Catskills Visitor Center is your Gateway to the Catskills and the Visitor Center for the Catskill Park.
Located on 60 acres of forest, fields, and wetlands in the hamlet of Mount Tremper is the Congressman Maurice D. Hinchey Catskills Visitor Center. The CVC is the official visitor center for the Catskill Park and is operated by Catskill Center in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Explore the peaceful grounds to discover the 80-foot tall Upper Esopus Fire Tower; 1.5 miles of nature trails (including ADA accessible trails); picnic areas; a covered pavilion; wildlife viewing; Esopus Creek access and much more.
Whether you’re new to the area, just passing through or here to stay for the season, make CVC your first stop when you arrive in the Catskills—the friendly staff is here year-round with all the info, maps, and advice you need to plan your best Catskill adventure!
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The Congressman Maurice D. Hinchey Catskills Visitor Center is a program of the Catskill Center, a nonprofit organization working to protect the Catskills since 1969. Our work wouldn’t be possible without the support of our partner organizations, members, and individual donors.