Yes! You are allowed to camp in the lean-tos at Harriman State Park
. The other campsites — Beaver Pond, Cedar Pond and Tiorati Plateau, as well as the cabin camps, are closed by mid-October and won't open until April.
Can you pitch a tent in Harriman State Park?
Tentrr Camping:
Furnished Canvas Wall Tents
Tentrr is now at Harriman State Park. Take the hassle out of camping and spend more time enjoying the outdoors. With a fully-equipped canvas wall tent all set up and ready for you, it really is a better way to camp.
Can you camp for free in Harriman State Park?
Harriman State Park offers primitive camping only
. You biggest downside is that you have to hike in about a mile or two to get to the various sites.
Are there bears in Harriman State Park?
Bears are active in almost all parks in our region. In recent weeks,
bears have been making recurring appearances at several shelters in Harriman, including the popular Fingerboard Shelter.
Is Harriman State Park safe?
The best times to visit Harriman State Park are during the summer and fall seasons. While the park is open year-round for winter lovers too,
during the summer all trails, campsites, and lake areas are open and completely safe to enjoy
.
Can you swim in Harriman State Park?
Lake Tiorati was formed by clearing swampland in Harriman State Park and constructing a concrete dam to make two ponds into one large lake. Surrounded by meadows and rolling, wooded hills,
the park offers excellent swimming
, fishing, boating and picnicking.
Are there waterfalls in Harriman State Park?
Cascade of Slid
. Located in Harriman State Park, this waterfall forms on Pine Meadows Brook. A 1-mile hike takes you to the falls.
Are Dogs allowed at Harriman State Park?
Dogs are welcome at Harriman State Park, but must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times
. Dogs are not allowed in buildings or beach/bathing areas. Dogs must display rabies tag. Or call (845) 947-2444 for more information.
What are the names of the 7 Lakes?
From south to north, the lakes are Lake Sebago and Lake Kanawauke in the towns of Haverstraw and Tuxedo; Lake Skannatati and Lake Askoti in Tuxedo; Lake Tiorati in Tuxedo and Woodbury; Silver Mine Lake in Woodbury; and Queensboro Lake in Highlands.
How do you get to Harriman State Park without a car?
Get out and hike! The Ramapo Dunderberg Trail is accessible for New York City folk without cars; just
take the NJ Transit/Metro North Port Jervis line, from Penn Station
. Getting to Harriman State Park takes just over an hour via this route.
Is Lake Welch Open 2021?
Open year round – dawn to dusk, seven days a week
.
What to do if you encounter a black bear while hiking?
If you encounter a bear while hiking and it does not see you.
Back away slowly, increase your distance
. Clap hands or make noise so the bear knows you are there and will move on. If you encounter a bear on the trail and it sees you.
What animals are in Harriman State Park?
- White-tailed deer.
- Beavers.
- River otters.
- Coyotes.
- Warblers.
- Amphibians.
Does Harriman State Park require bear spray?
They told us that a bear canister — a specially-made container that's strong enough to withstand the terrible claws of a hungry black bear — is REQUIRED in the Adirondack High Peaks area to thwart bear-to-human encounters (and you'll suffer a fine if you don't use one).
Where do you park at Harriman State Park?
Trailhead access available: 1777 and Appalachian Trail. Seven Lakes Drive (Harriman State Park): 2:
Silvermine Picnic Area
– Take Exit 18 off the Palisades Interstate Parkway, turn onto Seven Lakes Drive. It's the first parking lot on your left.
Where is Harriman hike?
- Island Pond Mountain Loop. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 6.5 mi.
- Island Pond Road – unmarked Loop. …
- Reeve's Brook – white Loop. …
- Big Hill via Gate Hill Road. …
- Hogencamp Mountain Loop via Long Path. …
- West Mountain via Appalachian Trail and Ski Trail. …
- Third Reservoir Loop via Old Turnpike and Gate Hill Road. …
- Green Swamp Loop.
Who Is Harriman State Park named for?
A year after the death of her husband in 1909,
Mary Harriman
proposed to Governor Charles Evans Hughes that she would donate 10,000 acres (40 km
2
) of land and $1 million for the creation of a new state park.
