Shokan, NY

Set along the northern edge of the Ashokan Reservoir, Shokan is a small Catskill hamlet with a population of around a thousand residents. Life here is quiet and scenic, framed by wooded hillsides and wide-open water views. The town itself has a unique past, having been relocated in the early 1900s during the reservoir's construction, but today it is a peaceful community surrounded by protected forest and mountain air.

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Living in Shokan appeals to anyone looking for a slower pace and immediate access to the outdoors, from fishing and hiking to walking the Ashokan Rail Trail. Families are served by the Onteora Central School District, and Route 28 makes getting around straightforward. You get the privacy and space of a mountain retreat while staying roughly twenty minutes from the shops, dining, and healthcare in nearby Kingston and Woodstock.