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The dazzling shine of sunlight on North-South Lake, the muffled engine of a motorboat on the Hudson River, the silent glide of a paddle dipping into…
The Catskills are home to some of the best paddling locations in New York State. Try stand-up paddleboarding on the Hudson in Coxsackie or Athens; go kayaking in the mountains on North-South Lake, or tubing in East Durham at the Zoom Flume Water Park. For motorized boats, the Hudson River and Catskill Creek offer scenic exploration and easy access to fishing, marinas, shops, and restaurants.
The Catskills offer some of the best fishing in New York State! Check out our guide to the best fishing spots, NYS Licensing, where to get tackle and bait, and how to hire a licensed guide. You are sure to return with fish stories that will live on for generations!
A mobile kayak/paddleboard rental company offering hourly, half-day, and full-day rentals of single or tandem kayaks. Guided tours available. Sail Hope, Inc. Sailing from Athens, Catskill and Hudson
Rip Van Winkle Lake: Paddleboard, music, frisbee golf & more! Family fun in Tannersville!
North-South Lake is the biggest and most popular state campground in the Catskill Forest Preserve, offering extraordinary scenic beauty, and historical sites.
Full service Transient Marina with pool, showers, laundry, picnic area, and repairs. Restaurant on premises.
Hand Launch site for kayaks and canoes. Hudson River access
7.6 acre riverfront preserve offers picturesque shoreline, dramatic vistas, and a tranquil inland pond. Nature trails are used as an outdoor classroom.
BBQ's, port-o-lets, picnic tables, playground, benches, snack bar. Summer concert series.
Shady Harbor takes the term full-service marina to a whole new level.
Fish the Catskills waterways year-round for trout, bass, and muskies.
Enjoy the best of Catskills hiking, boating, and camping at the region’s most popular campground.
Here, in the Great Northern Catskills, summer spirit still exists.
Hike to New York’s highest cascading waterfall – Kaaterskill Falls. Follow the marked trail to the viewing platform. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and practice safe hiking.
Our annual travel guide is filled with information and inspiration for planning your visit to the Great Northern Catskills.
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