6 outdoor & recreation in Sullivan County, New York.
New York State's largest freshwater wetland south of the Adirondacks, spanning 3,206 acres in western Sullivan County along the former Delaware and Hudson Canal and O&W Railroad corridors. A designated Bird Conservation Area with over 200 documented species including osprey, great blue heron, bald eagles, and waterfowl. Features 6+ miles of flat trail along the historic D&H Canal towpath, kayak and canoe access, fishing, and hunting. A premier birding destination in the Hudson Valley region. Free and open year-round.
The world's largest center dedicated to fly fishing, situated on 53 acres on the banks of the Willowemoc Creek in Livingston Manor, Sullivan County — the birthplace of American dry fly fishing. Houses the Fly Fishing Hall of Fame, Wulff Gallery of fishing art, Bamboo Rodmakers Workshop and Heritage Crafts Center with live demonstrations, a diverse book shop with hundreds of titles, gift shop, casting fields, and 2 miles of trails open daily. Bamboo rod making classes, guided nature walks, and over 100 events per year. Museum open Friday-Monday 10am-4pm, April-December. Trails open daily sunrise-sunset. Leashed dogs welcome. Admission $12.
A premier fly fishing and upland hunting guide service operating in the Catskill Mountains, based out of Roscoe — known as Trout Town USA. Owner and NYS-licensed guide Joe Heusinger leads wade fishing trips on the Willowemoc, Beaverkill, Delaware, Neversink, and Esopus, and offers ruffed grouse and woodcock wingshooting trips in fall across Delaware and Schoharie counties. All gear is available for rental; group trips are accommodated.
New York State DEC fish hatchery near Livingston Manor in Sullivan County, sited between two of New York's legendary trout streams — the Beaverkill and Willowemoc Creek. Specializes in rearing brown trout for stocking public waters across the state, with brood stock capable of producing two million eggs annually and total annual production of about 115,000 pounds. Open to the public year-round with a visitor center, viewing areas, and self-guided grounds. One of 12 hatcheries DEC operates statewide.
A family-owned river outfitter operating since 1955, offering rafting, kayaking, canoeing, and tubing on 50 miles of the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River. Three riverfront campgrounds provide electric sites, lean-tos, hot showers, and camp stores along the banks of the Delaware. Suitable for all experience levels, from calm flatwater paddlers to those seeking white water at Skinner's Falls.
A 73-mile stretch of the Delaware River forming the New York-Pennsylvania border, designated a National Wild and Scenic River and managed by the National Park Service. One of the finest flatwater and whitewater paddling rivers in the Northeast, with Class I-III rapids at Skinner's Falls and miles of calm water perfect for canoes and kayaks. The river corridor includes dozens of public river access points, fishing areas, hiking trails, riverside campgrounds, and historic sites. Bald eagles are frequently sighted. Visitor centers in Narrowsburg and at Zane Grey's home in Lackawaxen, PA. Free access at all public points.