Love walking through the campgrounds of this park with the falling leaves "snowing" around us. Walking the isthmus surrounded by trees and the Hudson on both sides. Sandy, private beaches and a public walk by the water. Dogs allowed! I still like Teatown Lake Reservation more but this is still a great, unique walk with a stunning view of the mountains. 5 stars!!! read more

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What a wonderful place to spend a day. Living in NY city for the last 24 years & never been to a picnic ! I am so glad I have traveled to queens just to join this fun filled experience. It was hosted by a Bangladeshi group who actually come every year for their annual picnic. And they keep coming back to the same place years after years . Which gives you all an idea how pretty, peaceful this place is. And I might add that it is very highly maintained, I appreciate all the hard work by the employees! I did got mad with people for being messy in the restrooms ! And also wish there are multiple restrooms around the area. Because I have seen people stand in line just to use it. There is enough space for it. I have also seen people were jet skewing & looked so much fun. Some of the ladies were saying there is an area where you can actually go to the water , I am looking forward to that next year ! If you live in queens , it's a place you definitely gotta visit . It took us only an hour by bus, so for a family gathering it's perfect. Kids were having so much fun. read more

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I went to this park a good while ago back in early November around 6.5 months ago with a walking group. It happened to be the same day as the "Revolution on the Hudson! Living History Experience" which was a fun little interactive Revolutionary War exhibition/ demonstration/etc. with a mix of people in traditional military gear from them as well as musket demonstrations and some other things. There seem to be a lot of kids there as expected and they put on a good show. I think it's happening again in a few months according to the signs but I am unsure. Otherwise we walked around a bunch and the surrounding area is pretty. Not much else to say outside of it seeming like the beach area is small but you would have to pay me money in order for me to even dip myself into the water there. Anyway, we had a pleasant time and stopped at an alright Italian spot nearby before going back on the train. Would go back and walk there. read more

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Great park situated right on the Hudson River. Playgrounds were clean for the kids, plenty of benches and picnic tables to relax and enjoy the view and even a campground for a longer stay. The entire park was well manicured and clean, definitely a hidden gem of the area. read more

This is a really large park next to the train station. You have to pay for parking but have in /out privelages. The restrooms are plentiful and the one I used next to the beach/bbq are was clean. You can swim at the beach for minimal fee, you can bbq, hike, bike and fish here. This is my second time visiting and will definitely keep it on my places to hang out, great for large groups too. There's camping for RV and tents with reservations. I didn't do this but we drove by and saw the area read more

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This park is good depending on the reason you went here. We were looking for a place to walk & be outside with a water view & this place fits our needs. Entrance is 10 bucks & another fee for swimming. The swimming area is small, lines are long & very crowded. It's not really a beach, its the Hudson River!!! To wade in it probably okey, but ill be wary to swim on it!!! For walking & the water view i say this place is worth visiting. read more

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My friend and I enjoyed this tranquil, beautiful park. We enjoyed our hiking loop trail. We got to see the grasslands, the foliage of autumn, and the serene Hudson River. It was a remarkable experience. I would say it's an easy trail to navigate. read more

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Spent Memorial Day Weekend here with my family and we brought the dog. The beach wasn't open at the time, but we got to enjoy relaxing and watching people fish and have their picnics in the fields. There was also a space for the ice cream truck that came in and attracted a very long line. I could tell that I wasn't the only person having a great time which was good. I would come here again, but I would love to see the beach next time. read more

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The facilities are immaculate, the staff is friendly and the location is amazing. We camped there one night on our way north. The attendant was helpful, efficient and covered all of the details. The other campers were friendly and quiet. read more

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Recently stayed one night on our way to Virginia. It was during the 90 plus heat wave that we were having. The site was nice, however, extremely disappointed we could not swim in the lake as they only open the beach on weekends. We did stay on a Wednesday. I felt paying $60 a night for a site. You should be able to swim. read more

This is ONLY a review of the town's operation of the community hall space past the RV park Rented for a wedding. Paid rental. BYO everything. Guests get to pay $10 per car to park, just like every other park entry. You would think having paid for the space and bringing multiple folks who otherwise would NOT have been in the park, some discount would have been applied. Ok , how about cleaning up around the building's exterior? Plastic forks and knives, foil and cigarette butts galore just outside the front entry. Gross. If you're going to charge $10 to get in at least clean up the joint. Geez. read more

Depending on what your looking for, this may or may not be the place for you. We came for the beach so I'll only review the beach. One word...GROSS. I see poop (EVERYWHERE!!!) in the sand ( if you can call it that, since it is basically gravel), and the smell of the beach is not soo pleasant. I won't be coming back! But I guess you can't beat the price. $10 for parking ($5 if you have a Westchester parks pass) and beach access ($4 for adult and $3 for kids). DID I MENTION SHIT IS EVERYWHERE? read more

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We loved this area! Perfect for our camping adventure! Clean sites, friendly staff, only 3-4 minutes from a train station to the city! Highly recommend! read more

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Still one of my favorite parks due to the vicinity being so close to my house, the awesome views from here, the vastness of the park which allows for little feeling of being crowded even when it is crowded. Clearwater Festival is here in June which I also adore and recommend to all. Be aware there is a fee to get into the park from about April-October but if you make a day out of it, the $10 is well worth it read more

After living in Westchester County for over a decade, decided to visit Croton Point Park for a long walk along the river in July. Croton Point Park is a beautiful gem. Spectacular views of the Hudson. Pic uploaded. From the southern point, you can see the Tappan Zee Bridge. Abundant picnic tables suitable for families and large groups. The walk from one end of the park to the other is just over 1 mile. You can also get to the park via Metro North RR. It's free if you walk in. Gripe #1: Pool was closed in middle of summer. What's up? Gripe #2: Parking fee. Already pay exorbitant Westchester County taxes. Feels like double-dipping into my pocketbook. If you think this review with photos is useful, funny or cool, I'd appreciate your feedback by clicking below. read more

Croton Point Park - Typical view of the Hudson River and Palisades Cliffs on other side of river. - Parks Near Me - Croton-on-Hudson, New York

If you're a runner, it's a halfway decent place to go for a jog. Absolutely ridiculous that people have to pay for the "beach" here. Did you guys know that in CT and NJ, most parks don't charge an entry fee? Prefect example - Huntington Pond in Redding, CT... one the best parks I've ever been to and it's free. And Croton Point Park is trying to shake me down for $10??? For what?? read more

Just a stunning park with an expansively glorious view of the Hudson River. Drove through on a late winter day and I am making a mental note to make sure I get here on a warm spring day it would be splendid! Better yet I need to make the Annual Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Festival next summer no excuses!!! read more

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Beautiful park. The playgrounds are still closed in September, but still charge $10.00 to get in. So if you have children under 5, there's not a lot to do in the park for them unless you want them to get wet on the beach. read more

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Probably the prettiest park ever. Picnic sites, lots of open spaces, trails, beach on the Hudson River. Campgrounds lovely with old trees and good facilities. The people who manage this should be very proud! read more

This is one of those parks that makes me wish I were a resident of Westchester County, as I'd probably take more advantage of it during the season. At $10 entry fee for nonresidents, it's not a casual visit sort of place. Still, it's a really gorgeous park, with a section that's obviously an old landfill, latticed with hiking and cycling trails. There's a beach section, and a shoreline meander spot as well. I didn't go to the nature center any of the times I was there, nor to the model plane airport. There's a campground here as well, from looking at it, it looks like it has some really nice camping spots. This is a really huge park, so there's a lot to do here, definitely deserving of multiple visits, especially if you're a resident! read more

Croton Point Park - Path along the meadow area - Parks Near Me - Croton-on-Hudson, New York

It's beautiful but very busy at times, and people there visiting the park can be rude on more then one occasion. But that's my experience. It's a great spot towards late late afternoon, but I won't go during the middle of the day again. But can't stress how pretty it is! read more

First night here and I'm not impressed with the cleanliness of the bathrooms. Theirs a bloody tampon in one and shit in the other. read more

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Wonderful park! Playgrounds, open fields for kite flying, trails, nature center, most beautiful views. Had a lovely day here. No fee in April! read more

HORRIBLE! Who closes a beach on Labor Day? This place is operated by idiots. They charge you $10/car to get in then additional to get on the beach, when it's open that is. Can't count the times I've wasted time and gas to go there to find the beach is closed. Don't even want to go in your nasty water, just want to sit on a beach. Don't waste you're time, you'll only get aggravated. read more

Hidden gem ...so many eagles and hawks ...this is the place to be if you love bird watching ! read more

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I love the Hudson River. Jutting out from C-O-H proper, Croton Point Park has a gorgeous view of the Palisades and affords you a perfect vantage point for Hudson River sunsets. Bring your doggie and explore the nature walks. There's a playground for kids and plenty of waterfront benches to relax on to enjoy what continues to be one of the most beautiful landscapes in my realm of experience. You can see my crooked, amateur photographic rendition of a recent sunset there by clicking on the park. read more

Croton Point Park - sunset on the Hudson - Parks Near Me - Croton-on-Hudson, New York

Went camping here a few times. Super convenient for a night or two of camping with kids. They have a building for showers just about a 5 min walk from the campsite. Only downside was that there were no lifeguards for the beach so it was closed. read more

I've been to this park a few times over the years and finally visited the beach today, it was lovely! A little rocky but the water was great on this 95 degree day. I also liked there was a nice amount of shade. Good place to have a picnic and relax. read more

Beautiful park with endless places to go that have a view. There is a huge pavillion with multiple grills for a huge party or for multiple people to grille at the same time. It is a beautiful place. I wish I stayed longer. Coming from the Bronx it was quite a drive but worth it. The park closes at 8 and security and cops will sit there till you leave but it's all for your safety. I didnt go to the beach area but the views alone are gorgeous. read more

Croton Point Park - Sunset behind the pavillion. - Parks Near Me - Croton-on-Hudson, New York

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This is a review for the RV Park. We made a reservation over the phone and they let us know that check-in is at 3, but they leave at 4. So, that was a little weird to have such a tight window. We did not get there on time and they told us they would have an envelope for us taped to the door (it was not there). We had to flag down a ranger. Everyone was very apologetic and very nice about the whole situation. The campsite itself is very buggy. Spiders seem to make webs in a couple of minutes. So.many.spiders. Pack 100 deet. I can't imagine tent camping here with the bugs. The pads are kind of even and are made of gravel (I think? The grass is overgrown in most spots). Some of the sites don't have sewer or fire pits and it seemed very random. There aren't a lot of amenities. No wi-fi or cable. There are a couple of small playgrounds covered in bugs, and the showers and bathrooms are free and also covered in bugs and spiders. The best part was the beach on the questionable Hudson River. The price is reasonable and it's close to the city. It took us about 30 minutes to get to the Bronx. It was just okay. read more

Lots of different sections to this huge park. RV sites with full hook-ups, tent camping, cabins, and 2 day-use areas with a fishing area and/or a sandy beach. Lots of parking available. Easy hiking. Great for biking. Beautiful scenery. Located on the Hudson. Price for the full hookup for our RV were VERY reasonable. Reception with just antenna was pretty good. Close to the train that goes to Grand Central Station. Would have given this park 5 stars but there was a very bad tick infestation, and we had to check our pets and ourselves every time we went for a walk. read more

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Cool place to camp, but I did have some issues. First off, I was greeted with a cupcake and I ate a quarter of it and an hour later shit got weird. The ground where we were camped was slanted but I didn't notice until I did notice and then I felt like I was walking sideways on the moon and only weighed 15 pounds. I let people know too, but my group of campers were all suffering their own issues. The food was pretty good, mostly carnivore shit worthy of T-Rexes, like burgers burned to hockey puck complexion by inattentive chefs that took bathroom breaks during cooking, and barbecued meats smothered in a sauce sprinkled with crack (or it mighta been that damn cupcake again). There was a guy that kept yelling "El Patron!!!" as he ate BBQ, cooked it, and DJed. *** Note: DJs aren't allowed according to the garbage man that tried to play forest ranger (loud music is fine though, if you interpret his words as I did)**** Which reminds me, there was lots of loud music, like stuff you hear coming out of Nissan Altimas. Black and Spanish guys rapping and then sad Bachata love songs and fast merengues that sound like sticks and coconuts with words over it (Tipico I think they say?). A neighbor made a point to let us know at 5AM that we were assholes for still blasting the music, but by that point, the speaker's battery was almost dead, so whatevs. The day after, most of the softies were well-rested and a select few of us were still out of our gourds, but we all came together for family time involving old classics like beer pong and wiffle ball. The least sober team won as it should have been. My white limbs, neck and shoulder suffered third degree sunburn because I was more focused on telling jokes than applying sunscreen liberally, so be sure to shut the hell up and focus on creaming up or get lobstered up. Finally, pay attention to your water-to-booze ratio; if you have anything less than 3 times as much water as booze, you are taking your life into your hands and that of the vicious neighbor's Shih Tzu that was chasing after us. Oh, and the toilets are a bit of a walk, so do the right thing and embrace the stench and discover why leaves were Charmin before Charmin was Charmin. read more

Went in April, pretty much still winter, restrooms closed, washers closed. Lots of natives walking thru to use the popular fishing spot at the point. Maintenance people very helpful and courteous. Being I have family in Westchester I'll be going back again. read more

A beautiful park in northern Westchester, within easy reach from Metro North, just follow the street that crosses the tracks. I came here the Saturday of the Clearwater festival, and stood on the beach listening to the performances without having to pay a cent. Also, the train ride eliminated any need for parking. The fare was $10 round trip from the Bronx, probably more from Grand Central. Unfortunately, also because of the festival, the only portion of the park open was the beach. I really want to return to see more. I thought Croton Point was clean and very well-kept. read more

I went kayaking here but the only reason I am giving 3 full stars is due to the other features of the park. This is a beautiful place and when we were there, plenty of families were having picnics, there was some camping going on, lots of boating in the water... a good place to be on a beautiful summer Saturday. My boyfriend and I were looking to go kayaking in the area. This seemed like a great option. The website says, "This is a great way for adventurous first timers and beginners to enjoy the beauty of the Hudson River and Croton Point Park. Paddle out from our launch, explore the near shore areas, and gaze across the wide expanse of Haverstraw Bay." Sounds great! I made an online reservation, and the crew helped "launch" us into Hudson. After perhaps 5 minutes of rowing we heard one of the staff call out for us. He told us we could not go past specific rocks. We were already level with these rocks. So basically, we had to stay within this little "bay" to which it took all of 5 minutes to paddle to the edge, and we paid $40 for 1-hour (thank goodness we only wanted to do 1-hour). With nowhere to go and certainly no "shore areas" to see, we went in a large circle. We paddled by some boats and checked out the townhouses that line the bay area. We also just chilled and lay in the kayak to feel the warmth of the sun and relax. I would have much preferred to have been able to go around the corner from the rocks, perhaps see the Tappan Zee and more of the Hudson. I completely understand liability. But maybe tell us the restrictions before we go? Or don't advertise it as something adventurous? Just a thought. I won't return to go kayaking but perhaps I'd return to enjoy a nice day in the sun. Bathrooms are pretty clean for being in a park. read more

Beautiful park where you can enjoy the water, trails, long walks, BBQs, etc. etc. I saw Bill Clinton walking his dog here :)

A very nice park to have a family reunion or other rustic event. Very camp like. They have a trailer park for RV motorists. There is a ten dollar entry fee, so be prepared. It is a huge park amd can be intimidating. There is also a man made beach if you want that experience. If you are into nature and camp like experiences this is for you. read more

The "beach" is awful!!!! And they charge for it ($10 to enter the park and $4 per person to enter their beach)! No showers, broken changing rooms; the space for swimming is so limited!!!!! and the deepest place was only up to my thigh! If you value your time and money - just ignore this park and its "beach" area read more

Can't get enough of croton and all of its parks. Great river views and beautiful sunsets at the croton landing, this is a great place to come early in the morning to think and a nice spot to bring an out of Towner to show off the beauty that croton has to offer. read more

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As a Croton resident I sometimes take for granted this beautiful spot. I've been there to have a picnic with a gorgeous view of the Hudson, jog, and my favorite- camp out. The Clearwater Festival each June is a must-see for anyone from New York State and brings recognition to the park. Overall the park is wonderful for spending the day or night. read more

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