Fahnestock State Park (Clarence Fahnestock)

New York State Park · Putnam County

Entrance fee$10 / vehicle
CountyPutnam
CampingYes
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About Fahnestock State Park (Clarence Fahnestock)

15,000 acres across Putnam and Dutchess counties, with hiking trails, a scenic campground and room for boating, fishing, hunting and birding. The Taconic Outdoor Education Center runs environmental programmes on site.

Things to do

Amenities & facilities

Camping options

Entrance fee

$10 per vehicle

Hours

Fahnestock State Park is open daily Dawn to Dusk with the exception of the areas listed below.

Hours as published by NY State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

Facility hours

Campground: Closed for the 2026 season to facilitate the construction of a new bathhouse.

Canopus Lake Beach and Boat Rentals: Open Weekends and Holidays only May 23 - June 15

Open 7 days a week, June 23 through September 1 (Labor Day).

Facility Hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm daily.

Swimming Hours: 10:00 am to 5:45 pm daily.

Boat Rental Hours: 9:00 am- 5:00 pm. Last boat rented at 4:00 pm.

Schedules for pools, museums, campgrounds, tours and other facilities inside the park, as published by NY State Parks — not the park's own opening hours.

Contact

Phone845-225-7207

Address1498 Route 301, Carmel, NY 10512

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