Stockport Flats

Stockport and Stuyvesant, Columbia County

Part of the Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve, Stockport Flats is a five-mile, narrow mosaic of landforms dominated by freshwater tidal wetlands, mudflats, marshes and swamps. Nutten Hook at Stockport features the remains of the largest icehouse on the Hudson, which is listed on the national and state historic registers.

Wildlife to Watch

• Osprey
• Bald eagles
• Great blue herons
• Belted kingfishers
• Ducks
• Beavers
• Herring

Where to Watch

• Hiking trail
• Marshes
• Shoreline

Recreational Opportunities

• Hiking
• Birdwatching
• Canoeing/kayaking

Size

1,544 acres

Closest Towns

Stockport and Stuyvesant

Directions

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Contact Information

Telephone: 845-889-4745

Website: Stockport Flats