New York State Parks
Neversink River Unique Area
Visit the Neversink Unique Area (also known as the Neversink Gorge) and step into 4,881 acres of natural beauty.
What You Can Do:
Hike, fish, kayak, canoe, birdwatch, note: camping not allowed
Location:
Access the Neversink Unique area from Katrina Falls Road and Wolf Lake Road in Rock Hill. There are many access points and trails in the Town of Thompson. Want to reach the Neversink River? Edwards Road offers an easy on/off for fishing and kayaking. However, Katrina Falls Road and Wolf Lake Road both require more hiking to reach the Neversink River.
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Wolf Brook Multiple Use Area
The Wolf Brook Multiple Use Area is 585 acres adjacent to the Neversink Unique Area. Take a hike, go fishing, or stay the night as camping IS permitted! The two trails, Wolf Brook Road and Powerline Road, are wide and relatively flat.
Amenities:
Hiking trails
What You Can Do:
Hike, camp, bike, fish, snowshoe, horseback ride
Location:
The Wolf Brook MUA is adjacent to the Neversink Unique Area Trail System. The “Yellow Trail” can be accessed from both the Katrina Falls Rd Access (Neversink Unique Area) and the Wolf Brook MUA.
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Basha Kill Wildlife Management Area
Did you know that the Town of Thompson is located near one of the largest wetlands in Southeastern New York State? In the 1970s, the NYSDEC installed a permanent dam to create habitat for wood ducks and black ducks. Today, this tranquil wildlife habitat, bird conservation site, and outdoor recreation area is open to the public.
Amenities:
Hiking trails, boat launch (trailered and hand), observation tower
What You Can Do:
Hike, fish, kayak, canoe, birdwatch
Location:
Just south of Wurtsboro, between Route 209 and South Road
Learn More! Bashakill Wildlife Management Area or Bashakill Area Association
Catskills Park
The Catskill Park is a 700,000-acre forested wilderness area located within four counties: Sullivan, Delaware, Greene, and Ulster. Created in 1904, the park contains the nearly 300,000-acre Catskill Forest Preserve within its boundaries. This area has been a popular tourist destination since the early 1900s, particularly in the 1950s and 60s when it was home to many large family resorts.
Amenities:
Hiking trails, 5 fire towers, interpretive center
What You Can Do:
Scenic drives, hike, fish, ski, snowshoe, kayak, canoe, birdwatch
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The Shawangunk Ridge – characterized by striking white cliffs – is 50 miles long, from Port Jervis to Rosendale, with a portion stretching through the center of Sullivan County. Located north of the Basha Kill Wildlife Management Area, it also features the Roosa Gap Forest Preserve and the Wurtsboro Ridge Forest Preserve.
The 41-mile Shawangunk Ridge Trail (SRT) starts at High Point State Park in New Jersey.
The Shawangunk Ridge is also known for rock climbing and features ice caves in Ulster County. Many easier trails follow old rail beds or carriage roads; others are more challenging.
Catskills Park
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