South Cairo, NY
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- 203 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Set along Catskill Creek in Greene County, South Cairo is a quiet rural hamlet with a backdrop of the northern Catskill Mountains. It sits along Route 23, roughly six miles northwest of Catskill village and fifteen minutes from Hudson's Warren Street and Amtrak station. For buyers looking for space, the area offers generous lots, wooded properties, and a peaceful pace of life within easy reach of the Hudson River valley.
As part of the larger Town of Cairo, South Cairo pairs quiet residential living with convenient access to everyday necessities and outdoor recreation. Local shops, dining, and community parks are just down the road, while the surrounding mountains offer everything from creek fishing and hiking trails to winter skiing at Windham and Hunter. It makes a practical, scenic home base for anyone seeking a relaxed upstate lifestyle with neighboring towns close at hand.
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