Ashokan Reservoir, Catskill Mountains, Ulster County, New York     User input for Ashokan Reservoir, Catskill Mountains, Ulster County, New York: Victor Albright: The Rondout Creek has no ''good whitewater spot'' and there is no such thing as ''whitewater paddling on the Rochester Creek. '' The Esopus is the creek that feeds the Ashokan, and upstream near Phonecia there are indeed places for tubing and whitewater canoeing. Concerning the Ashokan Reservoir itself- it is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that if you plan on fishing the reservoir, you obtain a NYC DEP permit. You can get the permit at: http://nyc. Gov/html/dep/html/watershed_protection/recreation. Shtml The permit is free. Boating on the reservoir is also by permit only, and only for qualified rowboats that are registered with the DEP. No canoes, kyaks, sailboats, motorboats, etc... Are allowed on the Ashokan. The main posting is somewhat misleading because the only places open to the casual visitor are the public throughfares, which does include the now closed (to traffic) road over the Ashokan dam that is mentioned. All other use of reservoir property is severely restricted, and by permit only. DO NOT test the DEP police who patrol reservoir property... They are very professional and stone cold serious about DEP regulations. If you are entering an area that says, ''... By Permit Only'', take it seriously and avoid legal hassles that can include hefty fines and even jail time. If you come across a ''NO ENTRANCE'' or ''NO ADMITTANCE'' sign, do yourself a favor and do not ignore it! The Ashokan is indeed a beautiful day-stop, but you must keep in mind that its primary purpose is to supply NYC with clean, safe drinking water. As long as we all obey the rules, we can all continue to enjoy recreation at Ashokan. It is a virtual guarantee, however, that if misuse of reservoir lands do not subside, the Ashokan will be off limits to all of us. I have personally seen swimmers (even young children completely nude in the very dangerous dividing weir area!), illegal fishing from canoes, sunbathing in restricted areas, illegal campfires, and once even some people Tobogganing down the shoulder of the main dam! Once you leave the earthen shoulder of the dam, the plunge is straight down over TWO HUNDRED FEET down a gorge onto rocks! Please, if you visit Ashokan, be responsible and safe so we all may continue to enjoy its beauty and recreational opportunities! This is important to visitors and us locals alike since we would like to see the Ashokan stay open to everybody, and if rules continue to be violated here, NYC will pull the plug! Ed B.: 4/26/09 ... For the last 16 years since I have been living in Staten Island, I have seen people fishing off the bridge that runs across Silver Lake and have also witnessed them catching some pretty large fish (species unknown). I don't know about fishing licenses, but I have never witnessed any enforcement agencies harassing the fishermen. Alfred: Does anyone know why there is no fishing at Silver Lake Staten Island? is this lake state controlled or city regulations for fishing with a valid fishing license and reservoir permit. As much as I would like to fish up state, it is an expense to come up there day to day. Silver Lake Staten Island, has some of the best bass fishing in the state and now DEP is saying that there is no fishing there.  They have to be kidding. Terminal Silver Lake was closed for drinking water in the year 1971. The only use now, is to supply water to the Silver Lake Golf course and for a pressure blow-off from the underground tanks. Any answer would be helpful. Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Review Guidelines        This lake is so wonderful. Ashokan Reservoir is not the only spot close by, Kenozia Lake is a close by lake; if you like skiing, you're in luck; Windham Mountain is reasonably near. The Willow Trail offers hiking at its best; the scenery at Ashokan Dam is pretty. The Catskill Mountains scenery is always beautiful. There's no way somebody can get bored here in the Catskill Mountains. Paddling on Rochester Creek is so much fun, and Lexington at Hudson Valley       Resort is a glorious place to get some rest. You could also explore Roosa Lake if you're here at Ashokan Reservoir; it's close by. This lake is so wonderful. Rondout Creek has a glorious whitewater paddling spot nearby, and there's splendid hiking along the Phoenicia Trail. Ashokan Reservoir frequently gets a lot of precipitation; most of the rain falls throughout November while February is typically the driest month. So much enjoyable stuff to do in the                  Catskill Mountains, not enough time. Camping at So-hi Campground is always a glorious experience; a perfect nearby hotel is Sparrowhawk Affaires. You're sure to come across some smiling people from Kingston here, and a day on the slopes of Hunter Mountain is just what you need. At Ashokan Reservoir throughout the warm months highs are in the 70's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's with temperatures at Ashokan Reservoir dipping down into the 0's during winter nights. Whohoo, so much entertaining stuff in one place! Ashokan Reservoir rocks! Good hiking is available along the Kanape Jeep Trail, and camping is available at Kenneth L Wilson Camp Site.   Sparrowhawk Affaires, Stone Ridge 5 miles away Hudson Valley antiquing, Woodstock Shopping, the Shawangunk Wine Trail, Hudson River Cruises and the Culinary institute of America are all within 10 to 30 minutes. Enjoy rock climbing, golf, cycling, ... Lexington at Hudson Valley Resort, Kerhonkson 9 miles away Discover 600 acres of majestic landscapes and the fabled Shawangunk Mountains adjacent to Minnewaska State Park. Located only 20 minutes from New Paltz or Kingston, New York. The Lexington Hudson Vall... Current weather conditions at Ashokan Reservoir, Catskill Mountains, Ulster County, New York Local climate location: SLIDE MOUNTAIN 4 miles away   Coordinates: Latitude: 41.93833 Longitude: -74.21917 Catskill Mountains Lakes Complete list of all the lakes in the Catskill Mountains. Catskill Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Catskill Mountains. New York Lakes Complete list of all lakes in New York Ulster County Lakes Complete list of all lakes in Ulster County Books about Ashokan Reservoir List of books available on Amazon.com about Ashokan Reservoir, Catskill Mountains, Ulster County, New York. Outdoors Recreation Near Kingston, New York Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Kingston, New York, the metro area neareast to Ashokan Reservoir. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more. New York Outdoors Index This is a very comprehensive index of outdoors activities in the great state of New York.     These outdoors activities are available near Ashokan Reservoir.   Hotels Near Ashokan Reservoir: Sparrowhawk Affaires, Stone Ridge, 5 miles away Lexington at Hudson Valley Resort, Kerhonkson, 9 miles away Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, 10 miles away Rodeway Inn Kingston, Kingston, 12 miles away Quality Inn & Suites, Kingston, 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Ashokan Reservoir: So-hi Campground, Accord, 3 miles away Kenneth L Wilson Camp Site, Mt Tremper, 6 miles away Rondout Valley Camping Resort, Accord, 7 miles away Camp Huntington, High Falls, 9 miles away   Ski Areas Near Ashokan Reservoir: Hunter Mountain, New York, 14 miles away       1600 vertical feet Windham Mountain, New York, 18 miles away       1600 vertical feet Belleayre, New York, 22 miles away       1404 vertical feet   Whitewater Near Ashokan Reservoir: Rondout Creek, Ulster/ Sullivan CountyCounty, 2 miles away       Class II-IV - 8.5 miles long (Buttermilk Falls Brook to Rondout) Rochester Creek, Ulster CountyCounty, 7 miles away       Class II-III - 5.5 miles long (Liebhardt to Mill Brook) Saw Kill River, Ulster CountyCounty, 8 miles away       Class II-V - 5.5 miles long (Meads Mountain Road bridge to Chestnut Hill Road)   National Parks Near Ashokan Reservoir: Delaware National Scenic River, Bushkill - PA, 64 miles away Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Bushkill - PA, 64 miles away Gateway National Recreation Area, Brooklyn - NY, 69 miles away   Trails Near Ashokan Reservoir: Kanape Jeep Trail, Ulster County, 6 miles away Phoenicia Trail, Ulster County, 8 miles away Willow Trail, Ulster County, 8 miles away   Lakes Near Ashokan Reservoir: Kenozia Lake, Ulster CountyCounty, 4 miles away Roosa Lake, Ulster CountyCounty, 5 miles away