Philmont is a village in Columbia County, New York, United States.

[2] The village is located in the northeastern part of the town of Claverack on New York State Route 217.

It derives its name from George P. Philip, who built a 36-acre (15 ha) reservoir to provide water for his mill.

High Falls, Columbia County's highest waterfall, cascades 150 feet (46 m) before culminating in a large pool.

The water flows southwest, then northwest by Claverack Creek, until eventually reaching the Hudson River.

The village is part of the Taconic Hills Central School District.