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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Kaaterville Clove

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Kaaterville Clove

A rendering of the narrow valley where NY 23 winds its way up to Tannersville. 

1897 Alignment of NY 23A through Palenville – Hanes Falls

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The original routing used to be a lot steeper and direct up to Haines Falls. I'm not totally sure when the old road was replaced but probably fairly early on at the start of the automotive age as the curves are quite sharp and the road narrow. 

Dusk On North Lake Road.

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A pretty evening along North Lake Road in Haines Falls, driving home after hiking at Kaaterskill Falls.

Kaaterskill Clove at Dusk

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Driving back home, my dash board camera made this video of the twisty, narrow NY 23A heading down the Kaaterskill Clove from Haines Falls/Hunter to Palenville.