7 Lakes - Harriman
State Park
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7 Lakes NY
7 Lakes is more then just one place, it's a dream. Only
30 - 45 miles from NYC, depending where you want to go...
7 Lakes is basically in Harriman State Park in
parts of
Rockland and Orange Counties, accessible from the PIP (Palisades
Interstate Pkwy) or NY Rt 9W
Bear Mountain State Park is adjoins Harriman State Park
to the east
Basic directions from the GWB
Take exit 14 for I-95/Geo Washington Bridge toward Cross
Bronx Expy/W 178 St, 0.4 mi
Keep left at the fork, follow signs for I-95 S/George
Washington Bridge/New Jersey and merge onto US-9 S/George Washington
Bridge Entering New Jersey, 1.4 mi
Take exit 74 for Palisades Pkwy, Toll road, 0.6
mi
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Pkwy, Entering New
York, 27.2 mi
Take exit 14 toward Willow Grove Rd/Letchworth Vill, 0.2
mi
Turn left at County Rd 98 W/Willow Grove
Rd, 1.5 mi
Continue onto Gate Hill Rd/Rockland County 106 W,
Continue to follow Rockland County 106 W, 2.9 mi
(from Google)
7 Lakes Drive
Seven Lakes Drive begins at an intersection with
Route 17 in Sloatsburg. The road here is designated
Reference
Route 981G and intersects with some local roads in
Sloatsburg for .36 of a mile. At .4 of a mile, Seven Lakes Drive
crosses under the New York State Thruway and
intersects with Johnsontown Road the first time. After the
intersection with Johnsontown Road, Seven Lakes Drive loses its 981G
designation and enters Harriman State Park. The
parkway intersects with Johnsontown Road again and heads to the
northeast.
See red line on the map
The Seven Lakes
Listed South to North
- Lake Sebago
- Lake Kanawauke
- Lake Skanatati
- Lake Askoti
- Lake Tiorati
- Silver Mine Lake
- Queensboro Lake
Source: Wikipedia
All about the 7 Lakes NY
Lake Sebago
At 310 acres, Lake Sebago is the largest lake in
Harriman State Park. The name is Algonquin for "big water". It has a
swimming beach, hand boat launch (electric motors only), and cabin
camping. The lake lies mostly in the town of Haverstraw, although small
parts extend into Ramapo and Tuxedo. Lake Sebago Beach is
surrounded by lawns, play fields and picnic areas. In addition to
swimming from the sandy beach, anglers can fish for bass, perch and
sunfish. No Pets Allowed at the beach. Phone: (845) 351-2583
Lake Kanawauke
Lake Kanawauke is a primarily man-made lake in Harriman
State Park. The name is Onondaga in origin, and means "place of much
water". There are three parts to the lake, lower, middle and upper; the
total area is 186 acres. It is located in the towns of Tuxedo and
Haverstraw.
Lake Skanatati
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Lake Askoti
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Lake Tiorati
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Silver Mine Lake
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Queensboro Lake
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Harriman State Park
Palisades Interstate Park Commission
Bear
Mountain, NY 10911
Harriman State Park, located in Rockland and Orange counties, is the
second-largest park in the parks system, with 31 lakes and reservoirs,
200 miles of hiking trails, three beaches, two public camping areas, a
network of group camps, miles of streams and scenic roads, and scores
of wildlife species, vistas and vantage points. Harriman State Park's
major facilities include Lakes Welch, Sebago, Tiorati and Silvermine,
the Anthony Wayne Recreation Area, Sebago Cabins and Beaver Pond
Campgrounds.
Anthony Wayne Recreation Area
Beaver Pond Campgrounds
Lake Sebago Beach
Lake Tiorati Beach
Lake Welch Beach
Sebago Cabin Camp
Silver Mine
Map of 7 Lakes NY
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Harriman State
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Created on Sep 19, 2008 - Updated Sep 19, 2008
By Frason
Related Web Sites about 7 Lakes NY
Harriman State Park (NYS web site)
Seven Lakes Drive
This scenic drive that runs through Harriman State Park to Bear
Mountain. Excellent for fall foliage viewing.
Location & Contact Info: Phone: 845-786-2701
Website: http://www.nysparks.com/parks/
Google images about 7 lakes
7 Lakes Parkway by Mapquest (map)
Seven Lakes Drive - Wikipedia
YouTube -
Lake Welch, Rockland, NY
(Seven Lakes, Bear Mountain)
NY Summer Guide (Story)
West Mountain Loop from Seven Lakes Drive (web site)
Harriman State Park Loop (bike trail)
With 1,400 feet of climbing per 15-mile loop, Harriman State Park
offers some of the best training in the NYC metro area. (web site)
Bicycle Path - Seven Lakes Drive Century at Bikely.com
Largemouth Bass: Seven Lakes - Harriman State Park (web site)
Best Driving Roads: 7 Lakes Drive, Harriman State Park,
NY (Sport Cars Advisors)
Seven lakes kayaking (Every Trail web site)
Hiking in Harriman and Bear Mountain State Parks by A1
Trails (web site)
Harriman State Park West Mountain by Local Hiles (web site)
Virtual tour of Harriman State Park; Sponsored by the
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Rutgers-Newark (web
site)
7 Lakes Run (15.50 MI.), Stony Point, NY by MapMyWalk (Web site & map)
7 lakes drive Bear Mountain by GRM Media (web site)
The Beaver Pond Campground adjoins the Lake Welch
Recreation Area within Harriman State Park (web site)
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