The community is 15.2 miles (24.5 km) southeast of Hudson.

West Copake had a post office until September 24, 1988.

Both camps were situated next to Upper Rhoda pond and were founded by Sanford S. Bettman, a school administrator.

Beginning in 1936 both camps were run by Abe Porchenick (Uncle Porky) 1908-2004 and his wife Ella as well as Gustave De Lemos (Uncle Gus) 1906-1985 and his wife Ruth until the camps closed in 1967.

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