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Croton Point Park is a 508-acre park situated on a peninsula on the east shore of the Hudson River. This park offers year-round events and activities and has facilities for camping, hiking and swimming.
The park, rich in natural and human history, is also the site of historic wine cellars that are thought of be the oldest in New York State and the Croton Point Nature Center.
The oldest oyster shell middens on the North Atlantic Coast 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.” In the 17th century, Indians of the Kitchawank tribe on the Wappinger Confederacy occupied a large fortified village on the high flat at the neck of Croton Point, which they called Navish. This was one of the most ancient and formidable Indian fortresses south of the Hudson Highlands.
1A Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
For reservations, call the parks directly. Camping permit holders must be 21 years of age or older.
A Westchester County Park Pass is not required for admission, but there are different parking and rental fees for those with a Westchester County Park Pass and for those without a park pass. No pets are allowed in cabins or buildings. Fees are subject to change.
Limited winter camping is available in select RV sites only. Reservations are recommended for all camping including RV, tent and cabins. Call the park at (914) 862-5290.
The car top boat launch provides access to the Hudson River and can accommodate sailboards, canoes and car-top carried boats only. It is open April through October, from 8 a.m. to dusk, seven days a week.
A beautiful park on the Hudson River. Ample space for our 5th wheel and plenty of room to walk and enjoy the scenery
Wonderful park land open to the public. I rode in with my bike and there was no admission fee since I didn't have a car to park. I came on a busy holiday weekend and the beach was full to capacity while one of the lawns were packed with families barbecuing. Its a great location for a view of the Hudson River. I'd come back again on the Metro-North train to explore some more. There are bathrooms available and vending machines near them. I was surprised to see a lot of Hispanics in the neighborhood and enjoying the park. 😊
A huge park beside the Hudson River. Grass lawns and trees and picnic tables and cozy gentle breeze. It’s nice to come here to kayak or picnic or simply come to relax for your weekend. There is a section of the beach where lifeguards ore on duty as they provide grill stands. A great park. 9.5/10
Amazing Jem of a park! It has everything from a remote airplane runway to cricket!
Of course the location also has typical summer time activities like Beach, kayak and sip board rentals, fishing, and so much more.
Did I mention it has an RV PARK and both an area for tents and cabins that can be rented!
If your exploring the park on foot or bike, make sure you head back towards the cabins, there are beautiful views of the Hudson and the Bay that the park makes.
Enjoy!!
