Greene County (New York): See
1 North-South Lake, County Route 18, Haines Falls (NE of Haines Falls along North Lake Road), ☏ +1 518 589-5058, campinfo@gw.dec.state.ny.us. 24. An excellent all-around introduction to the Catskills for either day or overnight. Fish, boat and swim in the lakes, or hike the extensive trail system to the ruins of the Catskill Mountain House and the views it made famous. $22 for camping permits; less for day use.
2 Kaaterskill Falls (Southwest of North-South Lake). One of the highest waterfalls of New York state, there is a viewing platform by parking on the Laurel House Trail. Next to the platform there's a small swimming hole off Spruce Creek. It gets very busy in the summer and weekends and parking is limited. Below the viewing platform, several trails are available to the often crowded base of the falls.
3 Thomas Cole House, 218 Spring Street Catskil (East of the Rip Van Winkle Bridge), ☏ +1 518 943-7465, campinfo@gw.dec.state.ny.us. vary. This National Historic Site preserves and interprets the home, and studios of Thomas Cole, the founder of the Hudson River School of painting. $18 for adults, children free.