New York State Parks · New York
Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park
New York State Parks · New York, United States · in Clarence Fahnestock State Park
- Sites
- 66
- Hookups
- 66 no hookups
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,027 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · Verizon weak · AT&T good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Nearest town
- Carmel
- Address
- Route 301, Carmel, NY 10512
- Phone
- (845) 225-7207
- Activities
- Camping
About
Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park near Carmel normally offers 66 no-hookup tent/RV campsites plus a beach, but the campground is closed for the 2026 season for a bathhouse construction project and is not currently bookable - check the park's status before planning a trip. Seasonal showers (Memorial Day-Labor Day) and restrooms are on site, but there is no dump station. Maximum 2 pets per site, leashed, kept off the beach.
Fees
Standard NY state park camping rates apply: about $17/night for a standard site, plus a one-time $7.25 reservation fee. Out-of-state visitors pay an additional $5/night. Confirm current pricing before booking.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34° | 21° | -5° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 36° | 22° | -10° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 45° | 30° | 9° | 68° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 59° | 38° | 26° | 85° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 67° | 49° | 32° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 56° | 47° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 81° | 66° | 58° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 79° | 65° | 58° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 73° | 58° | 48° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 60° | 44° | 35° | 79° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 45° | 32° | 20° | 66° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 35° | 26° | 11° | 58° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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All public campgrounds in New York · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-08-25. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.