Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
This is a day-use only site with no overnight camping. Grounds are open sunrise to sunset daily. The Visitor Center operates May 1 through October 31, Wednesday through Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 1pm to 5pm.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 1:40PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 105 to 110 expected. * WHERE...Litchfield county in Connecticut, southern Berkshire county in Massachusetts, Bennington and eastern Windham counties in Vermont, and in eastern New York the following counties: southern Herkimer, southern Fulton, Montgomery, Schoharie, Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga, southeast Warren, Washington, Rensselaer, Columbia, eastern Greene, Dutchess, and Ulster. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be little to no relief at night, with low temperatures in the 70s along with humid conditions persisting across much of the area tonight.
About
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is a 300-acre historic site located where the Erie Canal crossed Schoharie Creek. The park preserves seven canal-related structures from the canal's original construction in 1825 through its enlargement in the 1840s-1850s, including the impressive Schoharie Aqueduct and Putman's Canal Store at Yankee Hill Lock. The Visitor Center, open May through October, offers museum exhibits and educational programs about canal history. The grounds are open sunrise to sunset year-round, with miles of marked trails for hiking, biking (part of the Empire State Trail), horseback riding, and winter activities like snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Two boat launches serve kayakers and canoers. This is strictly a day-use facility. The tent shelters available for reservation are open-sided pavilions for events and gatherings, not overnight camping accommodations. No camping is permitted on the property.
Directions
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is located at 129 Schoharie Street, Fort Hunter, NY 12069. From the New York State Thruway (I-90), take Exit 27 (Amsterdam) and follow NY-30 South to Fort Hunter. Turn left onto Schoharie Street; the Visitor Center is on the right.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (518) 829-7516 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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