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Copake KOA
- 2236 County Route 7
- Copake, NY 12516
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Directions
From the New York State Thruway I-87:
Exit 21 to RT-23/Catskill. Turn Left onto CR 23E, merge Left towards Hudson. Cross over Rip Van Winkle Bridge (toll) stay on 23E to NY82 (11.7 mi). Turn Left onto CR-7 (4.5 mi). KOA on Right.
Total Distance 25.79 milesFrom the New York State Thruway I-90:
Exit B3 NY-22 toward Austerlitz (9.1 mi). Turn slight Right to stay on NY-22 (12.87 mi). Turn Right onto CR-7A (2.47 mi). CR-7A becomes CR-7 (.007 mi).
KOA on Left.
Total Distance 24.51 milesFrom the Clock Tower in downtown Copake. The campground is 1.8 miles on County Route 7A. We are a few hundred feet past the turn where 7A and 7
come together.Please remember the Taconic is a quicker route by car from NYC, but large trucks and RV's are not allowed on the Taconic Parkway.
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Reserve800-562-3251
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Info518-329-2811
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Meet Your Hosts
CloseGary and Cathy Reinards’ friends and business associates often comment on how different they both are, that they are complete opposites, like two bookends each with their own strengths and weaknesses that need each other to hold everything together.
Gary and Cathy met over 25 years ago through their jobs, as Cathy was selling bearings to the Power Transmission distributor Gary was a manager for. Copake KOA is the third business Gary and Cathy have owned together and the second campground. Their professional corporate backgrounds gave them the expertise to successfully operate their own businesses.
Gary and Cathy love camping. In fact that was one of the major reasons they sold their first campground they never got to camp anymore themselves. Lucky for them this campground is seasonal which does give them some time to go camping in their fifth wheel during the off season when Gary is not doing a renovation project with the winter staff. Camping at other campgrounds always brings them home full of ideas from other campgrounds to implement at their park.
It took multiple visits to this previously independent campground which could best be described as a diamond in the rough before Gary and Cathy decided this was the one. They purchased this campground in the Fall of 2009. Gary immediately began renovating and upgrading the park with the goal to become part of the KOA family.
This is definitely a family owned business. Their son Tom, called Little Boss by all the staff, works full-time at the park during the summer and whenever he is home from college where he is studying entrepreneurial business management with a goal of owning his own business someday. (Perhaps this one?) Tom enjoys working outside with Gary and the maintenance crew and only occasionally strays indoors to help out Cathy and the rest of the store and reservation staff.
Their daughter Chrissy works part time at the park. She helps Cathy plan all of the fun activities at the park and runs some of them. Christine is receiving her Master’s Degree in Vocal performance. When she is not performing at a summer opera house, she delights campers and staff with her amazing voice during Karaoke.
Even Grandma is a part of this business. Cathy’s mother Shirley, a retired school teacher, instructs campers on how to play bridge and canasta during the summer and is the designated dog walker for Rudy and Chibi, Gary and Cathy’s very spoiled Shih Tzu’s.
Cathy and Gary love being campground owners and are always willing to share their stories, dreams and ideas with anyone who is thinking about owning their own campground. They know they would have never been campground owners without the help and advice of other campground owners. In their minds the best thing about the campground business is that your so called competitors are truly your friends.
Campground Activities
Music
We love music here at the Copake KOA. We have some type of music every week - Karaoke, Live Bands, Bonfire Sing-along’s, Talent Shows, and D-Jays. Come join us and see how music brings laughter, a smile to your face and brings the family together.
Outdoor Fun!
Hula-hoops, Freeze tag, Life Size Checkers, Scavenger and Treasure Hunts, Geocaching, Relay Races and more are in store for you at the Copake KOA.
Craft Time
Express your creative side with crafts for kids and adults. Ceramics, fabric painting, tie-dye, friendship bracelets, wood crafts, jewelry making, model building, face painting. You name it. We probably do it!
Local Attractions
Copake KOA Borders Three States Our Historic Hudson Valley location in Columbia County NY is in the Taconic Mountain Range. This is the foothills of the beautiful Berkshire Mountains bordering NY, MA and CT. The entire area is rich in history and fun with hundreds of attractions less than 45 minutes away. Just a few of the more famous attractions are listed below.
Catamount Adventure Park
The Catamount Adventure Park offers family fun for ages 8 and up. This aerial forest adventure is fun, exciting and safe for all participants. The park offers eight different courses for all abilities. You will develop skills, endurance and confidence during your time in the Park. The Adventure Park Staff has been thoroughly trained to assist everyone using the Park and is there to help. http://www.catamounttrees.com/
Bash Bish Falls
Located In the extreme southwest corner of the Mass. is Bash Bish Falls, one of Massachusetts' most dramatic and its highest single-drop waterfall. Cascading water tumbles through a series of gorges and a hemlock-hardwood ravine forest, and then drops about 60 feet into a sparkling pool below. http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/western/bash.htm
Themed Weekends Every Weekend All Season
We love to have fun here at the Copake KOA. We have pot luck suppers, Texas Hold-em card games, horseshoe tournaments, ice cream socials, bingo, movie nights and more. We love music here at the Copake KOA. We have at least one type of music every week: Karaoke, Live Band or D-J. We offer daily planned activities for all ages in high season and planned activities on the weekends during Spring and Fall. Activities are subject to change without notice. Check out our Facebook page for weekly updates and more detailed information on themes, last minute additions or changes to our schedule and late breaking announcements about fun area events such as Poker Runs, Music Festivals and Barbeques.
May 25-28: Memorial Day Weekend
The official start of the Camping Season ushers in the opening of the heated pool! Join our activities for the whole family. Play some games in the warming weather and dance the night away to a Band on Saturday and a DJ on Sunday.
Free Night May 12! Book Now!
Awards
2011 President's Award
KOA President's Award
Awarded to KOAs that meet exceptional quality standards and are recognized by their guests for outstanding service.
KOA Kamp Green Recognition
This KOA meets the established criteria to become a greener campground operation and is recognized by the "Kamp Green" icon.
KOA Kamp Green Recognition
KOA Kamp Green Recognition
This KOA meets the established criteria to become a greener campground operation and is recognized by the "Kamp Green" icon.
Hot Deals
June Savings! Two Night Stays 6-1 thru 6-26
Camp with us for 2 nights and save a bundle! Get 1 night at 1/2 price after staying the 1st night at full price! Try one our 50 amp pull through sites or even our cabins, because this great deal applies to everything!
Reserve on line or call 518-329-2811 and reference Hot deal code C5
More InfoFiremens Weekend September 7th-9th $20 per night
All campsites in the campground this weekend are only $20 per night with valid fireman's ID. Maximum six people per site.
More InfoPrograms
KOA Scout Program
KOA Scout Program
Promotes youth Scouting programs in North America and provides special discounted group rates and free use of pavilions and other facilities.
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