Schodack Island State Park

Schodack, Rensselaer County

Located at the northern end of the Hudson River Estuary, the park is actually a peninsula formed when three large and several smaller islands were joined as part of a Hudson River dredge project. A large portion of the park is designated a Bird Conservation Area. Interpretive signs highlight the park's historic and environmental significance.

Wildlife to Watch

• Bald eagles
• Cerulean warblers
• Great blue herons
• Snapping turtles

Where to Watch

• Hiking trails
• River

Recreational Opportunities

• Hiking
• Boating
• Biking
• Fishing
• Cross-country skiing
• Snowshoeing

Accessible Features

This Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation site has many accessible features. A full list of DEC's accessible recreation destinations is available on the DEC website.

Size

1,052 acres

Closest Town

Schodack

Directions

Go to Google Maps, and enter your address for step-by-step directions to Schodack Island State Park. (This link will open a page outside the DEC website. Hold the "Shift" key down, and click on the link to open it in a new window.)

Contact Information

Telephone: 518-732-0187

Address: 1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156

Website: Schodack Island State Park (This link leaves DEC's website)

Photo credit: OPRHP