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Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park



 
 
 
 
 

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Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park is a delight for outdoor enthusiasts. This 14,086 acre park, covering land in Putnam and Dutchess counties, boasts hiking trails, a beautiful beach, picnic areas, scenic campground, and abundant opportunities for boating, hunting, fishing, and birding. The park is also home to the Taconic Outdoor Education Center which provides high quality environmental programming and Fahnestock Winter Park which includes 15 kilometers of groomed trails for cross country skiing and snowshoeing, and an area for sledding. Please visit the websites for the Taconic Outdoor Education Center and Fahnestock Winter Park for more detailed information.

The large beach at Canopus Lake is the jewel of Clarence Fahnestock Memorial Park. Its sandy shore and nearby picnic area are enjoyed by thousands of bathers. In addition to swimming, campers and day trippers can fish in or tour Canopus Lake by row boats which are available for rental by the hour or the day. Visitors with their own boats must obtain a Regional Boating permit at the Park Office. Fishing by boat is permitted at Stillwater and Canopus Lakes. Fishing at both lakes and four ponds is excellent in all seasons for anglers seeking bass, pickerel, perch or brook and rainbow trout. Please note that all freshwater fishing requires a permit from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. This permit can be obtained from town halls and many sporting good stores.

The scenic campground, formed along the park?s natural rock ridges, provides alcoves of privacy and tranquility for campers. Each of the 80 campsites has a picnic table and fire ring. Additionally there is an area for RV camping. Although there are no hookups available, restroom and shower facilities are centrally located to all RV and tent sites. Individuals, as well as larger camping groups, are welcome. The campground?s nature center houses environmental displays and a variety of touch boxes. On weekends, park staff organizes hikes and craft activities. Movies are shown on Saturday evenings for the enjoyment of all campers.


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Area Campgrounds
Finger Lakes Cabin Rentals
2793 Amsdell Rd
Hamburg, NY
(716) 649-9145


Lakeside Camp Ground
336 Hargrave Rd
Windsor, NY
(607) 655-2694


Pine Crest Camping Area
280 State Route 79
Windsor, NY
(607) 655-1515


Snow Valley Campgrounds
Route 9
Fishkill, NY
(845) 897-5700


Camp Shane
134 Teatown Rd
Croton On Hudson, NY
(845) 292-4644


Fahnestock Clarence State Park Park Office
Route 301
Carmel, NY
(845) 225-7207




Area Fishing Related Businesses
Water Wizard Tackle Co
4467 Lake Shore Rd
Hamburg, NY
(716) 627-4537


Weekley's Wholesale Bait Inc
3704 Big Tree Rd
Hamburg, NY
(716) 824-7184


Ceely's Bait Bucket
436 Shore Rd
New Windsor, NY
(845) 534-3495


Mohegan Sportsman
1870 E Main St
Mohegan Lake, NY
(914) 528-2429


Buchanan Sports
251 Albany Post Rd
Buchanan, NY
(914) 739-0772


Bob's Sport & Tackle Center Inc
Route 100 & Route 35
Katonah, NY
(914) 232-4085


Hudson Fish & Game Club
293 Fish and Game Rd
Hudson, NY
(518) 828-6111


Woodbury Field & Stream Club
Schunnemunk Rd
Highland Mills, NY
(845) 928-3477


Bedford Sportsman Inc
25 Adams St
Bedford Hills, NY
(914) 666-8091


Cross River Sportsman Shack
759 Route 35
Cross River, NY
(914) 763-9255


Valley Angler
56 Padanaram Rd
Danbury, CT
(203) 792-8324


Candlewood Bait & Tackle Co
2 Germantown Rd
Danbury, CT
(203) 743-2221


Sportsman's Den
1912 Brewster Ave
Carmel, NY
(845) 228-5744


Hamburg Rod & Gun Club Inc
3434 Hickox Rd
Hamburg, NY
(716) 648-2236




Area Resorts and Lodging
Hudson Valley Dirtsurfer
62 West Center Street
Beacon, NY
(845) 518-1982


Hollowbrook Travel
11 Oscawana Lake Rd
Putnam Valley, NY
(845) 528-1123


Town Lyne Motel
2381 Crompond Rd
Cortlandt Manor, NY
(914) 737-8202


Holiday Inn Hotels Resorts
542 Route 9
Fishkill, NY
(845) 896-6281


Hudson Elk's Lodge
601 Union St
Hudson, NY
(518) 828-9014


MT Kisco Country Club Ofc
Taylor Rd
Mount Kisco, NY
(914) 666-2116


Sheraton
18 Old Ridgebury Road
Danbury, CT
(203) 794-0600


Thunder Ridge Ski School
Route 22
Patterson, NY
(845) 878-4900


Catamount Ski Area
17 Nicholson Rd
Holmes, NY
(518) 325-3200


Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park

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