Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site

New York State Historic Site · Montgomery County

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Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site entrance fee

Admission: There is no admission fee for our Visitor Center and Museum; however, some fees apply for special events, educational services, tours, and the use of picnic areas. Guided tours are offered frequently during the operating season and by appointment. Adults are $5. Seniors and students are $3. Children 12 and under free. School groups are $2 per student. Outreach program rates and topics are also available by request.

About Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site

Erie Canal history at the strategic confluence of the Mohawk River and Schoharie Creek. Towpath trails and a boat launch make it as much a place to walk, ride and paddle as one to read about.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🚲 Biking
  • 🛶 Paddling
  • ⛵ Boating
  • 🐎 Equestrian
  • 🧭 Geocaching

Amenities & facilities

  • 🛝 Playground
  • 🚤 Boat Ramp
  • 🌞 Day Use Only

Facility rentals

Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.

Facility hours

The Schoharie Creek Aqueduct Boat Launch and the Yankee Hill dock are open from May 16th to early November.

The Schoharie Creek Aqueduct Picnic Area and Yankee Hill Lock picnic area, as well as all our grounds, are open from sunrise to sunset daily. Permits are required for gatherings of more than 25 persons.

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

Phone518-829-7516

Address129 Schoharie Street, Fort Hunter, NY 12069

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