Sam's Point Area of Minnewaska State Park Preserve

Category: State park

Address: 400 Sam's Point Road, Cragsmoor, NY 12420, USA

Phone: +18456477989

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–9PM

Monday: 9AM–9PM

Tuesday: 9AM–9PM

Wednesday: 9AM–9PM

Thursday: 9AM–9PM

Friday: 9AM–9PM

Saturday: 9AM–9PM

Reviews

Sudhansu Mishra

Jul 18, 2022

High intensity trekking trail. Specially the ice cave is adventurous. Lots of wild animals on the way. We spotted a black snake too. We went in summer but fall season might be really scenic and beautiful. Online Parking reservations needed on weekends. Would love to visit again!

Ush Jaik

Jun 20, 2022

Gorgeous views off the cliff! Well worth the hike. It is a gravel trail and a staircase up to the cliffs. Starting this May until October, parking reservations for the Sams Point area is required on weekends and holidays.

Cinthya Holder

Jun 17, 2022

OK pay attention: BRING BUG SPRAY! Sam’s point and ice caves? A MUST! (I’ll def go back). The waterfalls? Get ready for a good 2 hour of rocky as hell terrain, bring water!!!! The view is amazing but that’s about it. I will not go back but you should prob go at least once BUT make sure you bring water and a lot of patience. The lake? Don’t even bother. The staff is AMAZING! Sharon and Rick in particular deserve an ovation. PS: on the weekends you MUST make a reservation online.

Trypp Adams

May 17, 2022

Ice caves were closed when I visited but it's a short hike up to the overlook. Parking was $10. You can walk right to the edge of the cliffs. I took the stairs/shortcut up to the point and the trail back down for some views in a different direction. Could be a full day of hiking or just an hour. Visitors center was helpful in planning my visit when I arrived.

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Questions & Answers

Is it open on memorial day?

kaity rodriguez | Dec 3, 2019
Urszula Poznańska | Dec 4, 2019

Yes it's open.

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Is fishing allowed

Darryl Diaz-Stevens | Dec 2, 2020
Peter Nicholas Bravato | Dec 3, 2020

Negative.

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How much do you pay to get in the park?

sunny HU | Dec 3, 2017
Gina | Dec 4, 2017

There is a parking machine in front of the Welcome Center. It is 10.00. Cash or Credit Card - just put the ticket on your dashboard. (It's worth the price in my opinion.)

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Dogs allowed in preserve on a leach ?

Pam Adams | Dec 3, 2017
Pedro Garcia | Dec 4, 2017

Yes

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How early to get a parking here on Sunday?

Sophia Luo | Nov 2, 2021
Sam's Point Area of Minnewaska State Park Preserve (Owner) | Nov 3, 2021

We open at 9 am. Last weekend there were 130 cars outside the gate at that time. Our parking lot holds about 75 cars. The fall weekends when the leaves are at peak foliage are always extra busy. You can add the "NY Parks Explorer" app to your phone, and favorite Sam's Point- then you will receive live updates on parking status.

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Is there a parking spot for a RV?

Jae Hwang | Aug 4, 2021
Fox1 | Aug 5, 2021

No RV parking spots Just cars, SUV pickup trucks

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Are the ice cave trails open?

Aubri Wentz | Aug 4, 2021
Sam's Point Area of Minnewaska State Park Preserve (Owner) | Aug 5, 2021

Yes they are.

when will the ice caves trail be open this year ? 2021

Ashley Toia | Mar 7, 2021
Andrew Lois | Mar 8, 2021

They never say... but it could be a while. Usually it's around June. But I don't think they opened them at all last year because of covid. There's tight spaces and you may as well be indoors. They might not be open until 2022.

Why are they not expanding the parking lot, if they consistantly have not enough parking?

Yaakov Raskin | Dec 2, 2020
Sam's Point Area of Minnewaska State Park Preserve (Owner) | Dec 3, 2020

Hello Mr. Raskin, As an article 20 Park Preserve, Sam's Point balances access with conservation and preservation. The lot size allows us to preserve the ecological resources of the Park Preserve. if possible, arrive early on weekends or visit on weekdays Thanks for your interest in Sam's Point

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As of September 5, 2020 are the Ice Caves and the Falls open? If not, doesn't anyone know when they will open?

Adeka Siva | Dec 2, 2020
Emily Romero | Dec 3, 2020

They are not. Unsure when they will reopen.

Is there a place where we can eat at Sam’s point? Like picnicking after hiking?

Cherry Rose | Dec 2, 2020
Matt Gold | Dec 3, 2020

Yup! There are a few picnick tables at the trailhead by the visitors center, no grills though (it's prohibited)

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Hello there! Anyone knows of a place where I can use my portable bbq in that park area?

Marcelo Melo | Dec 3, 2019
Samuel Goldstein | Dec 4, 2019

It's not allowed

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Are they open this coming Labor Day, 9/2/19?

Jorge Torres | Dec 3, 2019
Alvin Galarza | Dec 4, 2019

They should be.

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Will Sams Point be open on the 4th of July 2019?

Gianfranco Rosciglione | Dec 3, 2019
Barbara | Dec 4, 2019

Opens 9:00 a.m., according to their website.

How many miles did I walk if i f went to then ice caves and back then to the waterfall and back.i litterey went last satuday

Lia Diaz | Dec 3, 2019
Jessica Forte | Dec 4, 2019

Probably about 3.5 miles round trip to the ice caves. I tracked it from the parking lot to the entrance of that walk to the caves and it was 2.3.

Can I fly my drone?

Miguel Angel | Dec 3, 2019
Barbara | Dec 4, 2019

No. Not here.

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Does it have handicapped access?

Jhampa Nyima | Dec 3, 2018
Nina Krauss | Dec 4, 2018

No, there are some hikes around the lake that are flat/wide paths that would be, but not this hike.

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Has anyone recently visited this place? I wanted to know the status of current fall foliage. TIA

Isha Sodhi | Dec 3, 2018
Karen Sickles | Dec 4, 2018

Foliage is turning but we are not at peak

Is there swimming here?

Dawn Hoffman | Dec 3, 2018
Michael Grosso | Dec 4, 2018

No

Is there picnic area?

Sara Halberstadt | Dec 3, 2018
Trevor Scruggs | Dec 4, 2018

Yes there is and it is a great place to take the family

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Is this place open now?

J G | Dec 3, 2017
Ryan Mansell | Dec 4, 2017

It is open in November

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How many trails we can choose?

NY Mt. Agnes | Dec 3, 2017
Bernadette Scuderi | Dec 4, 2017

I've done three of them, but I'm sure you can check online. Verkeerderkill Falls my favorite.

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Is there mountain bike riding

Charles Wells | Dec 3, 2017
Heather Reilly | Dec 4, 2017

No

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Dogs allowed on leash?

Pam Adams | Dec 3, 2017
aswin bhandari | Dec 4, 2017

Yes

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