Major city · United States
Ellenville
Go for one night as a base for Shawangunk Ridge hiking and the Mohonk Preserve; skip if you want a walkable town with a train station.
Ellenville is a village of about 4,100 people in the town of Wawarsing, Ulster County, at the junction of NY 52 and US 209. It is a small, car-dependent base for the Shawangunk Ridge, Minnewaska and Mohonk Preserve, with a handful of restaurants, a 1920s theatre and a historic main street. Most travellers use it for one or two nights while hiking or visiting the Catskills.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold and snow), Jul–Aug (heat and humidity)
- Airports
- SWF · ALB
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ellenville911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Ellenville Police (non-emergency)845-647-4422
- Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT)845-340-3333
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
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- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyEllenville is a small, low-crime village and feels safe day and night.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 845-647-4422 Ellenville Police (non-emergency) · 845-340-3333 Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckSWF Stewart International, Newburgh (About 28 mi / 45 km (28 mi), roughly 50 min by car; UCAT connections via Kingston and Newburgh (check).).SWF Stewart International, Newburgh (About 28 mi / 28 mi (45 km), roughly 50 min by car; UCAT connections via Kingston and Newburgh (check).).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical choice: NY 52 and US 209 meet in the village and most sights are 10–30 min away.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–5
- Sit-down mealSit-down dinner, main courseTip 18–22% on top.$18–32
- Street or quick mealDeli sandwich or sub$9–14
- BeerDraught beer in a bar$6–9
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–20
- Budget bedMotel or inn double room, a night, per roomUS$90
- Mid-range bedMotel or inn double room, a night, per roomUS$150
- High-end bedMotel or inn double room, a night, per roomUS$260
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$160 · High US$260
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SWF Stewart International, Newburgh (About 28 mi / 45 km (28 mi), roughly 50 min by car; UCAT connections via Kingston and Newburgh (check).) · ALB Albany International (About 90 mi / 145 km (90 mi), roughly 1 h 35 min by car.)SWF Stewart International, Newburgh (About 28 mi / 28 mi (45 km), roughly 50 min by car; UCAT connections via Kingston and Newburgh (check).) · ALB Albany International (About 90 mi / 90 mi (145 km), roughly 1 h 35 min by car.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Feb
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Mar
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Feb (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ellenville: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
9 rd
Feb
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
8 rd
Mar
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
10 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
11 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
10 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the practical choice: NY 52 and US 209 meet in the village and most sights are 10–30 min away. UCAT routes E and E1 run along US 209 in Ellenville (check the current timetable). Local taxis operate but must be phoned.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kerhonkson
goDoor to door: About 20 min
US 209 north by car, about 10 mi / 16 km (9.9 mi)US 209 north by car, about 10 mi / 9.9 mi (16 km)
Gateway to Minnewaska State Park and the Shawangunk Ridge trailheads.
New Paltz
goDoor to door: About 35 min
US 44/NY 299 by car, about 22 mi / 35 km (22 mi)US 44/NY 299 by car, about 22 mi / 22 mi (35 km)
Better restaurant and café choice; Mohonk Preserve visitor centre is nearby.
Door to door: About 45 min
US 209 north then NY 28, about 30 mi / 48 km (30 mi)US 209 north then NY 28, about 30 mi / 30 mi (48 km)
Largest town in the county; rail and bus links onward.
Woodstock, New York
cautionDoor to door: About 55 min
NY 28 north via Kingston, about 35 mi / 56 km (35 mi)NY 28 north via Kingston, about 35 mi / 35 mi (56 km)
Worth a half day for galleries and food, but a long round trip from Ellenville.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Village centre (Main St / Canal St)
Walk to restaurants, the theatre and the library; motels and small inns.
Route 209 corridor
Resorts and bungalow colonies south of the village; car needed for everything.
Ulster Heights / Greenfield Park
Rural cottages and stables; quiet, 10–20 min drive from the village.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $90–140 excl. bed
- Mid
- $150–230 excl. bed
- High
- $250+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel or inn double room1 × 1 night × US$150 | US$150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$160 | US$320 |
| Car hire, one day1 × US$70 · check | US$70 |
| Fuel, about 100 mi / 160 km1 × US$15 · check | US$15 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$12 | US$24 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$58 |
| Trip total≈ US$319 per person per day, bed included | US$637 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Flights and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–5 |
| Deli sandwich or sub | $9–14 |
| Pizza, one large | $18–26 |
| Sit-down dinner, main courseTip 18–22% on top. | $18–32 |
| Draught beer in a bar | $6–9 |
| Gallon of petrolcheck | $3.30–3.80 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $10–20 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Cell signal is patchy in and around the village; download maps and tickets before you arrive.
- NY 52 and US 209 are two-lane roads used by local traffic and farm vehicles — no high-speed driving.
- Winters bring heavy snow and Nor'easters; check road conditions before any ridge or mountain drive.
- Trailhead parking at Minnewaska and Mohonk fills on fall weekends; arrive before 9am or expect to be turned away.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Ellenville Police (non-emergency)
- 845-647-4422
- Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT)
- 845-340-3333
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Ellenville Police (non-emergency)845-647-4422
- UCAT bus information845-340-3333
Embassy
No embassies in Ellenville; nearest consulates are in New York City.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Shortline bus, New York City → Ellenville: about 2 h 30 min, three trips daily (check)
- Taxi in the village: metered or flat, phone to book (check)
- Car hire, one day: from about $70 plus fuel and tolls (check)
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- Is there a table for two? — Is there a table for two?
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ellenville. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold and snow), Jul–Aug (heat and humidity) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for SWF and ALB: last UCAT connections field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking cluster for the village centre: Main St, Canal St, Liberty Square and the library museum.
- Place pages with verified hours (Shadowland Theatre, Terwilliger House Museum, Hunt Memorial Building) and eat pages with last orders.
- Trailhead fixtures for Minnewaska and Mohonk with parking cutoffs so gates A–D can go green.