Know Before You Go … More Info Pet Policy A maximum of two animals are allowed in campgrounds and day use areas unless prohibited by sign or directive. Pets are to be monitored at all times and either be crated or on a leash not more than 6-feet in length. Evidence of rabies inoculation shall be produced if requested by staff. Pets are not permitted in play grounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or secured beaches (this does not use to service animals).
Swimming– children 12 and under
A swim test is required for children 12 and under to swim in the Copake Ore Pit. An adult should accompany children 10 and under.
Taconic State Park is located along 16 miles of the Taconic Range of mountains, sharing a border with Massachusetts and Connecticut. 2 developed locations, Copake Falls and Rudd Pond, offer an extensive path system with surface that differs from simple to difficult, offering spectacular views.
The comprehensive camping area at Copake Falls has websites to accommodate campers seeking a more rustic experience, as well as those looking for a more “home like” experience. There are 45 camping tent websites, 25 camping tent platforms, 36 trailer sites and 3 cabin areas for a total of 106 campgrounds and 18 cabins. The trailer websites allow trailers up to 30 feet in length, however do not provide hook up centers. Centrally situated restroom and shower facilities lie in all camping site areas. The cabin locations vary in number of cabins, location and size. The tiniest cabins accommodate up to 4 individuals and the biggest 6 people. All cabins have electrical energy, lights, hot and cold running water, a kitchen with a refrigerator and range, a dining area, a picnic table, and outdoor camp fire ring with grill. The “Ironworkers” cabins are equipped with personal showers and flush toilets; campers in the “Bash Bish” cabins utilize a centrally located shower facility with flush toilets. Some cabins in the Greenwich Cabin Location are wheelchair available and offer extra amenities such as a microwave, couch, shower, dishwashing machine and cable connection.
There are a lot of activities for campers, as well as day visitors to enjoy in the earliest State Park in the Taconic Area. Bike or stroll along the Harlem Valley Rail Path, trek to Slam Bish Falls, simply over the Massachusetts border or up Brace Mountain, the highest point in Dutchess County. Stop at the newly created Copake Iron Works Museum to find out about the iron market at the former website of Copake Iron Works, developed in 1845. Copake Falls uses swimming opportunities at a designated swimming area with a dock in Ore Pit Pond and at the adjacent wading pool. The small however deep Ore Pit Pond is a popular location due to its outstanding water quality. Swimming is allowed when lifeguards are on duty– floatation devices are not allowed. Fresh water fishing lovers will delight in hooking brown trout and other fish in the Bash Bish Brook or rainbow trout in the old iron ore mine pit.
The fun doesn’t end in winter. There are fantastic routes for cross country skiing and snowshoeing, along with 5 miles of snowmobile trails.
In season deer and bear hunting (rifle/shotgun/bow), turkey hunting (bow/shotgun), squirrel, fox and ruffed grouse hunting are permitted. Small game season start November 1st. A New York State searching license is required. Please be aware that Taconic State Park residential or commercial property encompasses land in both Columbia and Dutchess Counties. Please follow the appropriate regulations stated by the New york city State Department of Environmental Preservation. Using handguns are not permitted in any state parks. No youth hunts.Tentrr Camping: Furnished Canvas Wall Tents Tentrr is now at Taconic State Park in the Copake Falls area. Take the hassle out of outdoor camping and invest more time enjoying the outdoors. With a fully-equipped canvas wall camping tent all set up and prepared for you, it really is a better way to camp. 6 walk-in Tentrr websites are located in a big field
with simple access to swimming locations, Copake Iron Works Historic Website and the trailhead to Slam Bish Falls. An additional 4 walk-in sites can be accessed from the parking area at the
Harlem Valley Rail Trail, a paved cycling and hiking trail on an abandoned portion of the New york city and Harlem Railroad that extends from the Hamlet of Wassaic to Copake Falls. Please check out the Tentrr site for additional info about camping in Taconic State Park with Tentrr,
or to inspect accessibility and make reservations. Pavilion Information Copake Falls has one pavilion. The day utilize price is$50 and can accommodate as much as 60 individuals. Check accessibility at
ReserveAmerica.com. Do
n’t miss out on these popular destinations and tourist attractions within or near the park: Bash Bish Falls -the most significant and greatest single drop waterfall in Massachusetts. Slam Bish Falls is operated as a Massachusetts(DCR)State Park with different guidelines. Copake Iron Functions Museum – developed in 1845, iron stayed active till 1903. The charcoal blast heater, blowing engine home, machine shop, workplace and powder storage building still remain and are open to the
requested by personnel. Animals are not permitted in play grounds
,
buildings,golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or protected beaches(this does not apply to service animals). Mailing Address Taconic State Park, Copake Falls P.O. Box 100Copake Falls, NY 12517 Hours of Operation Park is open year round, sunrise to sunset, weather condition and conditions allowing.2023 Swimming Season: 5/27 -6/ 25, Weekends/Holidays only 6/26 -8/ 24, Daily (subjected to change depending upon staffing)Hours: 11am-7pm * Visitors, please note: A swim test is needed for kids 12
and under to swim in the
Copake Ore Pit. An adult need to accompany children 10 and under.Picnicking: Year-round. Picnic Structure readily available year-round.
- 2023 Camping Season: 5/12 -11/19 Ironworkers & Celebration Bish Cabins: 5/19-10/ 15 Greenwich cottages:
5/19-11/ 19 * Please note
within the outdoor camping season amount of time, some loops/sites may open later on or close previously. For more information, please call the park or see http://www.newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com.Hunting: Park Authorization Required. DEC rules and regs apply. All Deer seasons; Spring and Fall Turkey seasons, bow until noon just. - Fees & Rates Most New York City State Parks charge a car usage fee to enter
- the center. Costs vary by area and season. A list of entry fees and other park use fees is available listed below. For costs not noted or to validate information, please call the park directly. The user friendly Empire Pass card is $80 -and your secret to all-season satisfaction with unrestricted day-use entry at many centers run by State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation consisting of forests, beaches, trails and more. Purchase online or call your favorite park to learn more.
Discover more about our
Admission Programs including the Empire Pass. Camping Campsites:$15-22/ night * Extra$5/night for non-NYS residents Cabin:$ 518-$ 596/week Everyday rate is 1/4 the weekly charge Homes:$700 weekly/$ 175 daily- Non-NYS citizens$28/week,$7/daily Car Entryway Cost
Cars:$8 Non-Profit Bus: $35 Business Bus:$ 75(Swimming season just.)Cost Gathered:5/ 27-6/25, weekends/holidays 6/26-9/4, everyday( subject to alter depending on staffing )Tentrr Outdoor camping: Furnished Canvas Wall Tents For current prices, accessibility, and to make outdoor camping reservations, please go to the Tentrr site. Maps< img src="https://parks.ny.gov/images/graphics/digitalmaps.gif
- “alt=”Digital Maps”/ > New! Download this park’s digital map to your iOS
Apple and Android device. Firewood source maps reveal a 50-mile radius from which untreated firewood may be moved to this campground. To learn more see firewood limitations.
in Taconic State
Park, with trips on Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, Saturdays and Sundays, Might 28 through
Buddies of
Taconic State Park’s Historic Preservation Committee. In its prime time, an overall of 5,000 tons of iron ore were wheeled into Copake Falls each year from surrounding towns such as Pawling and Amenia. Admission is free. For more details go to http://www.friendsoftsp.org. Taconic State Park Hunting Map Obtain
Permit (No Cost)from the Park Office to be displayed in lorry dashboard while searching. Office hours vary- call ahead. Big Video Game: Deer and Bear archery season(early bow): 10/1 to 11/20. Deer and Bear late bow: 12/14 to 12/22. Deer and Bear Crossbow: 11/7 to 11/20 Deer and Bear regular season( rifle/shotgun): 11/21/20 to 12/13/20 Deer and Bear muzzle loading season: 12/14/20 to 12/22/20 Note: Columbia County enables rifles -Dutchess County is shotgun only (Rudd Pond). Little Game: No Bunny Searching Turkey, archery and shotgun: Fall season: 10/17 to 11/1 Spring season: 5/1 to 5/31. Squirrel(Shotgun only ): 11/1/19 to 2/29/20 Fox (Shotgun only ): 11/1/19 to 2/14/20 Ruffed grouse( Shotgun only): 11/1/19 to 2/29/20
No waterfowl. No migratory birds. No reptiles. No amphibians. No youth hunts. No pistols. No target practice. Copake Falls is understood for its rustic outdoor camping experience.
The oldest park
in the region uses numerous activities for campers and day visitors to enjoy.