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    Schodack Island State Park

    3.9 (14 reviews)

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    Plenty of room for larger trailers and motorhomes
    Patti M.

    Beautiful campground with sites that EASILY fit our 33 foot camper and two vehicles (ignore another review that says a 28 foot trailer won't fit---flat out false). Some sites are pull through which are a good 70 to 80 feet. All electric sites have 50 amp power. Since the sites are spaced well apart so you won't be camping right on top of your neighbors. If you need firewood or ice you can purchase it from the park and it will be delivered to your site. The bathrooms are new and clean with showers. There is also a family restroom. Outside the rest rooms there is a small library so take a book or leave one for someone else. You will also see a whiteboard listing upcoming events. The Friends of Schodack Island Park volunteers put on a number of events from open mic nights, car shows, music, ice skating (only in the winter of course), and there is usually food for sale (The local fire department usually does BBQ and fried dough). The Castleton Public Library also sponsors a movie night. The events are a distance from the campsite so noise is not an issue. There is also a sizable boat launch and boat trailer parking. There are pavilions for rent and plenty of nice places to sit by the river and enjoy the view. There are small display cases that feature art and poetry from local public school students. There are plenty of beautiful hiking trails. Whether making a day visit or camping, Schodack Island is really a gem.

    Ice House furnace tower on the orange trail
    Kate H.

    When I say to my family, lets go to the park, this is where I mean. It's fairly close to my house with a beautiful spot on the river. Over the years they've made some pretty good improvements. The parking for the kayak launch has been improved with a much shorter carry to the water and more parking spots. They've got a beautiful new pavilion with its own parking lot and now they're working on putting in a campground. Down the trail from the main parking lot they are working on clearing a trail to the chimney from one of the old icehouses on the island. My only issue is the lack of trails along the water but hopefully that will be one of the next improvements.

    This is from the creek side that is great for kayaking

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    Had a great time here over the weekend. Great for biking and walking trails kids enjoyed it!

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    The Ashokan Rail Trail ART

    The Ashokan Rail Trail ART

    4.7(9 reviews)
    39.0 mi

    Although this rail trail was billed as being paved, calling it paved is a misnomer & it's a good…read morething our bikes could handle it because it is actually an all-gravel trail. We parked at the Woodstock-Dike Trailhead & the views of the reservoir & surrounding hills near there are beautiful, as is the fresh smelling air & green, green trees. Most areas you pass are pretty, such as wooded hillsides that slope down towards the reservoir, sounds of birds, lots & lots of forested spaces, a small residential area with KEEP OUT signs & small streams of water running alongside the trail. Tons of chipmunks crossing the trail. We saw lots of walkers, a few, fellow bikers & stopped briefly at a few of the large signs that tell of the history of how the reservoir was created as well as the rail trail. We misunderstood & thought this was a loop trail going all the way around the reservoir, but we were wrong. It only skirts the northern side of it, so we rode 8 of the 11 miles, turned around & ultimately rode 16 miles total. Good, bumpy, gravelly ride. Good signage, good parking, benches one the side of the trail as well as distance markers.

    I loved walking this trail! Miles and miles of beauty, fresh air, tall trees and water views. It's…read morean 11.5 mile flat trail along the Ashoka Reservoir. Bikes and dogs allowed, and port-a-potties at each of the public trailheads. Plenty of parking. Beautiful and peaceful! If I lived here, I would go regularly.

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