Max Shaul Area
Saugerties, New York
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42°33'30.2"N 74°24'9.0"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | New York |
Swim
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Saugerties, New York
- Head west on Main St toward James St (322 ft)
- Turn right onto Market St (459 ft)
- Continue onto NY-212 W/NY-32 N/Ulster AveContinue to follow NY-212 W/NY-32 N(1.1 mi)
- Turn right onto NY-32 N (16.3 mi)
- Turn left onto NY-23 W/NY-32 NContinue to follow NY-23 W(1.5 mi)
- Keep right to continue on NY-145 N (28.8 mi)
- Continue onto NY-30 S (4.8 mi)
- Turn right onto Max Shaul State Park RdDestination will be on the left(0.4 mi)
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