Mine Kill State Park
New York State Park · Schoharie County
Mine Kill State Park entrance fee
Vehicle Entrance Fee: No fee (courtesy of the New York Power Authority)
Mine Kill State Park hours
Park is open year-round, dawn to dusk
Office hours are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
2026 Swimming Season:
6/27 – 8/23: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, daily
8/29, 8/30, 9/5, 9/6, 9/7: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Hours as published by NY State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Mine Kill State Park
Overlooking the Blenheim-Gilboa pumped storage project in the Schoharie Valley, with a lower reservoir stocked with trout and walleye. Mine Kill Falls cascades 80 feet through a narrow gorge nearby.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🧭 Geocaching
- 🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
- 🛝 Playground
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
- 🌞 Day Use Only
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Facility hours
A fully renovated Kiddie Pool will be open for the 2026 season, in addition to an Olympic-size pool and Dive Tank.
Swim Lessons (Free):
Community Swim Lessons offered in two 4-week sessions, Monday-Thursday, 20-30 minute classes scheduled between 3:30pm and 6pm.
Session 1: 6/29-7/23
Session 2: 7/27-8/20
Disc Golf: Year Round (weather permitting)
Mine Kills Falls: Open year-round: Dawn to Dusk, weather permitting
Picnicking: Available year round (weather permitting)
Boating: April 1-October 15. All boaters must sign-in and clean their vessels at the Boat Wash Station.
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
Phone518-827-6111
Address161 Minekill Road, North Blenheim, NY 12131
🎒 Gear up for Mine Kill State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Trail cameras
- Bike helmets
- Water shoes
- Life jackets
- Handheld GPS
- Bug spray
- Paddleboards
- Dry bags
- Tackle kits
- Daypacks
- Trekking poles
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