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A serene wooded area with glimpses of the river provides an ideal location for camping. Campers will have convenient access to attractions within the park and in nearby towns like Hyde Park, Rhinebeck and Poughkeepsie. There are 46 tent sites and 10 cabins available for rental at the park. Recreational vehicles are also welcome; however, the park does not offer hook up facilities. River access is available for campers with boats at the Norrie Marina and at the Norrie Environmental Center. Restroom facilities and showers are located within walking distance.
85 Campground Hill, Staatsburg, NY 12580
Look for the sign on Old Post Rd. showing the entrance for Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park. Turn there to drive down Norrie Point Way, then follow signs for campground.
I would have to say this is the worst campsite I've been. We are a group of four and all of us felt the same way about this campsite.
The bathroom facility was the worst we have seen. Floor was constantly wet. They had one of those industrial blower on the floor trying to dry the floor but it blows up all the germs and dirt in the bathroom instead. Couple of the showers stalks had no shower curtains. You literally shower in front of everybody in the bathroom. You'll have to get dressed and undressed in the open with everybody else.
Camp site is so closed to a rail track that you hear the train horned all day all night long non-stop! ..........And they were very loud at night time.
Camp sites were a bit clamped than other camp areas we have been. You hear people talking in the next campsite if they talk just a little bit louder.
Our camp site was right next to the trail so people were constantly walking into our campsite to get to the trail.
Nothing much to see in the area. We even tried to go to the town to walk around but still nothing much to see or do there.
I would definitely avoid this campsite if I have another choice next time. Strictly my personal experience.
I liked the location of this park, the opportunity to do a kayak tour of the Hudson and the trails around. The only thing I didn’t like is that there is no one working at the campground after 9 and therefore quiet hours do not apply. I don’t mind people enjoying themselves, listening to music and having fun, but there was quite a few major parties going on with very drunk people, very loud music and people yelling loudly until after midnight. One campsite next to us had over 9 cars packed into one spot when I thought the minimum was 2 per site. If you want a peaceful camp experience where you can enjoy the beauty of camping, I don’t recommend staying here because it is a party palace.
I go to several car shows a year and this is easily one of my top two favorite shows. The setting is beautiful with the mansion and the backdrop of the Hudson. More importantly this probably has the nicest mix of high end and such a variety of beautiful automobiles from all era's.
I stayed at the Campground for 2 nights and signs were clear and well made.
Check-in at the office was quick and easy in part because I had my printed pre-registration. The campsites are kept clean and the restrooms are excellent! Clean and fully stocked with toilet paper, the showers have hot running water. Of course your experience will vary on many factors like how loud your camping neighbors are and weather conditions.
For us it was all perfect. Quiet times were complied by everyone both nights.
Restrooms are available 24/7.
There are a few trails you can take along the rivers.
Not many things to do around here which is good because you stay focus on the important things: spending time in nature with your loved ones!
This place is amazing. The beach view is one of the best in the Hudson Valley. There is also a trail along a rock rim that plummets between 3 and 30 feet to the Hudson. It feels like you are out west somewhere. There is also a great playground right next to the walking/running/hiking trails. Another section that is dramatic is the southern end of the trail that goes by the campground (this is all on the White Trail). It loops down to Nori Point with dramatic effect.
