Bethel, New York

Bethel, New York
1969 Woodstock Monument
Motto: 
Home of the 1969 Original Woodstock Festival
U.S. Census map
Coordinates: 41°41′27″N 74°50′30″W / 41.69083°N 74.84167°W / 41.69083; -74.84167
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountySullivan
Area
  Total
89.96 sq mi (232.99 km2)
  Land85.27 sq mi (220.84 km2)
  Water4.69 sq mi (12.15 km2)
Elevation
1,322 ft (403 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
3,959
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
12720
Area code845
FIPS code36-06310
GNIS feature ID0978730
Websitetownofbethelny.us

Bethel is a town in Sullivan County, New York, United States. The population was estimated at 3,959 in 2020. The town received worldwide attention after it served as the location of Woodstock in 1969, which was originally planned for Wallkill, New York, but was relocated to Bethel after Wallkill withdrew.