Mamakating is a town in the southeastern section of Sullivan County, New York, United States.

During the early and middle 18th century the construction of forts all along the Old Mine Road (today US 209) was undertaken to protect the European settlers' continued expansion and capture of Native land.

Fort Westbrookville was built in 1750 on what is now the Sullivan and Orange county border and until several years ago it was a restaurant.

Many people traveling the old mine road from Kingston found land that was good for planting crops, plenty of game to hunt, streams filled with fish, and virgin trees to build homes.

Following the end of the American Revolution, Mamakating was reduced in size by formation of Deerpark, Orange County, and Lumberland in 1798.

Mamakating was reduced to its present borders by formation of Thompson in 1803 and contributing a part to Forestburgh in 1837.

On their return trip they brought back many of the things that were needed by the people of Sullivan County.

In recent years there has been an effort by interested citizens of Sullivan County to save what is left of the D and H canal.

One is on the line between Summitville and Phillipsport where a lone stretch of the canal and the towpath, along with a dry-dock have been cleaned up.

There are many historic places in Mamakating, one of the most important of which is the grave of Manual Gonsalus, the first European immigrant.

The lowest elevation is 340 feet (100 m), at the tripoint with Orange and Ulster counties where the Bush Kill drains into the Shawangunkill.

Made up of multiple department heads that each oversee many faucets of the town's fringes, such as summer camps, rental properties and employment within Mamakating's parks and related facilities.

The court handles issues such as traffic infringements, small claims cases and payment of fines and surcharges.

The Highway Department provides maintenance, improvements and snow removal for Town roads.

Handles the release and collection of censuses and other important forms and dates throughout the business year.

Primarily responsible for dog registration and the management of stray pets within the town of Mamakating.