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Highway 30: Pepacton Reservoir, Catskills, New York
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Highway 30: Pepacton Reservoir

NY 30 · Margaretville → Downsville

Sweeping23 mi30 min1,100 ft climbHigh point ≈ 1,400 ftOne way
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The drive

Highway 30 runs west from Margaretville along the Pepacton Reservoir. The drive starts just past the Highway 28 split and follows the north shore, then crosses to the south side and ends in Downsville.

Water is on one side and Catskill hills on the other for most of the way. Highway 30 enters Catskill Park, leaves it, and meets Highway 206 at Downsville.

The curves are mostly gentle. The drive takes about 30 minutes.

Along the way

  1. Margaretville
  2. Downsville
Elevation
1,100 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 1,400 ft
MargaretvilleDownsville
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
MargaretvilleDownsville
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • The road is a plain two-lane highway.
  • Check 511NY before a winter trip.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check 511NY traffic and travel information.

Questions about this drive

How long is Highway 30 along the Pepacton Reservoir?

Highway 30 from Margaretville to Downsville is 22.8 miles and takes about 30 minutes.

Does Highway 30 cross the Pepacton Reservoir?

The road follows the shore and crosses from the north side to the south side of the East Branch Delaware River.

Is Highway 30 twisty?

It has mostly gentle curves and is sweeping rather than tight.

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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.

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Map of Highway 30: Pepacton Reservoir, from Margaretville to Downsville