Fahnestock State Park

Carmel, Putnam and Dutchess Counties

This large, mostly undeveloped park is a delight for outdoor enthusiasts, whether hiking through the mature forests or boating on Canopus and Stillwater lakes. Over 13,000 acres of the park have designated a Bird Conservation Area and provide abundant birding opportunities.

Wildlife to Watch

• Wild turkey
• Barred owls
• Red-shouldered hawks
• Winter wrens
• Blue-gray gnatcatchers
• Louisiana waterthrushes
• Warblers
• Beavers
• Otters

Where to Watch

• Trails
• Beach

Recreational Opportunities

• Birdwatching
• Hiking
• Snowshoeing
• Cross-country skiing
• Camping
• Swimming
• Boating
• Fishing
• Hunting

Size

14,082 acres

Closest Town

Carmel

Directions

Go to Google Maps, and enter your address for step-by-step directions to Fahnestock State Park. (This link will open a page outside the DEC website. Hold the "Shift" key down, and click on the link to open it in a new window.)

Contact Information

Telephone: 845-225-7207

Address: 1498 Route 301, Carmel, NY 10512

Website: Fahnestock State Park (This link leaves DEC's website)

Photo credit: OPRHP