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Highland Lakes State Park

Highland Lakes State Park
Photo: weskaniaphotography from Middletown, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
Orange County, New York
Nearest town
2.7 miles northeast of Scotchtown
Type
State Park
DirectionsOfficial park site ↗

About Highland Lakes State Park

Undeveloped land stretching across 3,115 acres in the towns of Wallkill and Crawford forms the bulk of what this park protects. No built-up facilities or attractions are noted here, just open acreage west of Route 211 and northeast of Middletown. It ranks as the largest undeveloped park under the Palisades Interstate Park Commission's management.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Highland Lakes State Park is in Orange County, New York, 2.7 miles northeast of Scotchtown. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

State parks near Highland Lakes State Park

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Towns near Highland Lakes State Park

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.