Congressman Maurice D. Hinchey Catskills Visitor Center Reopens To Provide Visitor Services

“We are excited to once again welcome visitors to the CVC, even if the way that we have to do that has changed due to COVID-19,” said Katie Palm, the Director of the CVC.

Guest UserJuly 13, 2020

DEC ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF 241 ACRES TO CATSKILL FOREST PRESERVE

Acquisitions Create New Recreational Opportunities, Trails to Connect Existing Public Lands, and Access to Renowned Trout Fishery

Guest UserJuly 6, 2020

DEC ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL CAMPGROUNDS WILL OPEN JULY 1 TO EXISTING RESERVATIONS

Many DEC State-Managed Lands Now Open to Overnight Camping

Campers Encouraged to Follow Guidelines to Help Prevent Spread of COVID-19 While Enjoying Beauty of Adirondacks and Catskills

Guest UserJune 29, 2020

DEC ANNOUNCES 20 CAMPGROUNDS AND DAY USE AREAS TO OPEN JUNE 19

DEC ANNOUNCES 20 CAMPGROUNDS AND DAY USE AREAS TO OPEN JUNE 19
Additional DEC Campground Openings to be Announced Soon for Summer 2020 Season

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Guest UserJune 17, 2020

DEC Issues Guidance to Reduce Bear Conflicts

A bear destroyed this garage door because it had learned that food can be found around humans.

Guest UserJune 15, 2020

We stand in solidarity

Guest UserJune 3, 2020

NYSDEC Temporarily Reducing Permits to Visit Peekamoose Blue Hole

Collaboration, NYSDEC, StewardshipJeff SentermanMay 18, 2020NYSDEC, Peekamoose Valley, Peekamoose, Peekamoose Blue Hole, Catskill Stewards Program

Camping Suspended in Peekamoose Valley, Sundown Wild Forest

Catskill Park, NYSDEC, Camping Area ClosureJeff SentermanApril 24, 2020Catskill Park, Catskills, Camping Area Closure, Camping, Peekamoose Valley

NYCDEP Postpones Opening of Recreational Boating Season on Four Reservoirs in the Catskills

NYCDEP, Press ReleaseJeff SentermanApril 17, 2020NYCDEP, Reservoirs, NYCDEP Reservoirs, NYCDEP Press Release, press release, Catskills

#RecreateResponsibly Catskill Center Recommends Following Social Distancing Guidelines When Engaging in Outdoor Recreation Activities, Including Recreating Locally and Responsibly

Catskill Center, Trail Closure, Catskill ParkJeff SentermanApril 13, 2020Catskill Park, trails, Outdoor Recreation, COVID-19, RecreateResponsibly