closed was actually was nicer, as there […]
From where U.S. 9 N and NY-28 split, just north of Warrensburg, follow NY-28 for 7.6 miles. Then turn right on Harrington Rd. for 1.8 miles, you’ll see street side parking on your right and a steep drop going down to a river. Usually there are cars parked here, and a few small signs but can easily […]
Coming from the intersection of Route 30 and Route 8, follow Route 8 and take the first left, which you’ll see in about 2.6 miles. Follow this road over a bridge, and then park along the road to the right. If you walk back towards the bridge, you’ll see that there is another road and […]