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MAX V. SHAUL, NY

Status: Closed through Thu May 27 2010   Season Dates
Max reservation window: Tue Nov 09 2010   Later Dates
30 site(s) found
All (30)
Campsite (30)

Description

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 Creek and winter visitors can cross-country ski. The park's proximity to Mine Kill State Park opens many more recreational opportunities to campers including an Olympic-sized swimming pool, hiking trails, boating by permit and Mine Kill Falls overlook.

Geography:

Max V. Shaul State Park is located in the Schoharie Valley at the base of Toepath Mountain.

Recreation:

Fishing, hiking, camping, picnicking, and wintertime cross-country skiing are popular activities here.

Facilities:

Campsites with showers, a nature trail, a playground, and picnic tables are available, most of which are accessible to disabled visitors.

Nearby Attractions:

Mine Kill State Park, John Boyd Thacher State Park, Thompson's Lake State Park, Grafton Lakes State Park, and Glimmerglass State Park are all nearby.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Baseball/Softball
  • Basketball
  • Comfort Station
  • Firewood
  • Hiking
  • Parking
  • Picnic Pavilion
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicking
  • Playground
  • Showers
  • Telephone
  • Volleyball
Within 10 Miles
  • Recreation Programs

Alerts and Important Information

Max V. Shaul will be open from May 28 - 30, 2010 and July 2 - September 6, 2010
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.

  • Pets must have proof of current rabies innoculation and be leashed 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. Pay phones are located near the park office.

    Peak season: A person may be the primary site occupant for 14 total days of camping within a 16 day period. S/he must leave the park for 48 hours once they have stayed the maximum number of days allowed before beginning a new reservation.

    • Getting There:

    Max V. Shaul
    PO BOX 23 RT 30
    Fultonham NY 12071

    GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
    42.54833, -74.4125

    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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    Phone Park for More Information:

    Project Office: (518)827-4711