This 14,086-acre park covers land in Putnam and Dutchess counties and boasts hiking trails, picnic areas, a scenic campground, and plenty of opportunities for boating, hunting, fishing, and birding. In addition, there is a beach, concessions, boat launch, pavilions, equestrian and biking trails and boat rentals.
 

The park is home to the Taconic Outdoor Education Center, which provides environmental programming and Fahnestock Winter Park, which includes 20 kilometers of groomed trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Ice fishing and sledding are also permitted  in winter.
 

The park’s scenic campground offers both tent camping and an area for RVs with showers and restrooms available.
 

Pet Policy: A maximum of two pets are allowed in campsites and day use areas unless prohibited by sign or directive.