Due to trail restoration project, a portion of the Lake Awosting Carriage Road will be closed to all users during 2026. Access to Lake Awosting Beach will be permitted during the swim season June 19, 2026 to Labor Day, September 7, 2026. Please adhere to all posted trail closures and details. Please see this map for details of the trail closure. Thank you for your cooperation. No Smoking (posted Apr 17, 2026) Smoking is NOT permitted anywhere in the park preserve. No Smoking, No Vaping, No Cannabis Parking Reservations 2026 (posted Mar 15, 2026) Parking Reservations required Weekends and Holidays starting April 18, 2026. Parking reservations are required weekends and holidays April 18 through November 15. Parking reservations can be made through ReserveAmerica.com or by calling 1-800-777-9644. Reservations can be made up to two weeks in advance.
About Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
The highest and most southerly part of the Shawangunks, roughly 5,000 acres holding a globally rare Dwarf Pine Ridge community. Pitch pine-heath barrens and chestnut oak forest shelter rare plants and animals.
Things to do
🥾 Hiking
⛵ Boating
Amenities & facilities
🌞 Day Use Only
Facility rentals
Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.
$10 per vehicle — Vehicle Entrance Fee: $10 per vehicle Parking reservations are required weekends/holidays from April 15 through November 15. Reservations can be made online at Reserve America or by calling 1-800-456-2267. Bus Permits: Bus permits: $60 Bus Permits Not Scheduled in Advance: $150 Buses are not permitted on weekends and holidays. Please contact the Visitor Center to schedule a bus.
Hours
Open year-round, current hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. hours will change seasonally.
Hours as published by NY State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.