Camping reservations can be made up to 9 months in advance. Sites become available at the 9-month window at the following times:
March 15 - Labor Day: 8AM Monday - Friday, 9AM Saturday & Sunday.
Day after Labor Day - March 14: 9AM Monday - Friday, 9AM Saturday & Sunday.
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LAKE TAGHKANIC STATE PARK, NY
Book a Site at LAKE TAGHKANIC STATE PARK, NY
** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the facility.
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
Description
Lake Taghkanic State Park, nestled next to Lake Taghkanic in the rolling hills and lush forests of Columbia County, offers a wonderful variety of recreational activities. The park has tent and trailer campsites and cabin and cottage camping facilities, two beaches, picnic grounds and a boat launch. In addition, the park has hiking, biking, cross-country ski and snowmobile trails. Ice skating and ice fishing are permitted when conditions are appropriate. Environmental education programs are offered year round.
Geography:
Lake Taghkanic State Park is located in Columbia County, right off of the Taconic State Parkway, 11 miles southeast of Hudson.
Recreation:
Endless winter and summer activity options await park visitors, from lounging on the beach, biking, boating, fishing, hiking, and hunting in the warm months, to wintertime ice fishing, ice skating, sledding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Amazing scenic views throughout the park.
Facilities:
The park features two beaches, boat launch sites, rowboat, paddleboat and kayak rentals, cabins, campsites, picnic areas, playgrounds, playing fields, pavilion, recreation hall and showers. Four vacation rental cottages offer the amenities of home.
Nearby Attractions:
Taconic State Park's Copake Falls Area, Olana State Historic Site, and Clermont State Historic Site are nearby.
Cabin
Fri Sep 20 2024 - Thu Jun 19 2025Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.
Campsite
Fri Sep 20 2024 - Thu Jun 19 2025Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.
Cottage
Fri Sep 20 2024 - Thu Jun 19 2025Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.
Pavilion
Sun Sep 22 2024 - Tue Aug 19 2025Reservations must be made 3 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.
May 17, 2024 - October 26, 2024
May 16, 2025 - October 25, 2025
Season Schedule
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Boat Launch
- Boat Rental
- Boating
- Cabins
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Concession
- Cottages
- Cross Country Skiing
- First Aid Station
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hot Showers
- Hunting
- Ice Fishing
- Ice Skating
- Laundry
- Nature Center
- Paddle Boat Rentals
- Paddle Boating
- Parking
- Picnic Tables
- Picnicking
- Playground
- Restroom
- Sail Boating
- Showers
- Snowmobiling
- Swimming - Beach
- Volleyball
- Water Drinking
- Antiquing
- Auto Touring/Scenic Rtes
- Bait
- Cash Machine/Atm
- Churches
- Convenience Store
- Cultural Activities
- Fuel, Vehicles
- Golf
- Hospital
- Ice Sales
- Interpretive Programs
- Museum
- Restaurant
- Sail Boarding
- Shopping
- Tennis Court
42.09361, -73.70806
42°5'37"N, 73°42'29"W
The park is located 11 miles southeast of Hudson in the town of Gallatin, NY. Passenger cars can access the park from the the Taconic State Parkway, one mile south of the Route 82 Hudson/Ancram exit. Visitors can also access the park from State Route 82, approximately two miles south of the hamlet of West Taghkanic. Large trucks, RV's and campers can enter the park from the State Route 82 entrance. 518-851-3631
Mailing Address:
LAKE TAGHKANIC STATE PARK1528 State Route 82
ANCRAM NY 12502-9731