Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area

New York State Park · Dutchess County

Entrance fee$8 / vehicle
CountyDutchess
CampingYes
Cabins / lodgeYes

Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area entrance fee

$8 per vehicle — Vehicle Entrance Fee: Fees are collected during season between the hours of 8am-6pm daily. Subject to change. Passenger cars: $8 Bus (10 passengers+): $35 All buses and large groups MUST call ahead to the Park Office PRIOR day of intended arrival (518) 329-3993.

Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area hours

Taconic State Park is open year round, sunrise to sunset, weather and conditions permitting.

Hours as published by NY State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area

One of two developed areas along the 16 miles of Taconic State Park that border Massachusetts and Connecticut. An extensive campground sits below a trail system ranging from easy walking to a hard climb.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🚲 Biking
  • 🏊 Swimming
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

  • 🏕️ Campsites
  • 🚿 Showers
  • 🛖 Cabins
  • 🛝 Playground
  • 🚐 RV Dump Station

Camping options

  • Campsites
  • Cabins
  • Cottages

Facility hours

Swimming:

Swimming season dates are subject to change based on lifeguard availability.

Weekend swimming begins the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend. Swimming days expand at the end of June and continue through Labor Day. Swimming hours are between 11am-7pm.

Copake Falls Day Use Area is great for picnicking year-round. Areas include picnic tables and grills.

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

Phone518-329-3993

Address253 Route 344, Copake Falls, NY 12517

Upcoming events at Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area

Event details and registration are on the NY State Parks calendar.

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