Kingston Point Park
Kingston (Ulster County) Why we love it It’s perfect for a beach getaway without logging up the miles driving there. There’s lots of room to spread a family-sized blanket close to the river, which remains placid save for occasional waves...
North-South Lake Campground
Take a dip on a beach within walking distance of magnificent Catskills views.
Peekamoose Blue Hole
Take a dip in the cool, clear waters of a classic Catskills waterhole.
Belleayre Beach
Belleayre Mountain isn’t just a wintertime destination — it also offers great swimming and other summer fun.
Lake Awosting — Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Take a trek to one of the Shawangunks' most pristine "sky lakes."
Sojourner Truth/Ulster Landing Park
After lazing on a sandy Hudson River beach, enjoy games and trails.
Bear Mountain State Park
A merry-go-round, a pool, a zoo — there's so much to do.
Lake Taghkanic State Park
A sandy beach and cool, clear water provide respite on a summer day.