Graydon Haines Field

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Graydon Haines Field is a small airport located in Sussex County, in the state of New York.


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Summary

While the airport itself may not be a major tourist attraction, the surrounding area offers plenty of reasons to visit. One of the main draws of the area is the beautiful natural scenery, with plenty of opportunities for hiking, fishing, and other outdoor activities.

Some specific points of interest near Graydon Haines Field include High Point State Park, which offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, as well as a variety of hiking trails and picnic areas. The nearby town of Warwick is another popular destination, with a charming downtown area full of shops, restaurants, and galleries.

Interesting facts about the area include that it is one of the most rural parts of New York state, with a relatively low population density and plenty of open space. The area is also known for its historic architecture, including many well-preserved 19th-century buildings.

The best time of year to visit Graydon Haines Field and the surrounding area is typically in the spring or fall, when the weather is mild and the foliage is at its most colorful. However, the area is also popular in the summer for outdoor activities like swimming and boating, and in the winter for skiing and other winter sports.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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