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Take the Virtual Tour! - MAX V. SHAUL STATE PARK 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 offers a group camping area as well. 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. |
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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 |
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Campsites with showers, a nature trail, a playground, and picnic tables are available, most of which are accessible to disabled visitors. |
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MAX V. SHAUL STATE PARK |
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308 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NY&parkId=308&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Seasonal Camping at Max V. Shaul. Take advantage of an extended camping! Call Park for more details. 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. Group Camping Area: The group camping area is a wooded area with a water spigot, fire ring and picnic tables. Maximum capacity is 35 people and 8 cars. $2/camper per night (any night), with a minimum fee of $20. Please contact the park for more info or to reserve. Peak season: During peak season, a camping party and their equipment may occupy a site for a maximum of 14 continuous days. After which, the camping party and equipment must leave the site and facility for 2 days before registering again for another site. IMPORTANT: New York State Parks encourages everyone to be safe outdoors. Please take a few moments to read about the health risks associated with tick bites and some simple steps you can take to safeguard you and your family. http://www.governor.ny.gov/press/04092014Ticks |
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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 Coopers 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 |
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Max V. Shaul State Park is located in the Schoharie Valley at the base of Toepath Mountain. |
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Fishing, hiking, camping, picnicking, and wintertime cross-country skiing are popular activities here. |