Copake, New York
CDP
About Copake
Set in the eastern part of New York, Copake is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Copake is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.23 square miles.
📰 Copake News Today
- This abandoned Upstate NY school could get new life as a wellness resort with 3 restaurants NewYorkUpstate.com · Jul 29
- Michael Citrin Obituary (2026) - Ancramdale, NY - Peck and Peck Funeral Homes - Copake Falls Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Season Opening of the Copake Iron Works New York Almanack · May 17
- ‘Music in the Park’ to return to Copake Park in June NEWS10 ABC · May 19
- Rt. 23 in Copake closed until June after deadly crash contaminated soil WNYT.com · May 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Copake Unique
- The only place in America named Copake — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in eastern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Copake
- Dad's Copake Diner
- The Pond Restaurant
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Tri-State Marker · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Copake
- Doodletown Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew York
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area1.23 sq mi
Coordinates42.1048, -73.5547