State park
Wonder Lake State Park
The park entrance is 2.2 miles from Lake Carmel. Day use costs Vehicle use fee typically $6–$10 (varies by park/season). Hours: Sunrise to sunset. Wonder Lake State Park is a state park in Putnam County, New York.
Wonder Lake State Park map
Wonder Lake State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
Common questions
- Entry to Wonder Lake State Park costs Vehicle use fee typically $6–$10 (varies by park/season). Hours: Sunrise to sunset.
- Wonder Lake State Park is 2.2 miles from Lake Carmel.
- Yes, dogs are allowed at Wonder Lake State Park.
- Yes, Wonder Lake is open to swimming at Wonder Lake State Park.
Before you go
Wonder Lake State Park is 2.2 miles from Lake Carmel.
Trails
- Highlands Trail Named in Wikipedia park article
- New York-New Jersey Trail Named in Wikipedia park article
What to see
- State park Designation in agency park name
Swimming
- Wonder Lake
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