Work takes me throughout the Northeast and in early summer, it took me to the Hudson area of New York to evaluate an undeveloped lot (back story: I am an Environmental Scientist who does due diligence work prior to the sale of commercial real estate). Because it was an undeveloped lot, I could get there whenever made sense for my schedule so I decided to make the weekend of it. I dragged the family with me and after a quick google search for campsites in the Hudson area, I stumbled upon a place called "Croton Point Park" and campground. What a funny name I thought, but to this point, I had been thoroughly impressed with New York State Parks and decided to give it a go. It looked like a peninsula on the water and at the price of $60 a night including access to the park, we packed up the camper and headed to the Hudson Valley.
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| Croton Point Park Map |
When we pulled into the state park, we were pleasantly surprised to find a 508-acre park situated on a peninsula on the east shore of the Hudson River. The park is immaculately maintained with various picnic areas, SEVERAL playgrounds, car top boat launch, kayak rentals, a beach, a ball field, walking trails, and a nature center. The center of the park is on an established capped landfill and while it sounds rather gross, it is now a beautiful meadow full of wild flowers, birds, and butterflies. It was a beautiful park surrounding by water with history, trails, and the perfect little getaway for our toddlers and dog.
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Croton Point State Park
It's the kind of place you can spend the weekend and never really need to leave. The campground itself is small but the individual sites are wooded/shaded and spacious. Access to the campground requires a key card and it's the perfect quiet place for kids to be kids. There is a playground right by the campground as well as bathrooms/showers, paved access roads that are perfect for scootering and biking and the walking trails/nature center. You can also head into town for dinner or ice cream at The Blue Pig. We really loved this park and will add it to our list of amazing New York State campgrounds. The best part? The park is also year round and accessible via train, making it a popular getaway for city goers. It may make it's way onto the late fall/early spring camping list when we just need to get away from home for a few days.
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| Croton Point Park |
History: Oyster shells uncovered by archeologists on Croton Point confirm that the peninsula was inhabited by Native Americans as early as 7,000 years ago. Croton is in fact named for the Indian sachem, Kenoten, which means "wild wind.”
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| Croton Point State Park |
Camping: $60 a night, no tents allowed in the RV section. The entire campground is closed January and February but RV campsites open beginning of March. If you prefer a cabin, there are some older cabins on the property available for rent. Tent and Cabin rentals begin Mid May and reservations begin Jan. 2 of upcoming camping season. To make a reservation, call the park office directly: (914) 862-5290.
Dogs: Welcome in the park and campground on-leash. Not allowed in the cabins, beaches, and buildings.
Swimming: beach open weekends only early summer, Wednesday through Sunday July 4 - labor day
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