Clarence Fahnestock State Park
Open for the 2026 season. Sites 1-28 operate May 8 through November 14; sites 29-79 operate May 8 through October 17. Showers available Memorial Day through Labor Day. Reservations through ReserveAmerica up to 9 months in advance.
Flood Watch issued August 27 at 1:51PM EDT until August 27 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, including the following areas, Northern Fairfield and Southern Fairfield, northeast New Jersey, including the following areas, Eastern Bergen, Eastern Essex, Eastern Passaic, Eastern Union, Hudson, Western Bergen, Western Essex, Western Passaic and Western Union, and southeast New York, including the following areas, Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Northern Nassau, Northern Queens, Northern Westchester, Orange, Putnam, Richmond (Staten Island), Rockland, Southern Nassau, Southern Queens and Southern Westchester. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - For portions of the NYC/NJ metro, total rainfall amounts around 2 to 3 inches with local amounts up to 4 inches possible. Elsewhere, generally 1 to 1.5 inches with locally higher amounts possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 27 at 12:51PM EDT until August 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 630 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN CONNECTICUT THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY IN SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT FAIRFIELD IN NEW JERSEY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST NEW JERSEY BERGEN ESSEX HUDSON PASSAIC UNION IN NEW YORK THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST NEW YORK BRONX KINGS (BROOKLYN) NASSAU NEW YORK (MANHATTAN) ORANGE PUTNAM QUEENS RICHMOND (STATEN ISLAND) ROCKLAND WESTCHESTER
About
Located in Putnam and Dutchess counties, Clarence Fahnestock State Park campground offers a classic Northeastern camping experience in the Hudson Highlands. The 80 wooded campsites are spread across rolling terrain near Canopus Lake, the park's centerpiece featuring a sandy swimming beach and excellent fishing for bass, pickerel, perch, and trout. Every campsite is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and charcoal grill. Central restroom facilities include showers available from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The campground operates as a primitive camping area with no electric, water, or sewer hookups, and no dump station. RVs are welcome but should be self-contained. Beyond camping, the park offers a nature center with environmental displays, seasonal boat rentals, a concession stand, and an extensive trail network for hiking and mountain biking. Stillwater Pond and several smaller ponds provide additional fishing opportunities throughout the park's 14,000+ acres.
Directions
From I-84, take Exit 19 (Ludingtonville Road) and head north on Route 301 for approximately 6 miles. The park entrance is on the left at 1498 Route 301, Carmel, NY 10512.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $17 - $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (845) 225-7207 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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