Get out of the city and enjoy the tranquility!
The Setting
• This 14,086 acre park, covering land in Putnam and Dutchess counties, boasts hiking trails, a beautiful beach, picnic areas, scenic campground, and abundant opportunities for boating, hunting, fishing, and birding.
• The park is also home to the Taconic Outdoor Education Center which provides high quality environmental programming.
• The scenic campground, formed along the park's natural rock ridges, provides alcoves of privacy and tranquility for campers.
• Fishing by boat is permitted at Stillwater and Canopus Lakes. Fishing at both lakes and four ponds is excellent in all seasons for anglers seeking bass, pickerel, perch or brook and rainbow trout.
Please note that all freshwater fishing requires a permit from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. This permit can be obtained from town halls and many sporting good stores.
The Facility
- 78 Campsites
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Comfort Station
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Interpretive Center & Programs
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- Picnic Tables
- Picnicking
- Showers
- Picnic table
- BBQ grill
- Fire ring
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Within 10 Miles:
- Antiquing
- Boat Launch
- Boat Rental
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Convenience Store
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- Cultural Activities
- First Aid Station
- Fishing
- Restaurant
- Shopping
- Swimming - Beach
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Camping Tips
On weekends, park staff organizes hikes and craft activities. Movies are shown on Saturday evenings for the enjoyment of all campers.
Park Features
The large beach at Canopus Lake is the jewel of Clarence Fahnestock Memorial Park. Its sandy shore and nearby picnic area are enjoyed by thousands of bathers. In addition to swimming, campers and day trippers can fish in or tour Canopus Lake by row boats which are available for rental by the hour or the day.
Address
Clarence Fahnestock
1498 Route 301
Carmel, NY 10512
Phone: (845) 225-7207
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