North South Lake

North-South Lake is the biggest and most popular state campground in the Catskill Forest Preserve, offering extraordinary scenic beauty, and historical sites, such as: Alligator Rock, Kaaterskill Falls, and the former site of the Catskill Mountain House.

An abrupt change in elevation occurs from about 540 feet above sea level at the base of the escarpment to approximately 2,250 feet at the site of the former Catskill Mountain House. The provinces around the lakes have long provided visitors with exceptional views of the surrounding countryside. It is said that on a clear day, five states can be viewed from the escarpment.

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Stairs To Top Of Kaaterskill Falls

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The new staircase cut into the side of Kaaterskill Falls is quite impressive -- I don't think the state has done a stone cutting project like this since the C.C.C. / New Deal era. It looks like most of the stone was locally quarried as part of building the staircase, and makes for a nice easy hike to the top of the falls and the middle ledge.

Taken on Tuesday December 20, 2016 at Kaaterskill Falls.

Sit Here

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These chairs at the overlook are truly wonderful. A bit hard if you sit in them for a number of hours, but with that warm sun and great veiws, a must visit.

Taken on Monday May 25, 2009 at Palenville Overlook.