Blauvelt State Park — Attraction in Town of Orangetown

Blauvelt State Park (BSP) is a passive state park area with trail hiking being the main activity. Any plans in BSP should be paired with Tackamack North/South and Nike Overlook Town Parks and Buttermilk Falls and Clausland Mtn County Parks. The Long Path runs through the park as well as multiple lesser trails. Some of the trails are more difficult than others and the Long Path. A major landmark is the Bluefields Camp, a former pre-WWI New York National Guard training grounds equipped with tunnels. Views are accessible depending on the time of year and can show either the Hudson River, The Nyacks, Sparkill and south into Bergen County, or west across Orangetown towards Lake Tappan and beyond. Access to the park is year-round (but it like all state parks is “closed” at night) with multiple access points off County Routes 5, 11, 28, and 38. Depending on the month some road side parking may be obstructed by plants but there are parking areas in some of the town and...

Truly beautiful forest with really interesting features and history. With a road named "Nike" that has nothing to do with footwear and everything to do with the Cold War. Parts of these gorgeous woods are a former military reservation with concrete tunnels and "bunkers" splashed about dating back to the world war (almost certain it was the 1st, but haven't dug deep enough to nail down that detail) thay were once used for training... These century old structures are simply wonderful to explore and, covered in graffiti, they add a strange beauty of their own. Then, nearby, there's the decommissioned Nike missle base. Not much is left but look closely and you'll see the octagonal foundations of giant radar shelters and other building foundations. All of this, amidst some excellent hiking and biking trails make this place...

Blauvelt State Park is a serene, 590-acre haven of forested green space located in Rockland County, New York. This undeveloped state park, rich in history, occupies the site of the former Camp Bluefields, a rifle range used to train members of the New York National Guard prior to World War I. Today, the park offers a peaceful retreat with hiking trails that provide the only access to its rugged beauty and afford spectacular views of the Hudson Valley. The trails meander through the park, inviting visitors to explore the natural surroundings where the echoes of history blend with the tranquility of the forest. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or a nature lover, Blauvelt State Park is a perfect spot for a day hike or a quiet escape into...