Water Trail Sites
Access Sites are places
Overnight Accommodations are indicated to promote multi-day paddling excursions. These may include campsites, hostels, bed-and-breakfasts or hotels where a boat and gear may be safely stored while a weary traveler rests for the night. The goal is to have an overnight accommodation located every 15 miles (or less) along the river, but it may only be on one side of the river.
Day-Use Attractions are points of interest to paddlers and boaters, such as wildlife marshes, islands and swamps, or historic sites, downtowns and hiking trails. Ideally, there would be access to any Day Use site that could be of interest to the boater or paddler. These may be on either side of the river.
Sort the list:
2. Albany Corning Preserve Boat Launch
3. Alfred Z. Solomon Launch at Hudson Crossing Park, Lock C-5
4. Annsville Creek Paddlesport Center in Hudson Highlands SP
5. Annsville Preserve
6. Athens NYS Boat Launch
7. Athens Riverfront Park
8. Bard Rock Vanderbilt Mansion NHS
9. Battery Park in Waterford Canal Harbor
10. Beacon NYS Boat Launch
11. Bob Shepard Highland Landing Park Launch
12. Center for Urban Rivers at Beczak
13. Champlain Canal Lock C1
14. Charles Rider Park
15. Chelsea Boat Ramp
16. Cheviot Park
17. Coeymans NYS Boat Launch
18. Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary
19. Cornell Park
20. Cornwall-on-Hudson
21. Cortlandt Waterfront Park on Verplank Point
22. Coxsackie NYS Boat Launch
23. Crailo State Historic Site
24. Croton Landing Park
25. Croton Point Park Camp
26. Croton Point Park Launch
27. Denning's Point in Hudson Highlands State Park
28. Echo Canoe Launch
29. Esopus Island in Norrie Point State Park
30. Forbes Avenue Boat Launch
31. Fort Ann Landing Clay Hill Rd
32. Fort Ann South of Lock C-11
33. Fort Edward, Lock C-7 lower end
34. Fort Hardy Park
35. Fort Miller, North of Lock C-6
36. Fort Montgomery State Historic Site Popolopen Creek
37. Foundry Dock Park
38. Fourth Street Slip
39. Freer Park
40. George's Island Park
41. Gesner Avenue Park
42. Glasco Mini Park
43. Halfmoon Lighthouse Park
44. Haverstraw Bay County Park
45. Henry Hudson Park
46. Horan's Landing Park
47. Hudson River Interpretive Trail
48. Hudson River Islands State Park Gays Point
49. Hudson River Islands State Park Gays Point N
50. Hudson River Islands State Park Middle Ground
51. Hudson River Maritime Museum
52. Hudson River Park Pier 26
53. Hudson River Park Pier 40
54. Hudson River Park Pier 66
55. Hudson River Park Pier 84
56. Hudson River Park Pier 96
57. Hudson Shores Park
58. Hudson Waterfront Park Kayak Launch
59. Hudson Waterfront Park Trailer Launch
61. Inwood Hill Park Dykman Tubby Hook
62. Kingsbury Lock C-9 Access Road
63. Kingston Point Beach
64. Kingston Point Park
65. Kinnally Cove
66. Kowawese Unique Area
67. Lasher Park
68. Lighthouse Park
69. Little Stony Point in Hudson Highlands State Park
70. Lock C-2
71. Lock C-4
72. Louis Engel Waterfront Park
73. Madison Street Boat Launch
74. Malden-on-Hudson
75. Mechanicville Dock
76. Memorial Park
77. Milton Landing Park
78. Mine Dock Park
79. Newburgh NYS Boat Launch
80. Nutten Hook Research Reserve: Ferry Road Launch
81. Nutten Hook Research Reserve: Icehouse Road Launch
82. Nyack Beach State Park
83. Oscawana Island
84. Papscanee Island Nature Preserve North Site
85. Papscanee Island Nature Preserve South Site
86. Parelli Park Boat Launch
87. Peebles Island State Park
88. RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary
89. Reese Park & Boat Ramp
90. Rensselaer Riverfront Park
91. Rhinecliff Slate Dock
92. Riverfront Green Park
93. Scenic Hudson Park
94. Scenic Hudson's Esopus Meadows Point
95. Schaghticoke Launch
96. Schodack Islands State Park HR Launch
97. Schodack Islands State Park Schodack Creek Launch
98. Schuyler Park
99. See Park at Stuyvesant Landing
100. Sleightsburg Park Rondout Creek
101. Sojourner Truth Ulster Landing Park
102. Stockport Landing
103. Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
104. T.R. Gallo Park Rondout Creek
105. Tina Chorvas Memorial Park Esopus Creek
106. Tivoli North Bay WMA
107. Tivoli Riverfront Park
108. Town of Saratoga Rt 4 Launch
109. Troy 111th Street Launch
110. Troy 123rd Street Launch
111. Troy Motorboat and Canoe Club
112. Turkey Point State Forest
113. Van Schaack Campsite at Bronck Island
114. Village of Fort Edward Beach on Roger's Island
115. Waryas Park
116. West 72nd Street
117. West Harlem Piers Park
118. Whitehall Harbor
1. 79th Street Boat Basin
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Dining/Restaurant
Activities: Trail
Attractions: none
2. Albany Corning Preserve Boat Launch
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Kayak Storage Racks (2), Restroom/Privy, Dining/Restaurant, Picnicking/Grills, Retail/Supplies, Lodging
Activities: Trail, Concerts/Events
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
3. Alfred Z. Solomon Launch at Hudson Crossing Park, Lock C-5
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Kayak Storage Racks (1), Restroom/Privy, Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing, Trail, Bird Watching, Playground, Tour Boat Service
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
4. Annsville Creek Paddlesport Center in Hudson Highlands SP
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Picnicking/Grills, Retail/Supplies
Activities: Fishing, Trail
Attractions: Natural Resource
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing, Trail
Attractions: Natural Resource
6. Athens NYS Boat Launch
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Kayak Storage Racks (2), Dining/Restaurant, Picnicking/Grills, Retail/Supplies, Lodging
Activities: Fishing
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
7. Athens Riverfront Park
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Dining/Restaurant, Picnicking/Grills, Retail/Supplies, Lodging
Activities: Fishing
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
8. Bard Rock Vanderbilt Mansion NHS
Site Type: Day Use Site
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy
Activities: Trail
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark, Cultural Resource
The gate that leads down to the lower parking lot might be closed.
9. Battery Park in Waterford Canal Harbor
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Campsite, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Dining/Restaurant, Picnicking/Grills, Retail/Supplies
Activities: Fishing, Trail
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark, Cultural Resource
Campsite is on the lawn by the visitor center west of the launch site. See visitor center staff for more information.
10. Beacon NYS Boat Launch
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Picnicking/Grills, Bus Service, Train Service
Activities: Fishing, Playground
Attractions: Natural Resource
11. Bob Shepard Highland Landing Park Launch
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Kayak Storage Racks (2), Restroom/Privy, Dining/Restaurant, Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing, Trail, Bird Watching
Attractions: Cultural Resource
This site is under construction and some amenities may not be available at all times. The trailered launch is open and operating as of fall 2014.
12. Center for Urban Rivers at Beczak
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Dining/Restaurant, Picnicking/Grills, Retail/Supplies, Bus Service, Train Service
Activities: Fishing, Bird Watching
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark, Cultural Resource
This launch is operated by the Yonkers Paddling & Rowing Club. To launch at this site you must call a couple of weeks ahead at (914) 303-5443 otherwise the launch may be locked.
Access to restrooms is dependent upon the operating hours of the center.
13. Champlain Canal Lock C1
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing
Attractions: none
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Fee Charged?, Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing
Attractions: Natural Resource
Boat launch permits can be purchased at the Town of Ulster's Clerk's Office or directly at Rider Park.
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Picnicking/Grills
Activities: none
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Picnicking/Grills
Activities: none
Attractions: none
A small park with spectacular views of the Catskills, located a few miles north of the Saugerties Lighthouse.
17. Coeymans NYS Boat Launch
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Kayak Storage Racks (2), Restroom/Privy, Dining/Restaurant
Activities: Fishing
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
18. Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary
Site Type: Day Use Site
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: none
Activities: Trail, Bird Watching
Attractions: Natural Resource, Cultural Resource
Gates open from 9am-6pm.
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy
Activities: Fishing, Trail
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Fee Charged?, Picnicking/Grills, Bus Service
Activities: Fishing, Trail, Bird Watching
Attractions: Natural Resource
Permit required to park, which can be purchased at Village Hall. Village Hall is located at 325 Hudson Street.
21. Cortlandt Waterfront Park on Verplank Point
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Dining/Restaurant, Picnicking/Grills, Retail/Supplies, Bus Service
Activities: Fishing, Trail, Playground
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
22. Coxsackie NYS Boat Launch
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Kayak Storage Racks (2), Restroom/Privy, Dining/Restaurant, Picnicking/Grills, Retail/Supplies
Activities: none
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
A shingle beach just south of the trailered launch provides a separate kayak launch.
23. Crailo State Historic Site
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Paddler Services: Dining/Restaurant, Retail/Supplies, Bus Service
Activities: Fishing
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark, Cultural Resource
On-street parking is available.
24. Croton Landing Park
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Kayak Storage Racks (2), Restroom/Privy, Dining/Restaurant, Picnicking/Grills, Retail/Supplies
Activities: Fishing, Trail
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
25. Croton Point Park Camp
Site Type: Day Use Site, Campsite
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Fee Charged?, Dining/Restaurant, Picnicking/Grills, Train Service
Activities: Fishing, Trail, Swimming, Bird Watching
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark, Cultural Resource
Parking fee.
This campsite is for paddlers' use only. There is a car camping option available. See http://parks.westchestergov.com/croton-point-park for more information on car camping.
26. Croton Point Park Launch
Site Type: Day Use Site, Campsite, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Fee Charged?, Dining/Restaurant, Picnicking/Grills, Train Service
Activities: Fishing, Trail, Swimming, Bird Watching
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark, Cultural Resource
Parking fee.
There is a car camping option available.
See http://parks.westchestergov.com/croton-point-park for more information.
27. Denning's Point in Hudson Highlands State Park
Site Type: Day Use Site, Campsite, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Camping
Activities: Fishing, Trail
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark, Cultural Resource
The beach launch is a long walk in. More suitable as a landing as a destination or for avoiding conditions. Fires are not allowed. Camping is only open to kayakers arriving by water on the southwestern point of the peninsula. This is a carry in/carry out site where all garbage must be removed.
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Fee Charged?, Bus Service, Train Service
Activities: Fishing, Trail
Attractions: none
Parking fee
29. Esopus Island in Norrie Point State Park
Site Type: Day Use Site, Campsite
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Camping
Activities: none
Attractions: Natural Resource
Those looking to camp on the island should contact the Mills Norrie Park Office at (845) 889-4646 or by email at, millsnorrie@parks.ny.gov.
30. Forbes Avenue Boat Launch
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Kayak Storage Racks (2), Picnicking/Grills, Train Service
Activities: none
Attractions: Natural Resource
31. Fort Ann Landing Clay Hill Rd
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: none
Activities: Fishing
Attractions: none
32. Fort Ann South of Lock C-11
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: none
Activities: Fishing
Attractions: none
33. Fort Edward, Lock C-7 lower end
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing
Attractions: none
Site Type: Day Use Site, Campsite, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Dining/Restaurant, Picnicking/Grills, Retail/Supplies
Activities: Fishing, Trail, Bird Watching, Concerts/Events, Playground
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark, Cultural Resource
35. Fort Miller, North of Lock C-6
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Picnicking/Grills
Activities: none
Attractions: none
36. Fort Montgomery State Historic Site Popolopen Creek
Site Type: Day Use Site
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy
Activities: Fishing, Trail
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark, Cultural Resource
Gates open from 9am-5pm.
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Fee Charged?, Dining/Restaurant, Retail/Supplies, Train Service
Activities: Trail
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
Small trailered launch. Permit needed to launch with a trailer. Hand launching a kayak or canoe does NOT require a permit. According to site owner Scenic Hudson: An application for one of the five monthly permits may be obtained at the Village of Cold Spring office, 85 Main Street, during regular weekday business hours.
Parking fee.
38. Fourth Street Slip
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Kayak Storage Racks (2), Restroom/Privy, Dining/Restaurant, Picnicking/Grills, Retail/Supplies, Lodging
Activities: Fishing
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Dining/Restaurant, Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
40. George's Island Park
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Fee Charged?, Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing, Trail, Playground
Attractions: Natural Resource
Parking fee and launching fee.
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing
Attractions: Natural Resource
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Kayak Storage Racks (2), Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing
Attractions: Natural Resource
43. Halfmoon Lighthouse Park
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Kayak Storage Racks (2), Restroom/Privy, Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing, Trail
Attractions: Natural Resource
44. Haverstraw Bay County Park
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing, Trail, Playground
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy
Activities: Fishing
Attractions: Natural Resource
46. Horan's Landing Park
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Dining/Restaurant, Picnicking/Grills
Activities: none
Attractions: Natural Resource
47. Hudson River Interpretive Trail
Site Type: Day Use Site
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: none
Activities: Fishing, Trail
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
Access the trail via the Hannacroix Creek Preserve parking lot on Rt 144 just south of the Albany/Greene County line. The beach area is a long walk in.
48. Hudson River Islands State Park Gays Point
Site Type: Day Use Site, Campsite
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Camping, Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing, Trail, Bird Watching
Attractions: Natural Resource
There are numerous camping sites on the peninsula.
49. Hudson River Islands State Park Gays Point N
Site Type: Day Use Site, Campsite
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing, Trail, Bird Watching
Attractions: Natural Resource
This site is accessible through a hole in the breakwater. It is only suitable for very shallow draft, hand-powered craft. The privy is about a 1/4th mile walk to the south.
50. Hudson River Islands State Park Middle Ground
Site Type: Day Use Site, Campsite
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing, Trail, Bird Watching
Attractions: Natural Resource
There are numerous campsites on this island.
51. Hudson River Maritime Museum
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Dining/Restaurant, Picnicking/Grills, Retail/Supplies, Bus Service
Activities: Trail, Concerts/Events, Tour Boat Service
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark, Cultural Resource
Coin operated showers are available at the museum.
52. Hudson River Park Pier 26
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Dining/Restaurant, Picnicking/Grills, Retail/Supplies, Lodging, Bus Service, Train Service
Activities: Fishing, Trail, Concerts/Events
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
The outfitter on-site is the Downtown Boathouse. See website for details.
53. Hudson River Park Pier 40
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Dining/Restaurant, Picnicking/Grills, Retail/Supplies, Lodging, Bus Service, Train Service
Activities: Fishing, Trail, Concerts/Events
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
The outfitter on-site is the Village Community Boathouse. See website for details.
54. Hudson River Park Pier 66
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Dining/Restaurant, Picnicking/Grills, Retail/Supplies, Lodging, Bus Service, Train Service
Activities: Fishing, Trail, Concerts/Events
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
The outfitters on-site are the Hudson River Community Sailing and NY Kayak Polo. See website for details.
55. Hudson River Park Pier 84
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Dining/Restaurant, Picnicking/Grills, Retail/Supplies, Lodging, Bus Service, Train Service
Activities: Fishing, Trail, Concerts/Events
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
The outfitter on-site is the Manhattan Kayak Company. See website for details.
56. Hudson River Park Pier 96
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Dining/Restaurant, Picnicking/Grills, Retail/Supplies, Lodging, Bus Service, Train Service
Activities: Fishing, Trail, Concerts/Events
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
The outfitters on-site are Manhattan Community Boathouse and NY Outrigger. See website for details.
57. Hudson Shores Park
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Dining/Restaurant, Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Trail
Attractions: none
58. Hudson Waterfront Park Kayak Launch
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Picnicking/Grills, Bus Service, Train Service
Activities: none
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
Showers are located in the park.
59. Hudson Waterfront Park Trailer Launch
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Dining/Restaurant, Picnicking/Grills, Bus Service, Train Service
Activities: Playground, Tour Boat Service
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
Hudson Paddles is a kayak outfitter in the park. Showers are located in the park.
60. Indian Kill Marina & Norrie Point State Park
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Campsite, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Camping, Fee Charged?, Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing, Trail, Golf
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
Gate open from 7:30am-8pm. $3 to hand launch a kayak or canoe.
New York State campground. Reservation required. See the park page at: http://parks.ny.gov/parks/171/details.aspx and click on the camping reservations link to the left.
61. Inwood Hill Park Dykman Tubby Hook
Site Type: Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: none
Activities: none
Attractions: Cultural Resource
62. Kingsbury Lock C-9 Access Road
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: none
Activities: Fishing
Attractions: none
63. Kingston Point Beach
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Kayak Storage Racks (1), Restroom/Privy, Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Swimming, Playground
Attractions: none
64. Kingston Point Park
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Kayak Storage Racks (2), Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Swimming
Attractions: none
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Dining/Restaurant, Picnicking/Grills, Train Service
Activities: Fishing, Playground
Attractions: Natural Resource
66. Kowawese Unique Area
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Kayak Storage Racks (2), Restroom/Privy
Activities: Fishing, Trail, Bird Watching
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark, Cultural Resource
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing
Attractions: Natural Resource
formerly North Germantown Landing
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Picnicking/Grills, Bus Service
Activities: Fishing, Trail
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark, Cultural Resource
69. Little Stony Point in Hudson Highlands State Park
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing, Trail
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
The beach launch is a long walk in. More suitable as a landing as a destination or for avoiding conditions.
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: none
Activities: Fishing
Attractions: none
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing
Attractions: none
72. Louis Engel Waterfront Park
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Fee Charged?, Picnicking/Grills, Retail/Supplies, Bus Service, Train Service
Activities: Fishing, Trail, Bird Watching, Concerts/Events, Playground
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
Parking fee
73. Madison Street Boat Launch
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Bus Service
Activities: Fishing, Trail
Attractions: none
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Kayak Storage Racks (2), Restroom/Privy, Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing
Attractions: none
75. Mechanicville Dock
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Kayak Storage Racks (2), Picnicking/Grills, Bus Service
Activities: Fishing
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Kayak Storage Racks (2), Restroom/Privy, Picnicking/Grills, Bus Service
Activities: Fishing, Playground
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
77. Milton Landing Park
Site Type: Day Use Site, Campsite, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
All waste is carry-in/carry-out.
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing, Trail
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
Park where signs direct.
79. Newburgh NYS Boat Launch
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Dining/Restaurant, Bus Service
Activities: Fishing
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
80. Nutten Hook Research Reserve: Ferry Road Launch
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing, Trail
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
As of August 2020, the launch area is under construction.
81. Nutten Hook Research Reserve: Icehouse Road Launch
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing, Trail, Bird Watching
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
82. Nyack Beach State Park
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Fee Charged?, Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing, Trail
Attractions: Natural Resource
$6 Vehicle Entry Fee during In-Season
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: none
Activities: Fishing, Trail
Attractions: Natural Resource
84. Papscanee Island Nature Preserve North Site
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing, Trail, Swimming
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
The beach launch is a long walk in. More suitable as a landing as a destination or for avoiding conditions.
85. Papscanee Island Nature Preserve South Site
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing, Trail, Swimming
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
The beach launch is a long walk in. More suitable as a landing as a destination or for avoiding conditions.
86. Parelli Park Boat Launch
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing, Swimming
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
87. Peebles Island State Park
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing, Trail
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
88. RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Kayak Storage Racks (2)
Activities: Fishing, Trail, Bird Watching
Attractions: Natural Resource
89. Reese Park & Boat Ramp
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Kayak Storage Racks (2), Restroom/Privy, Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing, Trail
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
90. Rensselaer Riverfront Park
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Train Service
Activities: none
Attractions: none
91. Rhinecliff Slate Dock
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Dining/Restaurant, Picnicking/Grills, Train Service
Activities: Fishing
Attractions: Natural Resource
92. Riverfront Green Park
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Dining/Restaurant, Picnicking/Grills, Bus Service, Train Service
Activities: Fishing, Concerts/Events, Playground, Tour Boat Service
Attractions: Natural Resource
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Kayak Storage Racks (2), Restroom/Privy, Dining/Restaurant, Retail/Supplies, Train Service
Activities: Fishing, Trail, Playground
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
94. Scenic Hudson's Esopus Meadows Point
Site Type: Day Use Site
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing, Trail, Bird Watching
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
95. Schaghticoke Launch
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: none
Activities: Fishing
Attractions: none
96. Schodack Islands State Park HR Launch
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Campsite
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Kayak Storage Racks (2), Restroom/Privy, Camping, Fee Charged?, Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing, Trail, Bird Watching
Attractions: Natural Resource
A New York State campground is now open. See https://newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/schodack-island-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NY&parkId=4335 for reservations.
97. Schodack Islands State Park Schodack Creek Launch
Site Type: Day Use Site, Campsite, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Camping, Fee Charged?, Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing, Trail, Bird Watching
Attractions: Natural Resource
A New York State campground is now open. See https://newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/schodack-island-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NY&parkId=4335 for reservations.
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Campsite, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: none
Activities: Fishing
Attractions: none
Fort Hardy Park is a better place to camp and is only 0.2 miles to the south.
99. See Park at Stuyvesant Landing
Site Type: Day Use Site
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: none
Activities: none
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
Launching is prohibited at this site. The boat launch is privately owned and operated by Stuyvesant Fire Company #1.
See Park can solely be used as a day-use site.
100. Sleightsburg Park Rondout Creek
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
101. Sojourner Truth Ulster Landing Park
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing, Trail, Swimming, Playground
Attractions: Natural Resource
102. Stockport Landing
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: none
Activities: Fishing
Attractions: Natural Resource
103. Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Kayak Storage Racks (2), Restroom/Privy, Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Trail, Concerts/Events
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark, Cultural Resource
104. T.R. Gallo Park Rondout Creek
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Dining/Restaurant, Picnicking/Grills, Retail/Supplies, Lodging
Activities: Fishing, Trail, Concerts/Events, Tour Boat Service
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark, Cultural Resource
105. Tina Chorvas Memorial Park Esopus Creek
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Picnicking/Grills, Bus Service
Activities: Fishing
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
Designated overnight parking available.
106. Tivoli North Bay WMA
Site Type: Day Use Site
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Kayak Storage Racks (2)
Activities: Fishing, Trail
Attractions: Natural Resource
It is not advised to paddle in this area during duck season. There are many duck blinds in the bay. For more information see: http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/28503.html
107. Tivoli Riverfront Park
Site Type: Day Use Site
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Dining/Restaurant
Activities: none
Attractions: none
108. Town of Saratoga Rt 4 Launch
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: none
Activities: Fishing
Attractions: none
109. Troy 111th Street Launch
Site Type: Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Retail/Supplies, Bus Service
Activities: none
Attractions: none
110. Troy 123rd Street Launch
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Picnicking/Grills, Retail/Supplies
Activities: Fishing
Attractions: none
111. Troy Motorboat and Canoe Club
Site Type: Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Kayak Storage Racks (2), Restroom/Privy, Retail/Supplies, Lodging, Bus Service
Activities: none
Attractions: none
Call ahead to ensure a spot at this private club that has generously opened their property to paddlers. (518) 235-9697
112. Turkey Point State Forest
Site Type: Day Use Site, Campsite
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Kayak Storage Racks (2), Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing, Trail, Swimming
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
There are no formal camp sites on this property, however individuals may set up camp at any location which is at least 150 feet from water bodies, streams, roads or trails. Camping for more than three nights or in a group of ten or more requires a permit from a Forest Ranger at 845-240-6756.
113. Van Schaack Campsite at Bronck Island
Site Type: Day Use Site, Campsite
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Kayak Storage Racks (2), Restroom/Privy, Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing
Attractions: Natural Resource
114. Village of Fort Edward Beach on Roger's Island
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Picnicking/Grills
Activities: Fishing
Attractions: none
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Dining/Restaurant, Picnicking/Grills, Retail/Supplies, Train Service
Activities: Trail, Concerts/Events
Attractions: Cultural Resource
Access to Walkway Over the Hudson State Park is available via elevator at the north end of the park.
Site Type: Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: none
Activities: none
Attractions: Cultural Resource
117. West Harlem Piers Park
Site Type: Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Bus Service, Train Service
Activities: Fishing, Trail
Attractions: Natural Resource, Historic Landmark
Site Type: Trailered Launch, Day Use Site, Cartop Launch
Tide information: Click here
Paddler Services: Restroom/Privy, Dining/Restaurant, Picnicking/Grills, Retail/Supplies
Activities: Fishing
Attractions: none