Croton Point Park campground
Croton Point Park
Reservations are accepted for camping at Croton Point Park, allowing visitors to secure their preferred site in advance. It is advisable to make reservations, especially during peak seasons, to ensure availability. The best time to visit the campground is during the spring and fall when the weather is milder and the park is less crowded. However, the park is open year-round, allowing for camping during all seasons.
Campers should be cautious of wildlife, particularly raccoons and squirrels, as they can be curious and may attempt to steal food. It is important to properly store food and dispose of trash to prevent attracting animals. Additionally, campers should be aware of ticks and take necessary precautions, such as wearing long sleeves and using insect repellent, when exploring the park's trails. Overall, Croton Point Park camping area provides a great camping experience with its amenities, beautiful surroundings, and various activities for campers to enjoy.
What's on-site at Croton Point Park
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Croton Point Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain Reservation | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Beaver Pond Campsite | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Beaver Pond - Harriman State Park | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Camping For Hikers On Ballfield Graymoor Center | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Round Pond Military | ✓ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Croton Point Park -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Croton R @ New Croton Dam Nr Croton-On-Hudson Ny | 340 cfs | → |
| Hackensack River At West Nyack Ny | 10 cfs | → |
| Muscoot River Below Dam At Amawalk Ny | 17 cfs | → |
| Mahwah River Near Suffern Ny | 10 cfs | → |
| Pascack Brook At Park Ridge Nj | 10 cfs | → |
| Muscoot River At Baldwin Place Ny | 9 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Croton Point Park -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Point 0.7 Nw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Spring Valley 1.7 Ssw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nelsonville 0.3 S | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Oakland 0.9 Sse | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Beacon 4.2 Ese | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Ridgefield 1.9 Sse | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Croton Point Park
- Brinton Brook Sanctuary
- Gerlach Park
- Crawbuckie Park
- Snowden Avenue Park
- Paradise Island County Park
Boat launches
- Croton Riverwalk Croton-On-Hudson
- Cortlandt Street Cortlandt
- Battlefield Road Town Of Stony Point
- Broadway Buchanan
- Hudson Avenue Peekskill
- Bear Mountain Bridge Road Cortlandt
Fishing spots
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Croton Point Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Croton Point Park
Can I make reservations at Croton Point Park?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Croton Point Park?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Croton Point Park.