Schodack Island State Park

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Schodack Island State Park Schodack Island State Park sits off the eastern shore of the Hudson River just south of Albany. The park is open year-round, dawn to dusk.
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Welcome to the official page of Schodack Island State Park, located on the eastern shore of the Hudson River south of Albany, NY.

⛺️ Camping May-November
🌳Open year-round for day use from sunrise to sunset Approximately seven miles of Hudson River and Schodack Creek shoreline bound the 1,052-acre site. The park has been designated a State Estuary, and a portion of the park shelters a Bird Conservation Area (BCA) that is home to bald eagles, cerulean warblers and blue herons that nest in the cottonwood trees. Eight miles of multi-use trails wind through a variety of ecological communities. In addition, the park has 66 campsites for use, an improved bike trail, volleyball nets, horseshoe and a kayak/canoe launch site. Interpretive signage highlights the park's historic and environmental significance. Picnicking (tables and grills) is available to groups by reservation (fee - call park for details). Camping open from May - November

Public Restroom and Contact Station open year-round. Admission is only charged on weekends and holidays from May to mid-October. $6 per car, subject to change.

07/31/2026

Schodack Island State Park Access

Schodack Island State Park is open. Due to area road closures, access is limited and visitors can only reach the park from the Village of Castleton. Route 9J is closed south of the park entrance. Muitzeskill Road is closed west of Van Hoesen Road (across from the park entrance).

Visitors should take Route 9J south from Rensselaer or Route 150 to Route 9J south to reach the park. Local traffic (including those accessing Schodack Island State Park) is permitted past the closure barriers in the Village of Castleton at the intersection of Route 150/Scott Ave and Route 9J.

Please drive slowly and use caution in work zones.

07/31/2026
07/29/2026

7/30 3:20PM UPDATE: The docks have been reinstalled and the boat launch is fully operational.

7/30 1:30PM UPDATE: Power has been restored and the park has resumed regular operations.

7/30 11:30AM UPDATE: Schodack Island State Park has reopened for camping and day use as of Thursday, July 30. The park remains without power and several area roads are closed. The docks at the boat launch have been removed to prevent damage from high water levels. For the most up to date information, please call the park at 518-732-0187.

7/29 UPDATE: Schodack Island State Park, including the campground, is closed due to flooding.

7/29 ORIGINAL POST:🚫Entrance Road Closure🚫
Schodack Island State Park's entrance road is currently closed due to flooding.

If you would like to email your application directly to us, please call our office 518-732-0187 for our email address
07/03/2026

If you would like to email your application directly to us, please call our office 518-732-0187 for our email address

06/12/2026

Announcement: Due to the possible bad weather this evening, tonight's band has cancelled. The firehouse is still coming as of right now. We will post again if that changes.

05/15/2026

The Friends of CPL Plant Sale is Saturday, May 16th from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: River Rest (Corner of Scott Avenue and Main Street), Castleton, NY 12033. All proceeds benefit the library! An assortment of vegetable plants and flowers, along with coffee and donuts, will be available for purchase. Featuring music by Scarlet Duo.

Starting this Friday!!
05/13/2026

Starting this Friday!!

Address

1 Schodack Island Way (on Rt. 9J)
Schodack Landing, NY
12156

Telephone

(518) 732-0187

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