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Best of Hudson Valley

North-South Lake

Categories:
  • Fun
  • 2008: Scenic Camping Spot

Essential Information

Rte. 18
Haines Falls, NY
518-589-5058

Additional Information

County: Greene

Pick: 2008: Editors' Pick

About: The largest campground in the Catskill Forest Preserve, this site has two things going for it: beauty and history. A short walk from the lake takes you to the spot where the renowned Catskill Mountain House once stood; they say you can see five states from this promontory. The famous Kaaterskill Falls, a favorite subject of the Hudson River School painters, is also nearby. And Alligator Rock -- a pair of boulders positioned in such a way that they resemble a giant jaw lined with pointy teeth -- has been attracting campers for over 100 years.

Best of Hudson Valley History: 2008 Editors' Pick Best Scenic Camping Spot

Web: http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24487.html

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