Stony Kill Farm & Environmental Education Center
Rte. 9D, 2 miles north of Interstate 84
(845) 831-8780 or 845-831-3800 and leave a message
Day use, picnic tables, fishing access, rest rooms, trail
At Stony Kill Farm Environmental
Education Center, their primary concern is the safety and health of visitors,
volunteers and staff.
The grounds and trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset, and the public is invited to enjoy being outside. With 8.5 miles of trails and 1,000 acres, they offer the
perfect location to relax and enjoy nature. They have also created fun scavenger hunts for the trails that you can download.
Orange County
Stewart State Forest
Ridge Road parking lot, off Rte. 17
New Windsor
Accessible trail/boardwalk over Great Swamp
The 6,700-acres of Stewart State Forest are unique in the
northeast and increasingly rare in the Hudson Valley. A mix of wetlands, fields
and forest, the site includes 18 miles of gravel roads and more than 22 miles
of major trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding,
hunting, dog training and trials, skiing, snowmobiling, bird watching and
fishing.
Be sure to visit the new Great Swamp boardwalk and trail on the island. The
new boardwalk connects the east and west sides of the Great Swamp and makes
some nice hiking loops possible.
Directions to the new boardwalk: From Ridge Road parking lot:
Head south on Maple Ave., after about 1.4 miles, there will be a sign on the
right for the Great Swamp walkway. Turn right and continue a half mile to the
boardwalk. Horseback riders will find a place to tie up their horses before the
entrance to the boardwalk.
You can also reach the west side of the boardwalk via the Schofield Lane Trail,
head south on the trail, there will be a spur trail heading off to the left.
Total distance is less than three miles. There is a hitching post on the west
side of the boardwalk as well. Note: Those who need to drive to the parking lot at the east end of the boardwalk will need a permit through the Motorized Access Program for People with Disabilities (MAPPWD). The permit is free.
Click here for information on trails, fishing and hunting.
Putnam County
White Pond
Off Rte. 42, NW of Lake Carmel
Fishing access
The 263-acre White Pond Multiple Use Area (MUA) includes
the 129-acre White Pond. From the White Pond Parking Area, wheelchair accessible features include the fishing/viewing platform. The fishing pier is 230 feet from the parking area. For information about hiking, boating, fishing and hunting click here.
Sullivan County
Basher Kill at Basha Kill Wildlife Management Area
Off NY Rte. 209, 5 miles South of US Rte. 17. Follow Otisville Rd. 0.5 mile
east, turn north on South Rd., 0.8 miles.
From the Haven Road Parking Area (Western), wheelchair accessible features include the viewing blind. The viewing platform of wetlands is 620 feet from the parking area. From the South Road Parking Area, near intersection with Route 61, wheelchair accessible features include the fishing/viewing platform.
Mongaup Pond Campground
Off US Rte. 17, 3 miles north of DeBruce
(914) 493-4233
In the day use area, wheelchair accessible features include the fishing/viewing platform, picnic area, and shower building.
In the camping area, wheelchair accessible features include the six accessible campsites (Sites: 72, 75, 79, 88, 90, 162); and shower building in Loop G (near Campsite 161).
Mongaup Valley Wildlife Management Area Eagle
Viewing Blinds
From the Route 43 Parking Area at Mongaup Falls Reservoir, wheelchair accessible features include the eagle viewing blind and portable toilet (seasonal).
Waneta Lake at Willowemoc Wild Forest
Off Sullivan County Route 151/Beaverkill Road, about 3.5 miles north of
Livingston Manor.
From the Waneta Lake Parking Area, wheelchair accessible features include the fishing/viewing area, picnic area, and portable toilet (seasonal).
Ulster County
Alder Lake Picnic Site at Balsam Lake Mountain
Wild Forest
About 3 miles north of Turnwood.
Picnic tables overlooking scenic mountain-valley lake
Allaben Campsites at Shandaken Wild Forest
2.8 miles west of Phoenicia on the north side of Route 28.
From the Allaben Primitive Camping Area, wheelchair accessible features include the two roadside primitive campsites and portable toilet (seasonal). The campsites have a picnic table and fire ring with a portable toilet nearby.
From the Lower Birch Creek Road Parking Area, wheelchair accessible features include the fishing/viewing platform, picnic area, and portable toilet (seasonal).
The picnic area is approximately 0.1 mile from the parking area on a path around the pond.
The Maurice D. Hinchey Catskill Interpretive
Center
5096 Rte. 28 in Mt. Tremper.
From the Catskill Visitor Center Parking Area, wheelchair accessible features include the picnic pavilion, hiking trail, Visitor Center, and restroom.
Esopus Creek Boat Access
Sandy Rd., Kingston.
Hand launch, fishing platform, picnic area, port-a-john.
Esopus Creek
RT 28 Mt. Tremper.
From the Esopus Creek Parking Area, across from Catskill Visitor Center, wheelchair accessible features include the hiking trail to viewing area. The trail to Esopus Creek is 0.25-mile one way and has a gentle grade (max. slope 5%), wide tread (min. width 3 feet), and firm crushed stone surface.
Hudson River at Turkey Point
Off Rte. 32, about 3 miles north of the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge.
Fishing access to the Hudson River is available from the former Coast Guard dock for persons with disabilities (0.6 mile beyond the gate on Flatbush Camp Road, on a gravel-woods road). At the end of the road is a small parking lot with access paths leading to a 200-foot wharf, formerly owned by the U.S. Coast Guard, that has been converted to an accessible fishing pier and an accessible hand launch on the Hudson River.
Kenneth L. Wilson Campground and Day Use Area
Wittenberg Road Mt Tremper.
In the day use area, wheelchair accessible features include the hand boat launch with dock and kayak slide, fishing/viewing platform, picnic pavilion, dog park, hiking trail to viewing platform, and restroom.
The trail to the viewing platform of the pond is 0.25-mile one way and has a gentle grade (max. slope 10%), wide tread (min. width 3 feet), and a firm compacted stone surface.
In the camping area, wheelchair accessible features include the three accessible campsites (Site: 30), restroom in Loop A (near Campsite 13), and central shower building.
Lower Birch Creek Rd. Picnic Area at Shandaken
Wild Forest
Off Rte. 28, near the town of Pine Hill.
From the Lower Birch Creek Road Parking Area, wheelchair accessible features include the fishing/viewing platform, picnic area, and portable toilet (seasonal). The picnic area is approximately 0.1 mile from the parking area on a path around the pond
Onteora Lake
Off Rte. 28, about 5 miles west of Kingston.
From the Onteora Lake Parking Area, wheelchair accessible features include the fishing/viewing area, picnic area, and portable toilet (seasonal).
Peekamoose Valley Camping Area at Sundown Wild
Forest
Off Ulster County Rte. 42 (Watson Hollow Road.
Primitive campsites, trail to stream, picnic tables and privy
Rochester Hollow Leanto at Shandaken Wild Forest
7 miles west of Phoenicia on the north side of Route 28.
Gated road, lean-to campsite open to MAPPWD†
permit holders
Updated 6/13/2025