Minnewaska State Park Preserve
New York State Natural Area · Ulster County
Minnewaska State Park Preserve entrance fee
$10 per vehicle — Vehicle Entry Fee: $10 per vehicle (under 15-person capacity). Any groups larger than 25 people must contact the Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center prior to planned arrival and ask to speak with an office manager. 10/13/26 – 10/31/26: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm 11/1/26 – 3/8/27: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Bus Entry Fee & Permits Bus: $60 per bus Bus (not scheduled in advance): $150 per bus Buses are not permitted on weekends and holidays. Please call Lake Minnewaska Visitor Center and ask to speak with an office manager to apply for a bus permit and schedule a bus.
Minnewaska State Park Preserve hours
Park Preserve hours: The current operating hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; closing time changes seasonally.
Hours as published by NY State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Minnewaska State Park Preserve
The dramatic Shawangunk Ridge rising more than 2,000 feet, with clear streams and waterfalls, three crystalline sky lakes and sheer cliffs and ledges. Dense hardwood forest fills the ground between them.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🏊 Swimming
- ⛵ Boating
Amenities & facilities
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
- 🌿 Nature Center
- 🌞 Day Use Only
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Facility hours
Swimming Beach Hours at Lake Minnewaska and Lake Awosting:
Swimming areas are closed until the 2027 season.
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
Phone845-255-0752
Address5281 Route 44-55, Kerhonkson, NY 12446
🎒 Gear up for Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Hiking boots
- Water shoes
- Life jackets
- Bug spray
- Daypacks
- Trekking poles
- Quick-dry towels
- Dry bags
- Sunscreen
- First aid kit
- Water bottles
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