- Tomkins Cove, New York
Tomkins Cove is an unincorporated hamlet in the Town of Stony Point Rockland County,
New York ,United States located north of Stony Point; east ofHarriman State Park ; south of Doodletown and west of theHudson River . It is located just north-northwest ofNew York City . The population is approximately 1,739 and the zip code is 10986.Tomkins Cove comprises approximately 8 square miles. Notable areas within the town are Tomkins Lake Colony (a private community with a small lake), Rising Hills Estates, Buckburg Mountain, the Girl Scout Camp, the Town Pool, the Tomkins Cove Library, and Cedar Flats Road. Mott Farm Road extends west from Route 9W to Bulsontown Road. A natural gas pipeline runs from the Hudson River into Stony Point. Much of the Tomkins Cove perimeter borders Bear Mountain State Park. Tomkins Cove prides itself on having a cut through of the Appalachian trail which leads into Bear Mountain. Tomkins Cove is accessible from Exit 15 on the
Palisades Interstate Parkway .Notable residents
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David Tudor , pianist and electronic music composer (1926-1996)
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