Clarence Fahnestock State Park

Boating is one of many popular summertime activities at the park.

The Appalachian Trail runs through this park off Route 301 west of the Taconic Parkway. Hikers also enjoy more than 60 miles of great nature trails.

Fishing, swimming, mountain biking on 14 miles of trails and boating are the main summer activities at the 11,000-acre park. No motorboats are permitted and the boat launch is for hand-launched craft only.

During winter, about six miles of groomed cross-country ski trails are open, plus an ice-skating area, snowmobile trails and a sledding hill.

The park campground offers 80 tent and RV sites, but no electric hook-ups. Camping is open from April through December.

Designated areas are set aside for bow hunters to try for deer. Shotgun hunting for spring turkey is also allowed in season. A NYS hunting permit and a park permit are required.