Max V. Shaul State Park Campground

Max V. Shaul State Park is a small, quiet camping area with 30 wooded tent and trailer sites. The park has shady picnic grounds, as well as playing fields. There is a nature and hiking trail, fishing is allowed in Panther and Schoharie Creeks. A car top boat/fishing access trail to the Schoharie Creek was established in 2011. The park offers a group camping area as well.

The park's proximity to Mine Kill State Park opens many more recreational opportunities to campers. Mine Kill offers an Olympic size pool, wading pool and a diving pool at no additional cost to campers with a valid camping permit. Hiking trails, boating (by permit) and Mine Kill Falls overlook are also available to campers.

<font color="blue"><b>PLEASE NOTE: 1-night stays are allowed all season.</b></font>

<font color="purple"><b>Seasonal Camping is available at Max V. Shaul. Please contact the park for more details.</b></font>

General Information:

• Fires must be attended at all times. Propane gas is available in Cobleskill.
• There is NO dumping station at this campground.
• Quiet time is from 10PM. to 7AM.
• There is a caretaker on call 24 hours.
• Group Camping Area: The group camping area is a wooded area with a water spigot, fire ring and picnic tables. Maximum capacity is 30 people and 8 cars. Non-Profit Rate: $30/night. It is only rented to non-profit groups at this time. Please contact the park for more details.

<font color="red"><b>ATTENTION PET OWNERS:</b></font>

• Current proof of rabies inoculation is required at check-in (metal tags will not be accepted).
• At any time during your stay, pet owners may be required to provide proof of rabies inoculation upon request. Be sure to have this information available to present to park staff.
• Where pets are permitted, there is a maximum limit of 2 pets per site.
• Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6ft and under control at all times.
• Do not leave pets unattended and always clean up after them.
• Pet owners/permit holders are liable for any damage, personal injury, or nuisance caused by the pet.

PRE-REGISTRATION: Have an existing reservation? Don't forget to PRE-REGISTER!! Two days prior to arrival you can sign into Reserve America and pre-register. IT SAVES TIME.

LENGTH OF STAY: A camping party and their equipment may occupy a site for a maximum of 14 continuous nights. After which, the camping party and equipment must leave the site and facility for 48 hours before registering again for another site.

Please Note: To ensure fairness for all NY customers, any reservation with departure dates outside the 9-month Maximum Window cannot be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made.

OPRHP General Camping Rules, Information, and Cancellation Policy