Lake Taghkanic Beach — Local services in Town of Gallatin

DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE BEACH

I've been wanting to try Lake Taghkanic Beach and it's about 25 minutes (15 miles) away taking local roads and the Taconic. I finally decided to pack up and take the dog to Lake Taghkanic Beach. It's a nice drive -- it was a picture-perfect day. When we arrived, there was a sign posted outside the attendant's booth that indicated that no dogs are allowed on the beach. When I asked the attendant in the booth if dogs were allowed at any of the beaches (not sure they have more than one), they said "no." We turned around and went home.

What's confusing are the great dog-friendly reviews for this park. Is it possible that it's not dog friendly for daily visitors and there's a different set of rules for campers?

At a minimum, it seems that it should be made clear that dogs are not allowed in any body of water in the park on a hot summer day, given that folks could be coming from much further distances than us.

Thanks...

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