Lake Tiorati

A boater in a kayak, facing north-west on Lake Tiorati. The largest island on Lake Tiorati is in the background on the right

Lake Tiorati is one of the seven main lakes in Harriman State Park, located in Orange County, New York. It is a man-made lake, created by dredging swampland[1] and constructing a concrete dam.[2] Its name is the Algonquin word for "sky-like".[3]

Access

Lake Tiorati can be accessed from Exit 16 on the Palisades Interstate Parkway. However, this exit is closed during the winter.

Fauna

Among the fish to be found in Lake Tiorati are largemouth and smallmouth bass, bluegill, bullhead, pumpkinseed, white and yellow perch, and chain pickerel.[4] The lake is a popular ice-fishing location.[5][6]

Activities

There is a public beach at the north end of the lake, maintained by the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, which is heavily used by swimmers.[7] There are also campsites near the beach.[6] Hiking is a frequent activity on the trails around the lake.[3]

A restricted-access boat launch for rowboats, kayaks, and canoes is located at the southeast corner of the lake on Tiorati Brook Road. A boat sticker permit must be purchased from the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, and a key must be purchased for access to the Tiorati boat launch.[8] Boat permits and boat launch keys are sold at the Tiorati Park office (3200 Seven Lakes Drive, Southfields, NY 10975).[9]

At one time the children's summer camp, Camp Yorkville, was operated on the shores of the lake.[10]

Geology

Geological formations near the lake have been studied by scientists researching continental drift.[11]

History

In 1983 the body of murdered millionaire arms dealer George M. Perry was found floating in Lake Tiorati.[12]

References

  1. ↑ State beaches and pools open | Monroe Woodbury NY | Sports
  2. ↑ New York State Office of Parks and Recreation. "Lake Tiorati Beach". Retrieved December 10, 2013.
  3. 1 2 Troop 49’s Adventure | The Oakland Journal
  4. ↑ Lake Tiorati - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation
  5. ↑ Ice Fishing in New York’s Palisades Region: Where to Wet Your Line - Yahoo Sports
  6. 1 2 Camping Activities in Bear Mountain, New York | USA Today
  7. ↑ Dep Honors Lifeguard For Rescue At State Park - Hartford Courant
  8. ↑ Palisades Interstate Park Commission. "Boating in Palisades Interstate Park" (PDF). Retrieved 26 May 2015.
  9. ↑ New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historical Preservation. "Fees and Rates". Lake Tiorati Beach - Harriman State Park. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
  10. ↑ "Yorkville Dance Patronesses Listed". New York Sun, 30 January 1947
  11. ↑ A Lost Continent Under New York
  12. ↑ Documents Give Inside Look Into Arms Deals : Seized Papers, Tapes Tell of U.S. Sting Operation That Uncovered Scheme to Sell Weapons to Iran - Page 4 - Los Angeles Times

See also

Coordinates: 41°15′58″N 74°05′28″W / 41.266°N 74.091°W / 41.266; -74.091

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