Croton River & Croton Point
Croton-on-Hudson, New York

The watershed of the Croton River extends from the Pawling Mountains of  Dutchess and Putnam Counties to the lakes of Westchester County and supplies approximately 10% of New York City water.  The Croton Dam was built on this river in 1837.  Historic sites along the Croton River include Van Cortlandt Manor, a pre-Revolutionary War estate owned by the Van Cortlandt family.  Access to the Hudson River and Croton Point is through a 1/2-mile long marsh area draining into Croton Bay.  

Croton Point Park covers the southwestern part of the Croton Point peninsula. Water access to the park is through Old Canoe Beach, a sandy cove, approximately 1/3 up the western shore.  Hand launch site is behind the park office, next to the swimming beach. Croton Point is a 1 and 1/2 mile long peninsula that extends into the Hudson River. To the north of Croton Point is Haverstraw Bay.