Highland Lakes State Park

55-223 Tamms Rd, Middletown, NY 10941, USA

Address:	55-223 Tamms Rd, Middletown, NY 10941, USA
Phone:	+1 845-786-2701
Site:	nynjtc.org
Rating:	4.1

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Reviews 17

Renee W

I grew up exploring this park as a child. There is nothing scary about it unless you are scared of nature. A lot of it used to be farmland owned by my grandfather and others. A few ruins exist from the former farm houses. It was also used for motocross racing by my dad, uncle, and many other local legends. Thats why many of the trails are there. The state took the land from the farmers in the 80s to add to the Stewart buffer zone and its remained untouched since then, except for a few modifications at the entrances. Thats why there are no signs, development, or maintenance. Now, only non-motorized recreation is permitted, like hiking, biking, horseback riding, etc. Despite the description above, no fishing (or hunting) is permitted. Seeing trash? Pick it up! No one from the state is going to do it. Its up to the people who enjoy the park to maintain its beauty.

Jim Harper

Wonderful park. More trails than I expected for an undeveloped park, but you do have to share them with hikers, bikers and horses. Easy trails for hiking, interesting ruins and beautiful lakes and trees. Its in need of some TLC and cleanup. My family hauled out 30lbs of cans and bottles, Id encourage anyone visiting to bring a trash bag and help clean it up.

Tom Meyers

Local history hidden in the park,many beautiful places to see in this area,very diverse ,two lakes are easy to hike around but only a true Explorer will find the hidden third mystical lake

Gustavo Morales

This is a hidden treasure. Decent fishing and not known to many. Too bad some visitors leave broken bottles and fishing line all over . No facilities, services. Just walk around

Steven Novak

A gem. Miraculous. I am new to the area and so glad to find a wonderful not too small state park with great biking trails, so close to Middletown, Newburgh, Wurtsboro

Renée Zernitsky

It was a great place to go But now NO WAY! It is neglected and scary. Its very neglected trash everywhere too secluded. Hangout for undesirables. I wont go there

erin wilson

Its okay area. That pic with a waterfall... I dont thats even there. Trails where nice but would be nice if more info around the trails. Lake is nice

Rocchina Pugliese

Tics everywhere. We could barely walk 500 yards and my dog, husband, and myself were covered with tics. Dirty and desolate.

Stephen Moorman

Bring gps and a topo map - the trails are not well marked making it too easy to feel lost.

Michelle Lawson

Wonderful forest, no trash, easy to follow trails.

Jessica Gocke

Go for a hike, bike ride or trail ride your horse!

Bobsaysvoo Pennpenn

Nice park. Clean, and rural