The Catskill Mountains are located in southeastern New York and are remnants from mountains over 300 million years old. Much of the mountain area is protected under the 700,000+ acre Catskill Park, a joint effort among several aspects of the state to preserve the area for various reasons. The park, and its surrounding natural areas, are popular with a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, camping, fishing, and much more. Campground such as Mongaup Pond Campground, among many others, provide a basecamp for people to explore the region.