Peebles Island State Park

Cohoes, Albany County

Rapids surround this island located at the confluence of the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers, and great views are the reward for those who take advantage of the paths surrounding this rolling and wooded landscape. This state park provides a home and a migration stop for a variety of birds.

Wildlife to Watch

• Bald eagle
• Barred owl
• Great blue heron
• Osprey
• Swallows
• Beaver
• Gray Fox
• Red Fox
• Groundhog
• White-tailed deer
• Eastern coyote
• Snapping turtle

Where to Watch

• Trails
• Lookouts

Recreational Opportunities

• Visitors Center (mid-May to mid-October)
• Hiking
• Fishing
• Cross-country skiing
• Snowshoeing

Accessible Features

This NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation site has some accessible features, including a picnic pavilion. A full list of DEC's accessible recreation destinations is available on the DEC website.

Size

191 acres

Closest Town

Cohoes or Waterford

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 (leaves DEC website)

Photo credits: Ed Lehman