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Copake KOA
- 2236 County Route 7
- Copake, NY 12516
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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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2011 President's Award
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Just Two Hours from New York City: An Entire World Away!
This destination KOA offers camping fun for the whole family! Our newly redesigned and renovated campground with upgraded electric, free WI-FI and Cable TV has spacious campsites for big rigs, tents and everything in between. Enjoy camping without "roughing it" in our cabins and deluxe cabins.( also called Lodges) All of our RV sites are Full-Hookup.
Our Historic Hudson Valley location is a scenic 110 acre property originally developed by Henry Astor. We are located in Columbia County NY, in 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 nearby.
We have a variety of activities and theme weekends for the whole family to enjoy. Come for a night or two or stay the whole season. You're guaranteed to have a great time at Copake KOA!
We are a security gated park. Our office hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. After hours, access to the park is controlled with a gate card which requires a $20 cash security deposit. We do have two full hookup campsites before the gates for after hour arrivals.
Meet Your Hosts
Gary 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 Amenities
- Basketball
- Fire Truck Rides
- Hay Rides
- Playground
- Recreation Hall
- Craft Room
- Game Room
- Horseshoes
- Laundry Room
- Evening Movies
- Grocery Store / Gift Shop
- Kamp K-9
- Tennis Courts
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!
Food, Food and More Food
Pig Roasts, Chicken Barbeques, Pancake Breakfasts, Ice Cream Socials, Pot Luck Suppers. Make new friends and enjoy all the great food here at the Copake KOA.
Themed Weekends Every Weekend All Season
We love to have a good time here at the Copake KOA. We invite you to stay with us and join in the fun. Every weekend all season long has its own theme such as Christmas in July or A night in Vegas. We offer daily planned activities for all ages in high season and planned activities on the weekends during Spring and Fall.
Good Times
We have plenty that you can do on your own, geocaching, horseshoes, life size checkers, tennis and bike rentals are just a few of the things you can do. We loan out sports equipment at the office if you have not brought your own from home.
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
FASNY Museum of Firefighting
To really experience 300 years of firefighting history - whether you are a fire buff, family, firefighter or tourist - you'll want to visit the FASNY Museum of Firefighting in person for an experience you'll never forget! http://www.fasnyfiremuseum.com/home.php
Tanglewood
Visit Tanglewood, the Summer home of the Boston Pops. See amazing classical music concerts, operas, recitals, and festivals as well as contemporary performers such as James Taylor and Carole King. http://www.bso.org
New York Area Attractions
Further information on Catamount Adventure Park, Claverack Motocross, Hudson Chatham Winery, Lebanon Valley Speedway, FASNY Firefighting Museum, Martin Van Buren Home, Undermountain Golf Course and many other nearby New York attractions please visit the following websites:
www.columbiachamber-ny.com
www.columbiacountytourism.org
Nearby Massachusetts Attractions
Further information on The Norman Rockwell Museum, Tanglewood, Hancock Shaker Village, Lee Prime Outlets and other nearby Massachusetts attractions is available here: www.berkshires.org
Connecticut Attractions
Additional information on the Skip Barber Racing School, Land of Nod Winery, Covered Bridges, Hot Air Balloon Rides and other nearby Western Connecticut attractions is available here: www.litchfieldhills.com
Lime Rock Park
In its 55-year existence, almost all of the sport’s greats have raced here. From the mid-1990s onward, Lime Rock has seen everything from the ground-pounding NASCAR stock cars and modifieds to the technological tour de force ALMS prototypes – the “greenest” racing in North America. http://www.limerock.com
Upcoming Events
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 11-13: KOA Come Camp and Care with us Weekend and Mother’s Day.
A Weekend of all things Moms love, from Avon Facials, Manicures, A Pampered Chef Sale, Chinese Auction and The Live Band, The Stoners. Tickle your taste buds with this years first ice cream social, all in efforts to help out our charity - the KOA Care Camps! Come help us raise money for the Care Camps!
May 18-20: Candy Land
King Kandy welcomes you to a weekend of delicious fun. Chocolate, Lollipops, and recreating the Gum Drop Mountain! Help piece back together the land of sugar sweet dreams. And don't forget to cook a delicious morsel for our first pot luck supper!
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.
June 1-3: Game Show Network LIVE
Spend late night hours watching GSN? Always said that you could do it so much better? Come try your hand at some favorites from the Newlywed Game, to Name That Tune, A So You Think You Can Dance spin off or a twist on American Idol. Board Games more your speed? Pictionary and Trivial Pursuit will make an appearance. All to be topped off with a Minute to Win it and Pot Luck Supper.
June 8-10: A Night in Vegas.
Take a mini trip to Vegas only a few steps from your Camping Back Yard. Horse Racing, Texas Hold’em, Roulette, Black Jack and a Prize Wheel, means fun for every kind of gambler.
June 15-17: Father’s Day
Dads come first this weekend! Start the Day with a Pancake Breakfast (Dad’s Eat Free) and then bring your Father to a day’s worth of activities. Want an excuse to see more of Copake? The Copake Day Parade needs our help; we are having a Wagon Ride. Ride with us in the parade. Lot's of fun activities at the Town Park in Copake on Saturday after the parade.
June 22-24: Marvel Super Hero Weekend
What do Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk and Spider Man have in common? They all fight for good under the Marvel name. Come dress up like your favorite super hero and show off your super talents.
June 29- July 1: Knights of the Round Table
From whence you came it does not matter, for all are invited to join a medieval smattering of activities. Compete for the crown and become the King and Queen for the summer! Practice your archery skills for saving maidens and watch out for wizards. Magician Saturday afternoon. D-Jay Saturday night.
July 4-8: 4th of July Weekend.
Come to our Patriotic Week of Fun! Planned activities everyday all week long. At night we’ll boogie to some tunes provided by a Band on Saturday and a D-Jay on Sunday. Run around during the day in all sorts of family games and show off our furry family members at the Cutest Family Pet Contest. Three night Minimum stay.
July 13-15: Mardi Gras
Bringing back the N’Awlins flavor for this weekend of fun. A Float parade (Floats created by our seasonals) will party through the park. Come join us for a mid-afternoon carnival with a variety of fun.
July 20-22: Christmas In July
The summer might be hot, but would that stop Santa from visiting? I think not! Come join all the festive fun and show Santa how nice you’ve been so far this year.
July 27-29: Shiver Me Timbers (Pirates)
Avast, me hearties. Pirates have found their way to the campground to mix in with land lubbers and sea farers alike. Come sneak a peek at some great finds at the trash or treasure sale. But watch your step or you might be forced to walk the plank! Adults join us Saturday evening for a special Adults only Treasure Hunt.
August 3-5: 50’s 60’s Weekend
Bring the ankle biters down to Coolsville and get in touch with your super hip side. Twist the night away with our DJ, Tie-dye a shirt to fit in with the cool cats of the 60’s and check out cars that most haven’t seen on the road at the Classic Car Show sponsored by the Harlem Valley Car Club.
August 10-12: Wet & Wild
Wet, Wet, Wet, but Fun Fun Fun. Come join us for an all day long squirt gun fight, a tossing of water balloons, and a wet and wild twist on some old favorites.
August 17-19 Wild Wild West
YEE HAW! Step into those boots, put on that hat, and giddy-up down here. A square dance caller, Awesome Country Band, a chili cook off and cowboy costume contest will keep on the straight and narrow, but beware or you might find yourself on the wanted list.
August 24-26: Happy 3rd Birthday Copake KOA
Happy Birthday to us, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to all! Come celebrate our Birthday and your own as we eat lots of cake and play tons of games for all the birthdays all year!
August 31-3: Labor Day
The last weekend of the hot summer has caught up with us way too quick! Come join us for a host of summer games. End the day with a boogieing good time at our Band on Saturday and our DJ on Sunday.
September 7-9: Firemen Weekend.
All campsites $20 per night w/fireman ID.
We could never forget the men behind the fire hoses and as a result honor them with this weekend. Fireman relays and all sorts of on fire fun, at a discounted rate for our favorite men with a valid ID.
September 14-16: A Cat in the Hat Weekend – Dr. Seuss
One kid, two kid, red kid, blue kid? Although you might find yourself to be a normal color, the zany fun is just beginning as we enjoy a visit from a hatted friend and find the games just don’t end!
September 21-23: Apple Picking.
Eat them as they come, in a pie, or as a jam, our third annual apple picking weekend has already gotten our tummy’s rumbling. Best Apple Dessert Contest.
September 28-30: Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Trouble at the Tropicabana
What do Encyclopedia Brown, Columbo and Nancy Drew have in common? They all have the smarts to figure out who did it! Come test your own abilities at our Murder Mystery Dinner Theater ($30 a person).
October 5-8: Spooktacular Columbus Day
Join us for a bunch of Halloween fun! Pumpkin themed contests, trails of terror, night time wagon ride lit by only what’s glowing, a costume contest and trick or treating! We never say Good Bye with our last big weekend, we only say: Boo!
Live Band Saturday Night, DJ on Sunday night.
October 12-14: Motorcycle and Classic Car Poker Run
Ride your Motorcycle on Saturday October 13th to our Second Annual Hudson Valley KOA's Poker Run to benefit the KOA Care Camps. The ride starts at 10 AM and ends at 6 PM at our Park, with an optional catered dinner (Dinner tickets are $15 dollars each). The Band "The Stoners" will be playing from 7:30 to 9:30 in our pavilion. Suggested Donation is $25 in advance $30 day of event. Includes Breakfast and Lunch. Best Poker Hand $500 dollar cash prize. Second prize $250 dollars worth of camping* Third prize $125 dollars worth of camping*
Who will this years special guest rider be? Hard to top last years' Special Guest Rider who was Pat Hittmeier, President of KOA. Maybe we can get him to do it again this year.
*Valid for one year on cabins or campsites at these three KOA's only! Excludes Holidays subject to availability
Show off your wheels and hope for a great hand as we travel around to collect cards in a variety of locations. The fun continues in the park with a variety of games for the whole family to enjoy.
