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Mills Norrie State Park (Margaret Lewis Norrie)

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Mills Norrie State Park (Margaret Lewis Norrie)

Starting Sept 3, 2024, the playground and campground area will be closed Mon-Fri due to a septic project. Some trails around the campground area may also be closed. The campground will close to camping on Sept 2, 2024.

Address
9 Old Post Road
Staatsburg, NY 12580
Latitude 41.840248
Longitude -73.930992

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Pet Policy

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. Proof of rabies inoculation shall be produced if requested by staff. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches (this does not apply to service animals).

Esopus Island

To make camping reservations or for more information on Esopus Island, contact the Park Office at (845) 889-4646.

Seasonal Boating Applications

2024 Marina Slip Reservations:


All seasonal and transient slip reservations will be conducted on a first-come first-served basis using Reserve America and an electronic slip license agreement. Reservations will be accepted as of March 5th, 2024 at 9:00am.

or call Reserve America at: 1-800-456-CAMP(2267) to reserve a slip.

Slip reservations can't be made at the Park Office.

Gazebo Road Access

Closed on weekends and holidays and for inclement weather.

Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park adjoins Ogden Mills and Ruth Livingston Mills Memorial State Park and together, comprise more than 1,000 acres. Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park offers a full menu of exhilarating recreational opportunities and activities for visitors of all ages. The numerous trails that thread through the grounds of both Mills and Norrie State Parks are ideal for walking, jogging, hiking, cycling, cross country skiing, and snow shoeing - treating visitors to fabulous views of the Hudson River which runs directly along the parks' western boundaries.

A serene wooded area with glimpses of the river provides an ideal location for camping. Campers will have convenient access to attractions within the park and in nearby towns like Hyde Park, Rhinebeck and Poughkeepsie. There are 46 tent sites and 10 cabins available for rental at the park. Recreational vehicles are also welcome; however, the park does not offer hook up facilities. River access is available for campers with boats at the Norrie Marina and at the Norrie Environmental Center. Restroom facilities and showers are located within walking distance.

A marina consisting of slip space and a boat launch ramp is a popular area within the park. There are 145 slips, both fixed piers and floating docks, which are rented on a seasonal basis. Transient boaters are welcome if space allows. The marina also houses showers and a pump out station. For a nominal fee, electrical hookups are available.

Campground Phone: (845) 889-4909
Check-in for camping and cabins is located at 85 Campground Hill, Staatsburg, NY. Look for the sign on Old Post Rd. showing the entrance for Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park. Turn there to drive down Norrie Point Way, then follow signs for campground. Please refer to park map for more information on all attractions within the park, including the marina, Dinsmore Golf Course and Staatsburgh State Historic Site.


Don't miss these popular destinations and attractions within or near the park:

  • Staatsburgh State Historic Site's Gift Shop - consistently rated in the Top 10 of Dutchess County's best gift shops, find historic items for everyone on your list.
  • NYS DEC Norrie Point Environmental Education Center - offers a variety of activities and events including school programs, lectures, workshops and training for regional professionals making decisions that affect the estuary, and educational canoe programs
  • Riverfront Pavilion - holding up to 50 persons, and equipped with an outdoor oven, it's the perfect spot to hold barbecues and get-togethers.  Get there early, the pavilion isn't reservable.


Pet Policy: 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. Proof of rabies inoculation shall be produced if requested by staff. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches (this does not apply to service animals).

Mailing Address
9 Old Post Road
PO Box 308, Staatsburg, NY 12580

Hours of Operation

  • Park is open year round from sunrise until sunset.
  • Park Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Camping Season: 4/28/24-9/2/24
    Campground: (845)889-4909
    Tent Sites, 6 electric sites, 3 platform sites and 10 cabins available
    Reservations through Reserve America: 1-800-456-CAMP or www.reserveamerica.com

  • Golf Course: Open April - October, weather permitting
    Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. - sunset
    Weekends: 7:00 a.m. - sunset
    Golf Reservations: Please visit ForeUP to reserve a tee time at ForeUP or call (845) 889-4071

    Food & Beverage: Happy Dinsmore, open in the café at Dinsmore. For more information please call (845) 773-9243

  • Auditorium rental available in Regional Office, located within the park. Please call (845) 889-8646 for details & scheduling.
  • Marina: 5/1/24 - 10/15/24 7:30am - 8:00pm
    Phone number (845) 889-4200
    Seasonal slips, jet ski dock available, kayak, launch, restroom & showers, picnic area.
  • Staatsburgh State Historic Site

    Visit the Beaux-Arts mansion of Ogden and Ruth Mills and learn about Gilded Age elite at the turn of the 20th century. Site located within within Mills Memorial State Park.

    Drop-in tours offered Thursday-Sunday, mid-April through October, from 11am-5pm and Thursday-Sunday, late November through December, from 12pm-4pm. Special tours and programs offered year round. Call (845) 889-8851 or visit the site's website and Facebook page for details on upcoming events.

Fees & Rates

Most New York State Parks charge a vehicle use fee to enter the facility. Fees vary by location and season. A list of entry fees and other park use fees is available below. For fees not listed or to verify information, please contact the park directly.

The easy-to-use Empire Pass card is $80- and your key to all-season enjoyment with unlimited day-use entry at most facilities operated by State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation including forests, beaches, trails and more. Purchase online or contact your favorite park for more information. Learn more about our Admission Programs including the Empire Pass.

  • Camping
  • Campsite: $15-$19/night

    Cabins: $101.50/night, $406/weekly

    Reservation Fee: $7.25
    Walk-in Registration Fee: $1.25
    Cancellation Fee: $7.25
    Change Fee: $7.25

    Surcharges
    Non NYS-resident campsite: $5
    Non-NYS resident cabin: $7

    Call 1-800-456-CAMP or visit www.reserveamerica.com for all NYS Parks camping & cabin reservations.

  • Golf
  • Dinsmore Golf Course Rates:

    Club Rentals: $20

    Electric Cart (double rider)
    9 Holes: $22.00
    18 Holes: $34.00

    Electric Cart (single rider)
    9 Holes: $16.00
    18 Holes: $22.00

    Push Cart: $4

    Green Fees

    Weekdays (18 Holes): $26.00
    Weekend (18 Holes): $30.00
    Weekdays (9 Holes): $18.00
    Weekend (9 Holes): $20.00

    Green Fees Senior/Jr. (NYS Resident)

    Seniors/Juniors:
    9 Holes Weekday - $14
    18 Holes Weekday - $20
    No Senior Rates Available on Weekends. Junior rates available anytime.

  • Norrie Point Marina, (845) 889-4200
  • Open May 1 -October 15 , 7:30am-8pm

    Seasonal Slips: $50/ft ($800 minimum)
    Transient $1.25/ft/night plus $5/night electric hookup fee
    Jet Ski Dock: Seasonal $400
    Boat Launch: $7 trailered (cartop $3)
    Pumpout: $5
    Canoe/Kayak Launch $3

  • Staatsburgh State Historic Site
  • A Beaux-Arts mansion from the Gilded Age located within Mills Memorial State Park.

    Regular house tour prices:

    Adults: $8
    Students/Seniors: $6
    Children 12 & under and Friends of Mills Mansion members: Free

    (Please note that special programs, such as themed tours and Tea & Talk Series, have different prices.)

Key BCA Criteria:

- Migratory concentration site

- Diverse species concentration site

- Species at risk site

The Mills-Norrie-Staatsburgh BCA is located within two state parks and one state historic site that share adjacent boundaries; Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park, Ogden and Ruth Livingston Mills State Park, and Staatsburgh State Historic Site. During spring and fall migration, songbirds can be found in abundance along the forest banks of the Hudson River. Of 75 Neotropical migratory songbird species that breed in New York, 29 have been observed within the BCA. Of 170 species reported in the parks, 73 are reported as common in one or more seasons and 57 of these have been reported as breeding. Characteristic species found during migratory and breeding periods include Eastern Woodpewee, Great Crested Flycatcher, Red-eyed Vireo, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Veery, Wood Thrush, Tennessee Warbler, Yellow Warbler, Black-throated Green Warbler, Prairie Warbler, Palm Warbler, Black-and-white Warbler, American Redstart, Ovenbird, Common Yellowthroat, Canada Warbler, Barred Owl, and Red-shouldered hawk (Special Concern). The Hudson River adjacent to the north end of the park and the BCA boundary is documented as a Winter Waterfowl Concentration Area. Bald eagles (Threatened) use the Hudson River shoreline and other areas of the park during all seasons.

 Download a copy of the BCA map.

Did You Know? Nearby Staatsburgh gift shop made the Top 10 list for Dutchess County Tourism's Gift Places!

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