Haverstraw Beach State Park

Haverstraw Beach State Park is a 73-acre park stretching along the Hudson River in Rockland County. The property offers trails with direct views of Haverstraw Bay, which represents the widest section of the river.

In 1780, British Major John André and American General Benedict Arnold met here during the Revolutionary War to discuss strategic plans. Their meeting concerned the potential surrender of the strategic fortress at West Point.

The landing takes its name from the Snedeker family, whose shipyard once operated here building barges for the brick trade. These vessels carried locally made bricks downriver to supply New York City's growing construction needs.

The park features trails for hiking and biking alongside areas suitable for walking dogs in an open setting. It operates from dawn to dusk year-round, though visitors should know there are no restroom facilities available on site.

The Palisades Interstate Park Commission purchased this land in 1911 specifically to prevent it from being excavated for quarrying operations. This acquisition protected the Hudson River shoreline from industrial extraction that was damaging the landscape.

Location: Rockland County

Website: https://palisadesparks.org/haverstraw-beach

GPS coordinates: 41.17768,-73.94460

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:08