What are the nearby public parks for camping near New Paltz?

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Less than an hour's drive away from New Paltz, campers can pitch a tent at large public parks such as the 14,000-acre Fahnestock State Park to the south or the Kenneth L. Wilson Campground near Slide Mountain, the Catskill's highest peak, to the north. You can also explore different options for camping near New Paltz on Hipcamp.

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