Holmestead Woods

Wooded camp site accessible through sheep pasture. Very close to Southeast Station (Harlem Line) where Zip cars are available to rent, Putnam Trailway, I-84/I-684, merely an hour or so from the city! Lots to do nearby including: - Ice Pond Preserve Hiking and Bouldering (great bouldering location!) - Kayaking in the Great Swamp of Patterson NY - Hiking in numerous nearby parks like Fahnestock, Michael Ciaola, Ice Pond Conservation Area, etc. - Fishing and Fly Fishing in several area streams and lakes (NY fishing license required) - Mountain biking nearby including Ice Pond - Road biking around popular trailways (Putnam and North County Trailway) and nearby roads - Swimming in nearby White Pond - Firewood included in rental, delivered right to camp site (extra firewood is available for small fee) As a warning, due to the proximity to Interstate 84, there is some background noise. Also, during weekday hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., there is construction noise from a site nearby.