State Park

Highland Lakes State Park

Orange County, New YorkAbout 3,125 acresEstablished 1964
Status
Status not posted
Entrance fee
Statewide rule — see below
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Dogs allowed6-ft leash
Camping
None listed
Official site
parks.ny.gov(845) 786-2701

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

Covering about 3,125 acres, Highland Lakes State Park lies in Orange County, about 6 miles northeast of Middletown.

Visitors come for horseback riding, hunting in season, and hiking.

Hours

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
ParkPark closes after sunset
Official wording

Park closes after sunset

Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).

Fees and passes

Per vehicle at most parks ('Most New York State Parks charge a vehicle use fee between $6 and $10 for day use'); historic sites 'generally charge an admission fee between $1 and $6'; many parks free.

Statewide fee rule from New York's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.

New York park passes

  • Empire Pass — from $80. Unlimited day-use vehicle entry at most State Parks and DEC facilities (one vehicle at a time) Details
  • Golden Park Program — free. Free vehicle entry on non-holiday weekdays for NY residents 62+ Details
  • Access Pass — free. Free or discounted use for NY residents with disabilities Details
  • Lifetime Liberty Pass — free. Free or discounted use for NY resident veterans and Gold Star parents, spouses, children Details
  • Every Kid Outdoors (NPS 4th-grade pass) — free. Free entry for 4th grade students Details

From the New York state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.

Reservations

Day use
No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
Booking system
ReserveAmerica (newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
Phone
1-800-456-2267

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Pets

Dogs allowed · leash up to 6 feet

Dogs must be on a leash not more than 6 feet.

Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.

Things to do

HikingHorseback ridingHunting

Trails

Equestrian Trails: Horses are permitted with permit only. The permits are issued at the Minnewaska State Park office. Minnewaska State Park Preserve can be reached at (845) 255-0752.

Amenities

Recreation

  • Horse trails

✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.

Getting there

Address
55-223 Tamms Rd
Middletown, NY 10941
Nearest town
Middletown — about 6 mi northeast (straight line)
Coordinates
41.4913, -74.3286
Phone
(845) 786-2701

Entrances

  • Main Entrance

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Directions from the park

Main Entrance: No Interior Rds - Small Parking Area

Nearby state parks

Goosepond Mountain State Park
11.4 mi south (straight line)
Schunnemunk State Park
13.2 mi southeast (straight line)
New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site
13.8 mi east (straight line)
Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site
14.6 mi east (straight line)
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
15.6 mi north (straight line)
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
15.6 mi north (straight line)
Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site
16.5 mi east (straight line)
Storm King State Park
18 mi east (straight line)

Sources and freshness

“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology

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