Lake Taghkanic State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 8 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $10Annual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions6-ft leash
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- parks.ny.gov(518) 851-3631
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. Details last changed Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 1,718 acres, Lake Taghkanic State Park lies in Columbia County, about 12 miles south of Hudson.
Visitors come for snowmobiling, golf, ice fishing, disc golf, and winter sports. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites and showers. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
The park is open year round 8 am to sunset.
2026 Camping Season: 5/15 - 10/25 Campsites, cabins & cottages. Reservations made through Reserve America - call 1-800-456-CAMP.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Entrance Fee | $10 |
| Campsites | $17 · night |
| Campsites | $24 · night |
| Raised Deck Platform Campsite (14'x16') | $20 · night |
| $24/night; | $24 |
| Trailers/RVs (up to 20') | $17 |
| $21/night Fri, Sat & Sun/Holiday | $21 |
| $10/night Additional Vehicles (more than 2 at a site) | $10 |
| $412-$700, weekly | $412 |
| $412-$700, weekly | $700 |
| Cottages | $110 |
| Cottages | $157 |
| $440-$630/week | $440 |
| $440-$630/week | $630 |
| Full-Service Cottages: Cottage 157 and 167 | $180 |
| $720/week | $720 |
| Cottage 171 | $190 |
| $750/week | $750 |
| Cottage 158 | $195 |
| $780/week | $780 |
| Camping Fees | $7.25 |
| $7.25 Cancellation/Change | $7.25 |
| Non-NYS Resident Surcharge: Camping (resident) | $5 · night |
| Cabins | $7 · night |
| Cabins | $28 · night |
| Permit Fees | $30 |
| $10/week | $10 |
| Boat Storage | $15 |
| Camping | $5 · night |
| Cabins | $7 · night |
| Cabins | $28 · night |
Official wording
Vehicle Entrance Fee $10 Collected: 5/23 - 6/28, weekends & holidays 6/29 - 9/7, daily Camping Campsites: $17-$24/night Raised Deck Platform Campsite (14'x16'): $20/night; Sun - Thurs. $24/night; Fri, Sat & Sun/Holiday Trailers/RVs (up to 20'): $17/night Sun - Thurs $21/night Fri, Sat & Sun/Holiday $10/night Additional Vehicles (more than 2 at a site) Cabins: Daily rate is 1/4 the weekly charge $412-$700, weekly Cottages: $110 - $157.00/night; $440-$630/week Full-Service Cottages: Cottage 157 and 167: $180/night; $720/week Cottage 171: $190/night; $750/week Cottage 158: $195/night; $780/week Camping Fees: $7.25 Reservation fee $7.25 Cancellation/Change Non-NYS Resident Surcharge: Camping: $5 per night Cabins: $7 per night/$28 per week Boating Permit Fees: $30/season; $10/week Boat Storage: $15/season Non-NYS Resident Surcharge Camping: $5 per night Cabins: $7 per night/$28 per week
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
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions · leash up to 6 feet
Not allowed in or on: beach.
Pets are not allowed in beach, playgrounds or picnic areas, a maximum of two pets are allowed in campground. Pets are to be supervised at all times and either be crated or on a leash not more than 6ft in length.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Camping
Campsites:
$17-$24/night
Raised Deck Platform Campsite (14'x16'):
$20/night; Sun - Thurs.
$24/night; Fri, Sat & Sun/Holiday
Trailers/RVs (up to 20'):
$17/night Sun - Thurs
$21/night Fri, Sat & Sun/Holiday
$10/night Additional Vehicles (more than 2 at a site)
Cabins:
Daily rate is 1/4 the weekly charge
$412-$700, weekly
Cottages:
$110 - $157.00/night; $440-$630/week
Full-Service Cottages:
Cottage 157 and 167: $180/night; $720/week
Cottage 171: $190/night; $750/week
Cottage 158: $195/night; $780/week
Camping Fees:
$7.25 Reservation fee
$7.25 Cancellation/Change
Non-NYS Resident Surcharge:
Camping: $5 per night
Cabins: $7 per night/$28 per week
From the official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingBoatingGolfDisc golfFishingHikingHuntingIce fishingWinter sportsSnowmobilingSwimmingCamping
Swimming
2026 Swimming Season
West Beach (East Beach is closed)
5/23 - 6/28: 10 am - 7 pm, Weekends and Holidays Only (Memorial Day and Juneteenth)
6/29 - 9/7: 10 am - 6 pm, Monday - Friday: 10 am - 6 pm, weekends/holidays
Boating and paddling
Boat Permits: Weekly and season permits are available 4/1
Boat storage also available.
Amenities
Facilities
- Showers
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- RV camping
Lodging
- Cabins
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
✓ 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.
Accessibility
Accessible amenities: Boat Launches, Boat Rentals, Camper Assistance Program, Campsites, Cabins & Lodging, Fly Fishing, Food, Grills, Event Rentals: Pavilions, Shelters, Playground, Playing Field(s), Showers, Swimming Beach
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 1528 Route 82
Ancram, NY 12502 - Nearest town
- Hudson — about 12 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 42.0929, -73.7059
- Phone
- (518) 851-3631
Entrances
- Taconic Parkway Entrance
- SR 82 Entrance
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
Taconic Parkway Entrance: Cars only - No campers, buses or commercial vehicles SR 82 Entrance: Camper, Trailer, Bus, Commercial Entrance
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New York State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 30, 2026
- NY State Parks 'All Locations' park finder (server-rendered, ?page=N)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: LAKE TAGHKANIC STATE PARK, WOOD-SIDED CABINS WITH THE LAKE IN THE BACKGROUND, VIEW NW. - Taconic State Parkway, Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, NY HAER NY,14-POKEP.V,1-127 (CT).tif — Public domain (US federal government work), Haas, David W., creator
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