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The Town Historian maintains historical documents and events of the town. The historian can provide you with information related to the Town of Thompson’s rich history. You may request to view documents, photos, and other resources by setting up an appointment. Learn About the Town of Thompson’s History >>

Explore one of the Town's newest outdoor recreation areas...the Neversink River Access Park, which opened in spring 2023. As its name implies, this riverside park provides safe portage OUT of the Neversink River along with beautiful views and fishing. IMPORTANT ALERT: The access point is meant ONLY for removing boats that have already been [...]

The Wolf Brook Multiple Use Area is 585 acres adjacent to the Neversink Unique Area. Take a hike, go fishing, or stay the night as camping IS permitted! The two trails, Wolf Brook Road and Powerline Road, are wide and relatively flat. Amenities: Hiking trails What You Can Do: Hike, camp, bike, fish, snowshoe, [...]

Visit the Neversink Unique Area (also known as the Neversink Gorge) and step into 4,881 acres of natural beauty. What You Can Do: Hike, fish, kayak, canoe, birdwatch, note: camping not allowed Location: Access the Neversink Unique area from Katrina Falls Road and Wolf Lake Road in Rock Hill. There are many access points [...]

The Catskill Park is a 700,000-acre forested wilderness area located within four counties: Sullivan, Delaware, Greene, and Ulster. Created in 1904, the park contains the nearly 300,000-acre Catskill Forest Preserve within its boundaries. This area has been a popular tourist destination since the early 1900s, particularly in the 1950s and 60s when it was [...]

Volunteers Wanted to Lead a Class or Activity. Are you a dancer? Photographer? Gardener? Fly fisher? Maybe a yoga instructor or avid hiker? Or maybe you have a talent we haven't event thought of yet. We'd love to hear from you. We are looking for volunteers to lead group classes for our Parks and [...]

Did you know that the Town of Thompson is located near one of the largest wetlands in Southeastern New York State? In the 1970s, the NYSDEC installed a permanent dam to create habitat for wood ducks and black ducks. Today, this tranquil wildlife habitat, bird conservation site, and outdoor recreation area is open to [...]

The Shawangunk Ridge – characterized by striking white cliffs – is 50 miles long, from Port Jervis to Rosendale, with a portion stretching through the center of Sullivan County. Located north of the Basha Kill Wildlife Management Area, it also features the Roosa Gap Forest Preserve and the Wurtsboro Ridge Forest Preserve. The 41-mile Shawangunk [...]