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About Putnam County
Putnam County is rich in history. Come and discover the charming villages, friendly people, and beautiful scenery Putnam has to offer.
Putnam County ~ covering an area of about 235 square miles. It is north of Westchester and south of Dutchess County, stretching from the Hudson River to the Connecticut border.
Accessible by car or train, Putnam County offers beauty and charm in all four seasons, with views and scenery to rival the best in New England. Antique shops, fine restaurants and local museums beckon the traveler, while skiing, golf, hiking and fishing are available for the more adventurous.
Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park
Is located on Gipsy Trail Road off Route 301 in Carmel. A monument was constructed by the Putnam County Veterans Council, to honor the men and women who served in the U.S. military. The 200 acre park has a picnic area with grills, marked hiking trails, camping for scouts, volleyball and horseshoe courts, cross-county ski trails, ice skating, and swimming. For more information about membership in the Putnam County Veterans Council, contact Michael Colt at (845) 878-9911. For more information about park facilities and camping, call (845) 835-2308
Bicycling
Is popular throughout the County. There are two types of trails available. In addition, the Putnam Visitors Bureau sponsors an Tour de Putnam, annual a day of specially designed bike tours through the scenic countryside with special stops at local historic sites and landmarks. Call the Putnam Visitors Bureau for further information at (800) 470-4854.
Cycling on Roads
There is a highly publicized, well laid out route. This route winds around reservoirs and can range in distance from 13 to 30 miles. It starts at the Putnam Plaza Shopping Center on Route 6 in Carmel. This trail passes many points of historical interest.
Mountain Bikers
There are two mountain bike trails in Fahnestock Park. The first trail begins at the picnic grounds at Elton Pond near the park administrative offices on Route 301. This trail extends to Peekskill Hollow Road is more than 10 miles in length. The second trail, approximately 5 miles long, begins on Stow Road, just off Denny town Road, and loops southward past a scenic vista back to Stow Road.
Fishing
There are nine New York City Reservoirs in Putnam County, all of which allow fishing year-round. In order to fish at any of these reservoirs, you must have:
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A NY State fishing license and a Watershed Permit which you can obtain at 1 Belden Road at the corner of Route 6 in Carmel. Call (845) 232-1309.
Permits to use rowboats on the reservoirs are also issued at 1 Belden Road. The boats may not be moved from lake to lake. The office at 1 Belden Road is open Tuesday Saturday 8am 3:45pm.
Fishing licenses can be obtained at any one of the 6 Town Halls in the County or at local bait and tackle shops.
In addition to the NYC Reservoir System, there are numerous other lakes and streams, plus the Hudson River in which to fish. Maps are available at almost all bait and tackle stores.
Boating and Canoeing
Putnam County has many picturesque lakes, ponds and waterways that provide excellent boating and canoeing opportunities. There are boat launches in Kent, Lake Mahopac, Putnam Valley, at the Great Swamp and Fahnestock State Park
Golf Clubs and Driving Ranges
Putnam County has five golf clubs, two driving ranges and a mini-golf course.
Hiking
Visitors to the Hudson Highlands region of the County can enjoy some of the finest hiking in the eastern United States. Hiking trails are available at Fahnestock State Park, Hudson Highlands State Park, Clear Lake Boy Scout Reservation, North Redoubt, Walter G. Merritt County Park and Cranberry Mountain Wildlife Management Area.