Peebles Island State Park
Cohoes, Albany County
Located at the confluence of the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers, Peebles Island State Park provides a home and a migration stop for a variety of birds including bald eagles, great blue herons, double crested cormorants, osprey, swallows and killdeer. Peebles Island also provides a home for a variety of other species including deer, beaver, muskrat, fox and groundhogs, as it is protected from the surrounding urban development. The park offers spectacular river and rapids views for those who take advantage of the miles of paths through the gently rolling and wooded landscape.
Wildlife to Watch
- Bald eagle
- Snapping turtle
- Great blue heron
- Osprey
- Swallows
- Beaver
- Gray Fox
- Red Fox
- Groundhog
- White-tailed deer
- Eastern coyote
- Barred owl
Where to Watch
- Trails
- Lookouts
Recreational Opportunities
- Visitors Center (May to October)
- Walking Trails
- Boat launches
- Fishing
- Winter activities, including cross-country skiing and snowshoeing
Size
191 acres
Directions
See Google Maps and enter your address for step by step directions to Peebles Island State Park (This link will open a page outside of the DEC website. Hold Shift down while clicking on the link to open it in a new window)
Contact Information
Address: Delaware Avenue, PO Box 295, Waterford, NY 12188
Telephone: 518-237-8643
Website: Peebles Island State Park (This link leaves DEC's website)
Photo credits: Ed Lehman