Hey all, I'm producing a short film, and would love advice on where might be an ideal location within the park. The requirements for the spot are:

• has a trailhead/some sort of visible marker that clearly designates the start of the trail from the road
• a nice lookout point that is only 30 minutes from the trailhead/road (where we'd drop the crew and gear off) -- essentially, we don't want to have to lug the gear more than we have to, considering that some of it is heavy too -- so an easy to moderate hike would be ideal too
• the lookout point has a view/angle that is completely natural, in other words, no man-made structures in sight
• up to (but preferably less than) a 30 min drive from Suffern, where we'll be staying
• within a reasonable drive (15-20 min) from a bathroom/local business whose bathroom we may be able to use
• ideally, parking nearby the trailhead

Any and all advice is appreciated! Thank you

Hi, we’re from nyc, we are planning to go to Harriman for spring break, but we don’t have experience with camping or building tents. Is it possible to rent a cabin/trailer in the park?

Shot from boat launch parking lot off of SLD.

Does anyone know if the green flag is out on any of the lakes? I've tried calling the Lake Tiorati office wither no response.

I know there was a small amount of snow across some of the tri-state area yesterday but was thinking of doing a hike there tomorrow and just wanted to know if there was any significant snow on the ground? Thanks

My favorite hikes were from the Elks Penn parking lot, I haven't done them in years now because of the road closure from 17. I know I can access the road part of the year via SLD but it adds a lot of time to the drive so I have only done it once. Is there any plans to repair the bridge or is it hopeless at this point? The park just keeps getting smaller and smaller every year. Sigh.

Trying to plan for a first winter overnight one of these weekends. Coming up from the city. I can look up the temps in Harriman, but I imagine it gets colder up at an elevation. How much colder would you estimate it being at, say, Dutch Doctor?

hi all! i’m thinking of bringing my dog who can’t wear shoes hiking. but that means if there’s snow she can’t come. i know there was snow 2 weeks ago. is it still there?

Hey, winter backpacker looking for info on if open burning is still prohibited at Harriman State Park (including if I even stil should, given common sense)

Went out for a hike from Silver Lake to Brien Memorial Shelter and noticed a group near silver lake with an open fire by the dam trail and was wondering if open fires were permitted again now that the ny state fire ban has expired. (I know given the wildfire risk that even if legal its probably still not advisable)

Would be using one of the shelter firepits and following the open burning fire guidelines if anything. Thanks.

Update Edit: User below called the park and received a response stating they were also unsure on the status of the fireban as the New York State general fire ban has lifted as of December.

**Fireban in Rockland county remains active. Covering about half of the park in its jurisdiction.

I would air on the side of caution and assume conditions are still not favorable for opening burning.

Looking to try circuit hike #1 today with two kids ( 10 and 8). Any insight on trail conditions. Will it be too wet to handle the parts where you need to climb? It's been years since I've done this.

Thank you for the last help on this subreddit. We've done a monthly hike for a year now creating a tradition.

Anyone know if today’s rain (downstate) turned out as snow in Harriman? Thanks!

https://youtu.be/RJ-ghXwdBQI

Thought I would hike Tuxeudo to Tom Jones tomorrow, Sunday, 11/25. Any report on the current conditions? I know there is snow. I heard there was as much as 12” at Tom Jones. Is there still much on the trail? Is it wet and muddy, icy? I will just have a daypack. I was thinking boots and spikes. Could I do trail runners and spikes? I don’t have gaiters. Should I? Poles, w/ or w/o baskets?

Assuming this rain will end the fire ban? I need an overnight trip and need a campfire!

Are there any camping sites near a water source available after the Park sites close? My partner and I are hoping to make a trip there next month, and appreciate any guidance.

I've been camping at Harriman once before, but it's been a long long time since I've been camping whether at Harriman or anywhere else. I'm currently planning an overnight at Harriman where I'll be bringing a bear canister.

For those of you who use canisters, where do you stash them at night?

• If there are bear hang pulleys provided by the park, should I place my bear canister under them?
• If not, any tips for where inside (or outside) of the campsite area I should place the canister? We all know about the bear-muda triangle, but what if I choose a location X yards from my tent, place my canister there, go to sleep early, then another camper arrives and inadvertently sets up near my canister?

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I keep seeing online that it is possible to get to Harriman by using public transport from NYC
Can someone recommend the *easiest* and *closest* stop that we can use, that will bring us within closest distance of entering the park and enjoying hiking trails? We are looking to create a 1-day itinerary for teenagers that begins in Brooklyn, and returns by 8-9 pm.
It seems like some stops (Sloatsburg e.g. ) are a few miles from entering the park? But maybe I'm misunderstanding.
I'd love for someone very familiar with Harriman and the public transport options to give a clear suggestion.
Thank you!

Rain and wind all night but worth it for the view! Didn’t see much smoke from the fires, but pretty sure I was the only one on the mountain. Good times!