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There’s Something for Everyone in Orange County, NY

Storm King Mountain State Park

Mountain Rd.
Cornwall-on-Hudson, 12520

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A favorite of hikers, this mountain inspired the ecological movement in the United States. Beautiful views of the Catski...

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Sterling Forest

116 Old Forge Rd.
Tuxedo, 10987

Sterling Forest
Sterling Forest

19,000-acre park with hiking trails, hunting and fishing. 125 species of birds and 810 species of plants. 10,000 square ...

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Schunnemunk Mountain

Otterkill Rd.
Blooming Grove, 12553

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Take Route 94 to Orrs Mills Road, turn right onto Otterkill Road. Limited parking on side of road.

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Highland Lakes

55-223 Tamms Rd.
Middletown, 10940

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Over 3000 acres of undeveloped area woods and lakes. Fishing, hiking, horseback riding and model plane flying. Bridle pa...

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Bear Mountain and Harriman

Seven Lakes Dr.
Bear Mountain, 10911

Bear Mountain and Harriman
Bear Mountain and Harriman

Hiking, boating, camping, picnicking, swimming, lodging, fishing. Ice skating, cross-country skiing, playing fields, bic...

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Schunnemunk

Clove Rd.
Cornwall, 12577

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Located in the northwest edge of the 6-mile Schunnemunk Ridge, which rises from 600 feet to nearly 1,700 feet. Numerous ...

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Neversink

Guymard Tpk.
Godeffroy, 12729

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550-acre preserve with extensive color-coded trail system along an easy terrain next to the Neversink River and an abund...

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Moonbeams

219 Prosperous Valley Rd.
Middletown, 10940

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150-acre preserve of unique meadows, old growth forest, and wetlands located at the base of the Shawangunk Ridge. Inform...

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Lower Bashakill

26-36 State Rt. 211
Cuddebackville, 12729

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138-acres flanking the Bashakill comprised of meadows, woodlands and working farmland. Use caution during hunting season...

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Laurel Hill

194-234 William Lain Rd.
Westtown, 10998

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89 acres of varied habitat with woodlands, alfalfa fields, wetlands, and seasonal vernal pools. A great variety of plant...

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Hunter Farm

65 Jared Ct.
Slate Hill, 10973

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60-acre preserve including two ponds with beaver, herons, wood ducks, turtles, frogs and dragonflies. Numerous species o...

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Fuller Mountain

70 Bowen Rd.
Warwick, 10990

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255-acre preserve home to unusual plants, mammals, bird life, and frogs, toads and salamanders who live around Fuller...

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Birnberg Preserve

Camp LaGuardia Heritage Trail Access Parking Area
Chester, 10918

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187-acres with 2 nature trails located off Greycourt Road with access through the Heritage Trail. The ¾ mile loop goes ...

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Winding Hills Park

1847 Rt. 17K
Montgomery, 12549

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Hiking, pedal and rowboat rentals (weekends only), camping, picnicking and fishing. Ice skating and ice fishing, weather...

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Warwick County Park

156 Rt. 17A
Warwick, 10990

Warwick County Park
Warwick County Park

Hiking, picnicking, and playing fields. Golf reservations: 988-9501.

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Orange County Park/Thomas Bull Memorial Park

211 Rt. 416
Campbell Hall, 10916

Orange County Park/Thomas Bull Memorial Park
Thomas Bull Memorial Park

Picnicking, golf, fishing, and playing fields. Arboretum. Cross country skiing on groomed trail. Fee. Free ice skating a...

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Orange County Arboretum

41 Grove St.
Montgomery, 12549

Orange County Arboretum
Orange County Arboretum- Photo credit to Mary Ann McCarthy

35 acres of professionally planned gardens, tree plantings, and water features. Site of Orange County’s 9/11 Memor...

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Kowawese Unique Area at Plum Point

90 Plum Point Ln.
New Windsor, 12553

Kowawese Unique Area at Plum Point
Kowawese Unique Area

102-acre park on the Hudson River. Magnificent vistas of the Hudson Valley gorge and 2,000 feet of sandy beach. Car top ...

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Gonzaga Park

County Rt. 44
Blooming Grove, 10914

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Hiking trails with access to the Long Patch. Open space, steep slopes, and rock formations on 218 acres. Gaelic Football...

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D&H Canal Park

58 Hoag Rd. (off Rt. 209)
Cuddebackville, 12729

D&H Canal Park
D&H Canal Park

Large county park with hiking trails, picnicking, fishing. Neversink Valley Area Museum (seasonal) and 1 mile walking tr...

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Algonquin Park

Powder Mill Rd. & Rt. 52
Newburgh, 12550

Algonquin Park
Algonquin Park

Twenty-seven acres of history and natural beauty. Three ponds, a stream, picnic areas and a children’s playground....

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Cronomer Hill Park

Gardnertown Rd.
Newburgh, 12550

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Lighted baseball and softball fields. 6 tennis courts. Observation tower. Daylight hours. Seasonal.

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Riverfront Park

Farm Meadow Ln.
Montgomery, 12549

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35 acres bordering the Wallkill River. Picnicking, hiking, fishing. Scenic views.

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Twin Islands Fishing Park

River Rd.
Walden, 12586

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River view, fishing area, picnic benches.  

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Port Jervis West End Park and Beach

125 River Rd.
Port Jervis, 12771

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Public swimming, fishing, softball field and playground. River access for boats. End of June through mid-Aug. Mon, 12-6p...

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Newburgh Landing

Front St.
Newburgh, 12550

Newburgh Landing
Newburgh Landing

City park with beautiful Hudson River views. Festivals and events. Labor Day weekend Waterfront Festival. Call for sched...

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Fancher-Davidge Park

130 Lake Ave.
Middletown, 10940

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Picnicking, outdoor grills, ice skating, swimming, playing fields and fishing. Large lake for hockey and skating, lit at...

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Elks-Brox Park

Rt. 97
Port Jervis, 12771

Elks-Brox Park
Elks-Brox Park

Magnificent view of the Neversink Valley and the Delaware River. A great place to see an overlook of Historic Port Jervi...

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Downing Park

123 Carpenter Ave.
Newburgh, 12550

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35-acre public park designed and landscaped in 1897 by the designers of Central Park in New York City. Special events th...

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Delano Hitch Recreation Park

401 Washington St.
Newburgh, 12550

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26-acre park. Swimming pool, tennis, horse shoe pitching, basketball. Softball Hall of Fame open year-round.

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Circleville Town Park/C. Hudson Thomas Memorial Park

50 Creamery Rd. (off Rt. 302)
Circleville, 10919

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700 acres with tennis courts, playing fields, picnic facilities and playground. 60-acre Lake Hennessey with beach and li...

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Chadwick Lake

1702 Rt. 300
Newburgh, 12550

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Fishing, boat rentals, children’s playground, 4-mile trail around the lake. Ice skating and ice fishing when condi...

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Binniewater Park

Binniewater Rd.
Greenville, 12771

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Pavilion and playgrounds. Known for its fishing. Call for hours.

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Benedict Farm Park

1675 Rt. 17K
Montgomery, 12549

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102-acre property with walking path adjacent to the Wallkill River. Playground. Boating access to river. Call for hours....

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Stewart State Forest

New Windsor, 12553

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7,000 acres of wildlife management area with semi-paved lanes for walking, running, mountain biking, horseback riding an...

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Goosepond Mountain

1198 Rt. 17M
Chester, 10918

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Wooded, undeveloped area for hiking. Horseback riding by permit on bridle path. Permits may be required.

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Book Your Stay In Orange County, NY

Sleep in an architecturally significant B&B, or book a room at a nationally known hotel. Casual travelers as well as visitors looking for luxury will find a wide range of properties to consider. There are lodging options for everyone – Try our user-friendly lodging search below and come stay with us in Orange County, NY.