Mine Kill and Max V. Shaul State Parks
North Blenheim and Fultonham, Schoharie County
Located in scenic Schoharie Valley with its mix of field and forest, Mine Kill State Park includes an 80-foot waterfall. Max V. Shaul State Park is also located in Schoharie Valley. With its sweeping views, this small campground offers a nature and hiking trail and fishing in Panther and Schoharie creeks.
Wildlife to Watch
- Red-tailed hawks
- Bluebirds
- Bald eagles
- White-tailed deer
- Wild turkey
Where to Watch
- Trails
- Campground
- Creek
Recreational Opportunities
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Boat launch (Mine Kill)
- Cross-country skiing
- Snowmobiling, snowshoeing and ice skating (Mine Kill)
- Hunting (Mine Kill)
- Camping (Max V. Shaul)
Accessible Features

These Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation sites have some accessible features, including campsites at Max V. Shaul and picnic areas at Mine Kill. A full list of DEC's accessible recreation destinations is available on the DEC website.
Size
Mine Kill - 395 acres
Max V. Shaul - 68 acres
Closest Towns
North Blenheim and Fultonham
Directions
See Google Maps for step by step directions to Mine Kill State Park. See Google Maps for step by step directions to Max V. Shaul State Park. (These links will open a page outside of the DEC website. Hold "Shift" down while clicking on the link to open it in a new window)
Contact Information
Mine Kill
Telephone: 518-827-6111
Address: 161 Mine Kill State Park, North Blenheim, NY 12131
Website: Mine Kill State Park (This link leaves DEC's website)
Max V. Shaul
Telephone: 518-827-4711
Address: Route 30, Fultonham, NY 12071
Website: Max V. Shaul State Park (This link leaves DEC's website)
Photo credit: OPRHP