Lake Taghkanic State Park
New York State Park · Columbia County
Lake Taghkanic State Park entrance fee
$10 per vehicle — Vehicle Entrance Fee: $10 Collected: 5/23 - 6/28, weekends & holidays 6/29 - 9/7, daily
Lake Taghkanic State Park hours
The park is open year round 8 am to sunset.
2026 Swimming Season
West Beach (East Beach is closed)
5/23 - 6/28: 10 am - 7 pm, Weekends and Holidays Only (Memorial Day and Juneteenth)
6/29 - 9/7: 10 am - 6 pm, Monday - Friday: 10 am - 6 pm, weekends/holidays
2026 Camping Season: 5/15 - 10/25
Hours as published by NY State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Lake Taghkanic State Park
Rolling hills and lush forest around Lake Taghkanic in Columbia County, with tent and trailer sites plus cabins and cottages. A swimming beach, boat launches and picnic areas ring the water; large rigs enter from Route 82.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🧭 Geocaching
- 🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚿 Showers
- 🛖 Cabins
- 🛝 Playground
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
Camping options
- Campsites
- Cabins
- Cottages
Contact
Phone518-851-3631
Address1528 Route 82, Ancram, NY 12502
Upcoming events at Lake Taghkanic State Park
Event details and registration are on the NY State Parks calendar.
🎒 Gear up for Lake Taghkanic State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Trail cameras
- Bike helmets
- Water shoes
- Life jackets
- Handheld GPS
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
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