Harriman State Park

July 17, 2008 - 8:20pm — GettingOutside
View from Perpendicular Harriman State Park NY
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Harriman State Park, located in New York's Rockland and Orange counties, is the second-largest park in the New York state parks system - just 30 miles north of New York City.

Harriman State Park, located in New York's Rockland and Orange counties, is the second-largest park in the New York state parks system, with 31 lakes and reservoirs, 200 miles of hiking trails, three beaches, two public camping areas, a network of group camps, miles of streams and scenic roads, and scores of wildlife species, vistas and vantage points.

Harriman State Park's major facilities include Lakes Welch, Sebago, Tiorati and Silvermine, the Anthony Wayne Recreation Area, Sebago Cabins and Beaver Pond Campgrounds.

Off the Palisades Parkway, Harriman is just 30 miles north of New York City.

*Boat launch sites require a boat permit. Please contact the park for further details.

Attractions

Beach, Biking, Boat Launch Sites, Boat Rentals, Bridle Path, Cabins, Campsites, Dumping Station(s), Fishing, Food, Gift Shop, Group Camping, Hiking,Ice Fishing, Museum/Visitor Center,Picnic Tables, Playing Field(s), Scenic Views, Showers, Tent/Trailer Sites, X-Country Skiing

And when you visit Harriman, make sure you drive down the road and visit Bear Mountain State Park!

Trails in Harriman Park
There are more than forty marked hiking trails (225 miles total) in Harriman, and another 57 unmarked trails and woods road (103 miles, foot traffic only). Some of the better known trails include:

In addition to the hiking trails there are a number of horse trails in the southeastern portion of the park and a mountain bike trail at the Anthony Wayne Recreation Area in the northeast of the park. In winter some of the trails are open for cross-country skiing.

Lakes in Harriman Park

  • Lake Sebago, 310 acres, swimming beach, boat launch, cabin camping
  • Lake Tiorati, 291 acres, swimming beach
  • Lake Welch, 216 acres, swimming beach, camping
  • Lake Kanawauke (lower, middle and upper), 186 acres
  • Lake Stahahe, 88 acres
  • Silver Mine Lake, 84 acres
  • Pine Meadow Lake, 77 acres
  • Turkey Hill Lake, 58 acres
  • Island Pond, 51 acres
  • Lake Askoti, 41 acres
  • Lake Skanatati, 38 acres
  • Lake Wanosink, 38 acres
  • Lake Skenonto, 37 acres
  • Queensboro Lake, 35 acres
  • Hessian Lake, 33 acres
  • Summit Lake, 33 acres

Contact Information:
Palisades Interstate Park Commission
Bear Mountain, NY 10911

Entrance:
Seven Lakes Drive Sloatsburg, NY

Empire Passport Accepted

Phone:
(845) 786-2701

Reservations:
(800) 456-2267

Anthony Wayn Recreation Area

Bear Mountain

Seasons/Hours:
Varies according to area.

Pets:
Dogs only, must be muzzled and on a leash not more than 6 feet. Not allowed in buildings, camping, picnic or bathing areas or on walkways.

Location

Harriman State Park Bear Mountain, NY, 10911
United States
Phone: 1 800-456-2267
41° 15' 55.5156" N, 74° 2' 32.4888" W
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