Press Release
April 15, 2016
New Schodack Island State Park Campground Now Open
4/15/16
State Parks Press Office:
Randy Simons | Dan Keefe
(518) 486-1868 | news@parks.ny.gov
New Schodack
Island State Park Campground Now Open
New campground offers
prime access to boating, fishing on Hudson River
The New York
State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation today announced a
new campground at Schodack Island State Park in Rensselaer County - its first new tent-trailer accessible
campground to be built by in 35 years - is now open for visitors.
"The
new campground is one of many new improvements taking place across the New York
State Park system - thanks to Governor Cuomo's leadership,"
State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey
said. "The campground
will dramatically enhance Schodack Island State Park's appeal to the anglers,
hunters, boaters and other outdoor enthusiasts looking for adventure in New
York's Hudson River Valley."
The 67-site campground
is serviced by two new bathroom/shower buildings. Forty-three sites offer 50-amp
electrical hook-ups for trailers and recreational vehicles. New trail
connections link the campground to the existing 8-mile multi-use trail network
on both the Hudson River and Schodack Creek sides of the island. The campground
is open for an extended season through Dec. 5, 2016 to cater to the many
hunters and anglers who visit the park.
The $1.5
million project was funded by Governor Cuomo's NY Parks 2020 initiative. NY Parks
2020 is a multi-year
commitment to leverage $900 million in private and public funding for State
Parks from 2011 to 2020. The 2016-17 state budget includes $90 million toward
this initiative.
Schodack
Island State Park opened as a day-use facility in 2002, and is visited by
100,000 people annually - including numerous anglers and recreational boaters
who enjoy the trailered Hudson River boat launch. The 1,052-acre park sits off the eastern
shore of the Hudson River just south of Albany. Approximately seven miles of
Hudson River and Schodack Creek shoreline bound the park. The park has an
improved bike trail, volleyball nets, horseshoe pit and a kayak/canoe launch
site. Picnic tables and a large group picnic pavilion are available.
Camping
reservations can be made on-line at http://newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com/ or by calling 1-800-456-CAMP. Fees
for New York State residents are $15 to $19 per night for non-electric sites
and $23 to $27 per night for sites with electrical hook-ups. There is a $5
nightly surcharge for out-of-state residents. Reservations can be made up to
nine months in advance.
The
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees 180
state parks and 35 historic sites, which are visited by 65 million people
annually. For more information on any of these recreation areas, call
518-474-0456 or visit www.nysparks.com,
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