The Rudd Pond Area is one of the two developed areas of Taconic State Park, with a pond, campsites and boat rentals. Kayaks and rowboats rent between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends, daily 10 am-3 pm (last boat out at 2 pm), and life jackets are provided. Pets are limited to two per visitor in campsites and day-use areas and must be leashed or crated.