Parks and Nature Activities & Attractions

Clermont State Historic Site

Livingston family estate on the Hudson with Catskill Mountain views, gardens, and hiking and bridle trails open to leashed dogs.

Take Me There
Dog policy Leashed Dogs Welcome
Cost $5 vehicle fee on weekends and Monday holidays, April to October
Best time to visit Year Round

Seven generations of the Livingston family lived at Clermont, including Chancellor Robert R. Livingston. The name means "clear mountain," a nod to the view of the Catskills across the Hudson River.

Gardens and grounds are open year round, and leashed dogs are allowed throughout the grounds and on the hiking and bridle trails.

Plan your visit

Address
1 Clermont Avenue
Germantown, NY 12526
Hours
Daily: 8:30 AM to Sunset
Phone
(518) 537-4240
Get directions Official website

Know before you go

  • Leashed dogs are allowed on the grounds and trails.
  • For GPS, use 416 Woods Road.
  • $5 vehicle fee on weekends and Monday holidays from April through October.
  • House tours are a separate ticket.

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