About Copake, NY
Copake is a town in Columbia County, New York. The town derives its name from a lake known to the natives as Cook-pake, or Ack-kook-peek, meaning "Snake Pond." Its population was 3,346 in the 2020 US census. The total area is 42.0 square miles. Living in Copake offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. The town has many bars, restaurants, and parks.