Highmount, New York is a community located in Ulster County, New York. Major attractions include: The Phoenicia Black Bear Campground‎ and The Slide Mountain Wilderness Area, both located in nearby Phoenicia, New York. Local businesses include: Belleayre Ski Shop and Belleayre Mountain. Students in Highmount, New York attend Onteora Jr Sr High School‎, located in nearby Boiceville, New York. One of the best places to visit when you are in Highmount, New York is The Empire State Railway Museum, located in nearby Phoenicia, New York.