Taconic State Park
Taconic State Park spans 5,000+ acres along the NY-MA-CT border. Home to three cabin areas and gateway to Bash Bish Falls—Massachusetts’ highest single-drop waterfall!
Cabin Camping
| Cabin Type | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏠 Bash Bish Cabins | 4 rooms, fireplace, bunks (some dog-friendly!) |
| 🏡 Ironworkers Cabins | Private showers & flush toilets |
| 🏘️ Greenwich Cabins | Full-service: linens, cookware, cable TV! |
Bash Bish Falls
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| 💧 Height | Highest single-drop in Massachusetts |
| 📍 Location | Just across state line (MA) |
| 🥾 Access | Easy hike from Copake Falls |
Copake Iron Works
The historic 1845 Copake Iron Works Museum preserves the area’s industrial heritage. Tour the blast furnace and ironworks!
FAQ
Can I bring my dog to cabins?
Only Bash Bish Cabins 1 & 5 and Greenwich Cabin 1 allow dogs. Most cabins are pet-free.
🏔️ Tri-State Wilderness
Reserve at NY State Parks.
Quick Facts
- Location: New York
- Coordinates: 42.1210, -73.5195
- Activities: Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing
- Pets: Allowed on leash in most areas (check local rules)
Things to Do
New York’s state park system spans glacier-carved Finger Lakes gorges, wild Adirondack backcountry, Hudson Valley cliffs, Long Island beaches, and Niagara Falls. Activities include hiking dramatic gorge trails, swimming at supervised beaches, fishing world-class trout streams, camping in old-growth forests, cross-country skiing, rock climbing the Shawangunk Ridge, and kayaking the Thousand Islands.
Best Time to Visit
Summer is peak for swimming and waterfalls. Fall brings world-class foliage peaking mid-to-late October. Spring delivers peak waterfall flow. Winter turns Adirondack parks into skiing paradises. Many gorge trails are closed November through May.
Visitor Tips
Parking fees range from $6 to $10. An Empire Pass ($80/year) covers all state parks. Camping through ReserveAmerica up to 9 months in advance. Popular gorge parks require parking reservations on peak weekends.
Explore More New York State Parks
Taconic State Park is one of many outstanding state parks in New York. Discover more parks in our Best State Parks in New York guide, or use our Park Finder to search by activity, location, or features.
