Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Kerhonkson, NY
A cliff-top lake on the Shawangunk Ridge, circled by carriage roads with long views and white conglomerate rock. Vehicle fee; the lot closes when full on autumn weekends, sometimes by mid-morning.
- Nearest town
- Kerhonkson, NY
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 41.7290, -74.2370
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway CampgroundCampsite3 mi from Minnewaska State Park Preserve
- Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort at Lazy RiverCampsite5 mi from Minnewaska State Park PreserveTents
- Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park CampgroundCampsite17 mi from Minnewaska State Park PreserveWaste disposal
- Kenneth L. Wilson CampgroundCampsite20 mi from Minnewaska State Park Preserve
- Woodland Valley CampgroundCampsite22 mi from Minnewaska State Park Preserve
- Phoenicia Black Bear CampgroundCampsite25 mi from Minnewaska State Park Preserve
All campsites in New York · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Minnewaska State Park Preserve?
Minnewaska State Park Preserve is in Kerhonkson, NY, at GPS 41.7290, -74.2370. It is about 8 mi from New Paltz.
Can you camp near Minnewaska State Park Preserve?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground, about 3 mi away; within 25 mi there are 18 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Minnewaska State Park Preserve?
Minnewaska State Park Preserve is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: West of the Hudson: Palisades, Bear Mountain and the Shawangunks.
What is there to see near Minnewaska State Park Preserve?
Places worth a stop nearby: Historic Huguenot Street (8 mi), Walkway Over the Hudson (15 mi), Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt (16 mi) and Storm King Art Center (23 mi).
When is the best time to visit Minnewaska State Park Preserve?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)