05/17/2021
For those coming to the area for some hiking! This is only 20-30 minutes away but now requires a permit ahead of time
Hiking Alert!
The DEC has issued Peekamoose/Table Trailhead Permit revisions that have just gone into effect. Previously it was enforced only for the Blue Hole and there was no charge, but it now it covers the entire Riparian corridor (map attached) and is required for hikers as well. The fee was added "to cover administrative costs which is consistent with other day use areas".
Per the DEC press release:
“The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released updated regulations for visitors to the Peekamoose Blue Hole and nearby Rondout Creek area in the Sundown Wild Forest, town of Denning, Ulster County. DEC issued the new regulations as part of an ongoing effort to protect this resource and promote sustainable use. The regulations will help improve public safety and reduce environmental impacts in the area.” Full press release here: https://www.dec.ny.gov/press/123002.html
Details:
• $10 per permit but 6 people are covered under one permit, though the permit is attached to a single car and must be displayed on that car.
• 60 permits per day are issued
• 39 per night camping permits, with the ability to choose your campsite
• Effective: May 15th through September 15th, seven days a week.
• How to obtain it: https://www.reserveamerica.com/explore/peekamoose-blue-hole/NY/5935/overview or 1-800-456-CAMP (1-800-456-2267).
• Fine for no permit: up to $250