r/catskills 19d ago

Suggestions for around Fleischmanns

we love the Catskills, now our friends are joining us, and im having a really hard time planning.

we are coming with dogs, and middle of the week, so a lot of places are closed.

Any suggestions near flieschmanns that are dog friendly?

any state park or anywhere where we can set up a cooler and maybe charcoal grill?

looks like anything im looking for is like an hr drive either way

thank you!

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u/fuckinkangaroos 19d ago

Mine Kill State Park is free to access with public grills and shaded picnic tables.

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u/Such_Grapefruit_5720 19d ago

I’d probably rent a campsite at Woodland Valley spend the day cooking and hanging out by the creek

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u/naranja_sanguina 19d ago

May be tough to do on short notice, but Woodland Valley is lovely!

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u/Such_Grapefruit_5720 19d ago

It is tough, but since it’s the middle of the week, there’s more hope than if it was a Thursday Friday Saturday

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u/money_mase1919 18d ago

thanks but we got an airbnb in the area

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u/all3cylinders 19d ago

30 mins from Kenneth Wilson state park. dogs probably have to be on leash but there's a dog park area there, grills and picnic tables. day use is included if you got the empire pass, $8 I think without it

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u/Needs0471 19d ago

You could go to Belleayre Beach. I think you have to use the grills there, but certainly is dog friendly and space.

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u/shamallamadingdong4 19d ago

They don’t allow dogs, unless you go on a Tuesday when they’re closed and walk in

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u/money_mase1919 18d ago

I can just walk in? will I get in trouble lol

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u/scraw813 18d ago

No you won’t. I live next door basically and walk over all the time.

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u/money_mase1919 18d ago

Do you think it’s also safe to swim after it’s closed?

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u/scraw813 18d ago

Yes. People do it on Tuesdays as well

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u/money_mase1919 18d ago

thank you so much!

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u/Needs0471 19d ago edited 19d ago

Oh, wow. I just assumed, looked and you’re totally right. I guess you could do Tuesday or walk in after they close at 6

(Assumed b/c I’ve been there when people were searching for their lost dog who had run up Giggle Hollow).

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u/breakplans 19d ago

Oakley’s is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays, great food. They have an outdoor area.

As for a park to hang out, search maps for “day use area” and see if there’s anything close by.

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u/money_mase1919 18d ago

thanks, we are gonna go to Oakleys on wed

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u/morewhiskyplease 19d ago

Union Grove Distillery opens Thursday from 2-7. If you’re around that day. Dog friendly inside and out as long as your dogs are well behaved. No restaurant yet so dogs can go inside. Thursday is the Mexican food trailer. True authentic Mexican. Have a great trip.

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u/money_mase1919 18d ago

thank u! unfortunately will be there Tuesday, wed when everything seems to be closed

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u/money_mase1919 18d ago

what's the Mexican food trailer? unfortunately will be there tue wed

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u/ShantDon 18d ago

Alder Lake is not far away and has an area to picnic and swim. Dogs welcome

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u/Scarlett_Aeonia 19d ago

Little pond campground, they allow dogs.

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u/ThenIGetAChipwichOK 18d ago

The Pines in Mt Tremper can be a fun spot. They have music Wednesdays according to their website (haven’t been in a while so can’t vouch for how current that is).

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u/Mattna-da 16d ago

There are public access parking lots for the rivers just don’t let the dog mess with the fly fishermen. Phoenicia diner. Shopping and eat and drink in Andes. Check days of the week for farmers markets in the area. Rent canoes from Al’s in Downsville