Camping reservations can be made up to 9 months in advance. Sites become available at the 9-month window at the following times:
March 15 - Labor Day: 8AM Monday - Friday, 9AM Saturday & Sunday.
Day after Labor Day - March 14: 9AM Monday - Friday, 9AM Saturday & Sunday.

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Please Be Advised: New York State Park Campgrounds: Same-day reservations are allowed until 3PM on day of arrival; this applies to campsites only. Reservations can be made online or through the ReserveAmerica Call Center: 1-800-456-2267. Walk-ins are not permitted.


TACONIC STATE PARK (RUDD POND), NY

Taconic State Park consists of more then 6,000 acres of forested land with an extensive trail system that provides spectacular views of the Taconic, Berkshire and Catskill Mountain Ranges and the Hudson Valley. Rudd Pond is a 64 acre lake that offers swimming, fishing, rowboat, ...
Status: Closed through Thu May 23 2024   Season Dates
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Overview

Description

Taconic State Park consists of more then 6,000 acres of forested land with an extensive trail system that provides spectacular views of the Taconic, Berkshire and Catskill Mountain Ranges and the Hudson Valley. Rudd Pond is a 64 acre lake that offers swimming, fishing, rowboat, canoe, kayak and paddle boat rentals.

Geography:

The Rudd Pond area of Taconic State Park is located in Millerton, NY along the Taconic Mountain Range in northeastern Dutchess County. The park shares a border with Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Recreation:

Besides camping and hiking other popular activities include swimming, picknicking, boating on Rudd Pond, bicycling and roller blading on the rail trail, fishing and hunting.

Facilities:

Rudd Pond has over 40 campsites for tents with several capable of accomodating small trailers.

Nearby Attractions:

Nearby attractions include Taconic State Park's Copake Falls Area, Olana State Historic Site, Clermont State Historic Site, Staatsburgh State Historic Site, and Lake Taghkanic State Park.

Booking Window
Thu Mar 28 2024 - Sat Dec 28 2024

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.

Season Dates
Taconic State Park - Rudd Pond Area - 2023 Camping Season:

May 26, 2023 - September 3, 2023


Taconic State Park - Rudd Pond Area - 2024 Camping Season:

May 24, 2024 - September 1, 2024



Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Fri May 24 2024
Sun Sep 01 2024
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Bath House
  • Bird Watching
  • Boat Launch
  • Boat Rental
  • Boating
  • First Aid Station
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Maintenance
  • Parking
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicking
  • Playground
  • Restroom
  • Showers
  • Swimming - Beach
  • Water Fillup Station
Within 10 Miles
  • Basketball
  • Shopping
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Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
41.97639, -73.50556
41°58'35"N, 73°30'20"W

From the Taconic Parkway: Exit at Pine Plains/Red Hook/Route 199. Take Route 199 East for 15 miles to Route 22. Turn left onto Route 22 North. Go 2 miles to Millerton. Turn right onto Route 44 East for a half mile. Turn left onto Dutchess County Route 62. The park entrance will be 2 miles down, on the right side. Please note that RV's, trailers and commercial traffic are prohibited on the Taconic State Parkway. They are permitted on Route 22. 518-789-3059
Contact Information

Mailing Address:

TACONIC STATE PARK (RUDD POND)
59 Rudd Pond Drive
MILLERTON  NY  12546
Phone Number:
Information:  (518)789-3059
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