Taconic State Park - Rudd Pond Area

New York State Park · Dutchess County

Entrance fee$7 / vehicle
CountyDutchess
CampingYes
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About Taconic State Park - Rudd Pond Area

Taconic State Park's second developed area, with 15 ground sites and 26 platform sites beside the pond. Boat rentals and a launch sit below the same trail system that runs the length of the range.

Things to do

Amenities & facilities

Camping options

Entrance fee

$7 per vehicle — Vehicle Entrance Fee: $7/car Collected weekends only, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Bus: $35 Know Before You Go Pet Policy A maximum of two pets are allowed in campsites and day use areas unless prohibited by sign or directive. Pets are to be supervised at all times and either be crated or on a leash not more than 6-feet in length. Proof of rabies inoculation shall be produced if requested by staff. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches (this does not apply to service animals). Boating Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day season and weekly boating permits are available as well as rentals. Additional Trails Located nearby, the Harlem Valley Rail Trail is a picturesque paved trail for running, walking and biking. A portion of the Appalachian Trail can be accessed near Taconic State Park.

Hours

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

Camping Season:

Memorial Day through Labor Day. Ground sites and platform sites available for tenting reservations.

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

Facility hours

Swimming:

Memorial Day to Labor Day

8am to 6pm (non-guarded)

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

Phone518-789-3059

Address59 Rudd Drive, Millerton, NY 12546

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