The River Connection :: Kayak Tour :: Plum Point Moodna Creek Bannermans Island

Plum Point and Bannerman's Island
Hudson River
New Windsor, New York

Maybe you have seen it, paddled around it, wondered about it or have been one of the few who have been on Bannerman's Island. A scenic ruin, this 6.5 acre island is filled with legend. The castle is a property of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. A non-profit organization, The Bannerman Castle Trust, was formed about a decade ago to rehabilitate the island and eventually, open it to the public. As the access to the island is controlled by the trust, the kayak tour will follow around the island, and not land on it.

Along the west shore of the Hudson River, opposite Bannerman's Island is the Moodna Creek Estuary. Further south, also along the west shore is the town of Cornwall on Hudson. The Hudson Highlands also lie to the south.

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Launch: NYSDEC public access point at Kowawese Unique Area. Follow Route 9W to New Windsor (south of Newburgh), turn into the Park Entrance by Anthony's Pier Restaurant and Catering Hall. Follow the signs to the parking area by the Hudson River.

Weather and water conditions will dictate a mid-tour landing point.

Learning to kayak safely, effectively and efficiently is best done with the help of a qualified instructor. The lead instructors for River Connection Kayak Instructional Courses are American Canoe Association (ACA) Certified Instructors.

Skills development courses are worth months of just paddling around. If you are interested in learning more kayaking skills, consider one of our Kayak Instructional Programs.

Your tuition includes use of all equipment for the duration of the kayak tour. See our Policy Page for additional information.