Clarence Fahnestock State Park

Open — Closed for the season. The campground closed September 2, 2025 for bathhouse construction and will remain closed through the 2026 season. Expected to reopen for the 2027 season.

About

Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park campground is a scenic 66-site facility set among natural rock ridges in a 14,086-acre park spanning Putnam and Dutchess counties. The campground provides access to diverse recreational opportunities including fishing for bass, pickerel, perch, and trout in Canopus and Stillwater Lakes, swimming at the sandy beach, hiking on numerous trails, and boating with seasonal rowboat and kayak rentals. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and charcoal grill. Sites accommodate tent campers and RVs, with some sites accepting RVs up to 30 feet and others limited to smaller lengths. The campground has no hookups or dump station. Restrooms, hot showers, a nature center, concession stand, and first aid station operate seasonally from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The park also features Fahnestock Winter Park with 15 kilometers of groomed cross-country ski trails and snowshoeing. Pets are permitted with proof of rabies vaccination, maximum two per site.

Directions

From the Taconic State Parkway: Exit 31B at Putnam County Route 301 West, proceed approximately 0.25 mile. From NYS Route 9: Take Putnam County Route 301 East, proceed approximately 5 miles. Park areas are located on both sides of Route 301.

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