Hudson River Islands State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions6-ft leash
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.ny.gov(518) 732-0187
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. Details last changed Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Columbia/Greene County, about 3 miles southeast of Coxsackie, Hudson River Islands State Park covers about 186 acres.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle at most parks ('Most New York State Parks charge a vehicle use fee between $6 and $10 for day use'); historic sites 'generally charge an admission fee between $1 and $6'; many parks free.
Statewide fee rule from New York's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
New York park passes
- Empire Pass — from $80. Unlimited day-use vehicle entry at most State Parks and DEC facilities (one vehicle at a time) Details
- Golden Park Program — free. Free vehicle entry on non-holiday weekdays for NY residents 62+ Details
- Access Pass — free. Free or discounted use for NY residents with disabilities Details
- Lifetime Liberty Pass — free. Free or discounted use for NY resident veterans and Gold Star parents, spouses, children Details
- Every Kid Outdoors (NPS 4th-grade pass) — free. Free entry for 4th grade students Details
From the New York state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-800-456-2267
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions · leash up to 6 feet
Not allowed in or on: playgrounds.
A maximum of two pets are allowed in campsites and day use areas unless prohibited by sign or directive. Pets are to be supervised at all times and either be crated or on a leash not more than 6-feet in length. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches (this does not apply to service animals).
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Accessible only by boat, Hudson River Islands State Park facilities are concentrated on the islands of Gay's Point and Stockport Middle Ground. These islands are fragile communities with many rare and endangered plant and animal species. This is a day use only facility. No amenities offered. Camping is not permitted. This is a carry-in, carry-out facility, please take all of your garbage with you.
From the official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Rules and permits
Mooring: There are no docks. Boats must be moored off the island or visitors can bring their kayaks/canoes on shore. There is no entrance fee.
Getting there
- Address
- Hudson River
Coxsackie, NY 12192 - Nearest town
- Coxsackie — about 3 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 42.3289, -73.7784
- Phone
- (518) 732-0187
Entrances
- Park Center
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
Park Center: Access is by boat only
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New York State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 30, 2026
- NY State Parks 'All Locations' park finder (server-rendered, ?page=N)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 30, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology