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MAX V. SHAUL STATE PARK, NY

Status: Closed through Wed May 22 2013   Season Dates
Max reservation window: Thu Feb 20 2014   Later Dates
30 site(s) found
ALL (30)

Description

Max V. Shaul State Park is a small, quiet camping area with 30 wooded tent and trailer sites. The park has shady picnic grounds, as well as playing fields. There is a nature and hiking trail, fishing is allowed in Panther and Schoharie Creeks. A car top boat/fishing access trail to the Schoharie Creek was established in 2011

The park's proximity to Mine Kill State Park opens many more recreational opportunities to campers. Mine Kill offers an Olympic size pool, wading pool and a diving pool at no additional cost to campers with a valid camping permit. Hiking trails, boating (by permit) and Mine Kill Falls overlook are also available to campers.

Geography:

Max V. Shaul State Park is located in the Schoharie Valley at the base of Toepath Mountain.

Recreation:

Fishing, hiking, camping, picnicking, and wintertime cross-country skiing are popular activities here.

Facilities:

Campsites with showers, a nature trail, a playground, and picnic tables are available, most of which are accessible to disabled visitors.

Nearby Attractions:

In addition to Mine Kill State Park, please check out local these attractions;

  • Catskill Scenic Trail www.catskillscenictrail.org
  • Circle A Trail Rides www.circleatrailrides.com
  • Cooper¿s Ark Farm, An Educational Petting Farm www.coopersarkfarm.com
  • Gilboa Museum 607-588-6894
  • Gobblers Knob Family Fun Park 518-296-8008
  • Historic Lansing Manor www.nypa.gov
  • Howe Caverns www.howecaverns.com
  • Iroquois Indian Museum www.iroquoismuseum.org
  • Landis Arboretum www.landisarboretum.org
  • Museums at the Old Stone Fort www.TheOldStoneFort.org
  • Plattekill Bike Park www.plattekill.com
  • Services & Amenities:

    Within Facility
    • Baseball/Softball
    • Basketball
    • Comfort Station
    • Firewood
    • Hiking
    • Parking
    • Picnic Pavilion
    • Picnic Shelter
    • Picnic Tables
    • Picnicking
    • Playground
    • Showers
    • Volleyball
    Within 10 Miles
    • Recreation Programs
    Alerts and Important Information
    DID YOU KNOW you save 15-20% by reserving a weeknight* campsite? (*Sunday-Thursday, excluding holidays)

    To insure fairness for all NY customers, any reservation with departure dates outside the 9-month Maximum Window can not be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made.

  • Only 2 pets per site are permitted. Current rabies certificate required. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6ft at all times.
  • Permits are required for alcohol use at the park.
  • Fires must be attended at all times. Propane gas is available in Cobleskill.
  • Quiet time is from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • There is a caretaker on call 24 hours.
  • Peak season: A person may be the primary site occupant for 14 total days of camping within a 16 day period. S/he must leave the park for 48 hours once they have stayed the maximum number of days allowed before beginning a new reservation.

    Getting There:

    GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
    42.54833, -74.4125
    42°32'54"N, 74°24'45"W

    The park is located in the Schoharie Valley along Route 30, approximately 6 miles south of Middleburgh, at the base of Toepath Mountain. 518-827-4711

    Contact Information:

    Mailing Address:

    MAX V. SHAUL STATE PARK
    PO BOX 23 RT 30
    FULTONHAM NY 12071

    Phone Number:

    Information: (518)827-4711