Lake Taghkanic State Park

Lake Taghkanic State Park Lake Taghkanic State Park offers a wide variety of recreation activities - Campgrounds, Cabins, Beach Select merchandise for sale.
(1250)

• Boat Shop - rent boats, paddleboats and/or kayaks
• Playground - brand new playground area overlooking the lake!
• Snack/Souvenir Shop - great summer fare for hungry swimmers!

Our Lifeguards and Park Rangers are ready for the summer! Swimming is currently open weekends and holidays 10am-7pm! Wee...
05/31/2026

Our Lifeguards and Park Rangers are ready for the summer! Swimming is currently open weekends and holidays 10am-7pm! Weekday swimming starts 6/29

East Beach Memories
05/29/2026

East Beach Memories

We're not sure what that bright orb in the sky is but proper Memorial Day weather is finally here!!! Thank you to all th...
05/25/2026

We're not sure what that bright orb in the sky is but proper Memorial Day weather is finally here!!! Thank you to all that made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can enjoy beautiful days like today!

Mid Hudson Stargazers Star Party Sunday night 5/17 at the West Beach! Register at https://midhudsonastro.org (file photo...
05/15/2026

Mid Hudson Stargazers Star Party Sunday night 5/17 at the West Beach! Register at https://midhudsonastro.org (file photo, there's really not snow on the beach)

West Beach parking lot will continue to be closed Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8am-3pm for NYS Park Police Training t...
05/10/2026

West Beach parking lot will continue to be closed Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8am-3pm for NYS Park Police Training through 5/27. All other lots will remain open and West beach lot will be reopened after 3pm on the training days. Swimming at the West Beach opens Saturday 5/23 for weekend and holidays only until weekday swimming opens 6/29. Swimming and wading is closed at the West Beach when lifeguards are not on duty.

05/08/2026

Did you know that if you are 62+ and live in the state of New York, you can obtain free vehicle access to most state parks, boat launch sites and arboretums during the week? Learn more about our Golden Park Pass at https://loom.ly/mKXk4Y4

Lake Taghkanic is currently hiring for seasonal park maintenance and cleaning positions. Stop by our park office for an ...
05/07/2026

Lake Taghkanic is currently hiring for seasonal park maintenance and cleaning positions. Stop by our park office for an application or go online tohttps://parks.ny.gov/sites/default/files/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Taconic.pdf
Email applications to [email protected]

Oh what a day! Thank you everyone, including NYS Park Commissioner Kathy Moser and the Twin Rivers Scouts, for volunteer...
05/05/2026

Oh what a day! Thank you everyone, including NYS Park Commissioner Kathy Moser and the Twin Rivers Scouts, for volunteering at I Love My Park Day this past Saturday. Crews planted flowers, spread mulch and cleaned up our trails. We cannot thank you all enough for your hard work!

Come take a warm, spring walk along the lake! Nature is in its opening act!
04/25/2026

Come take a warm, spring walk along the lake! Nature is in its opening act!

Our concession at The Woodlake Cafe is hiring for the 2026 Season! Email bistrorest@aol.com for more info
04/24/2026

Our concession at The Woodlake Cafe is hiring for the 2026 Season! Email [email protected] for more info

Address

1528 State Route 82
Ancram, NY
12502

Telephone

(518) 851-3631

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Lake Taghkanic State Park posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category