9 State Parks in Catskill Region That You Shouldn't Miss

July 20, 2021 Giuseppe Pratt

Discover the best top things to do in Catskill Region, United States including Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Catskill Park, Woodland Valley State Park, Balsam Lake Mountain Wild Forest, Esopus Meadows Preserve, Lake Superior State Park, Franny Reese State Park, Bear Spring Mountain Campground, Hudson River Islands State Park.
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1. Minnewaska State Park Preserve

5281 Route 44 55, Kerhonkson, NY 12446-3545 +1 845-255-0752 http://parks.ny.gov/parks/127/details.aspx
Excellent
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5.0 based on 516 reviews

Minnewaska State Park Preserve

Formerly the grounds of a hotel, this park offers stunning vistas and uncrowded trails.

Reviewed By NYlatinbeauty - Staten Island, United States

Me and my husband visited Minnewaska State Park Preserve the end of July on a very hot day.... and what a great decision to visit!! We got there around 11:00 am and there were already some vehicles waiting to enter. I do recommend getting there early; the park opens at 9:00 am, the fee is $10. We were told the wait to enter the park was going to be 45 minutes, but we got lucky didn't even wait 30 minutes. There's different trails depending on how many miles you wish to walk, but if you're not a hiker, you can take advance of the refreshing lake waters; there's a nice beach area. This is a must visit during the summer!! The views are so amazing!! Please don't miss out on the beauty of mother nature, get active and keep socially distant during this time. Enjoy!!!

2. Catskill Park

Sundown, NY [email protected] http://www.catskillmountaineer.com/BIW-balsam.html
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Catskill Park

This mountainous region, comprised of both public and private land, lies in Ulster, Greene, Delaware and Sullivan Counties, and includes 98 mountains and the 300,000-acre Catskill Forest Preserve.

3. Woodland Valley State Park

1319 Woodland Valley Rd, Phoenicia, NY 12464-5230 +1 845-688-7647 http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24501.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 32 reviews

Woodland Valley State Park

Reviewed By J4387OFlindsayb

We loved the campground! Check in was easy and the lady who helped us was great. Quiet, woodsy and far from town (5 miles)! The facilities were clean and close by. Just what we wanted for a peaceful weekend, no cell service FYI which was perfect for us. We will definitely be back.

4. Balsam Lake Mountain Wild Forest

Livingston Manor, Rockland, NY 12758 +1 845-256-3000 [email protected] http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/9152.html
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Balsam Lake Mountain Wild Forest

5. Esopus Meadows Preserve

257 River Rd County Road 24, Ulster Park, NY 12487-5129 http://www.scenichudson.org/parks/esopusmeadows
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Esopus Meadows Preserve

Reviewed By Dakota57 - Poughkeepsie, United States

While this is listed as an easy walk that is if you only go on the trails near the river. If you follow all the trails into the woods the walk can offer some challenges, inclines and declines and rocky paths. We walked 2.5 miles of trails, lovely sites and bug free walk. Noted frogs along the way and a snake! Good choice, go early if possible.

6. Lake Superior State Park

342 Dr Duggan Rd, Bethel, NY 12720-5307 +1 845-807-0261 http://parks.ny.gov/parks/87/details.aspx
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Lake Superior State Park

7. Franny Reese State Park

286 Haviland Rd, Highland, NY 12528-1625 http://scenichudson.org/parks/frannyreese
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4.0 based on 16 reviews

Franny Reese State Park

Reviewed By starrz1307 - Poughkeepsie, United States

It is a great hike with nice views of the Mid Hudson Bridge and river. You hike up a hill that is above the bridge. There is trails that include old ruins of former estate.

8. Bear Spring Mountain Campground

512 E Trout Brook Rd, Downsville, NY 13755-2002 +1 607-865-6989 http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24454.html
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

9. Hudson River Islands State Park

Stockport Middle Ground, Coxsackie, NY 12192 +1 518-732-0187 http://parks.ny.gov/parks/98/details.aspx

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