Croton Gorge Park
Croton Gorge Park
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8:00 AM - 8:15 PM
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8:00 AM - 8:15 PM
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8:00 AM - 8:15 PM
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8:00 AM - 8:15 PM
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8:00 AM - 8:15 PM
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8:00 AM - 8:15 PM
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8:00 AM - 8:15 PM
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ZhuZhu L
New York City, NY272 contributions
Aug 2022 • Solo
This is a very nice state park. Admission fee is between $5-10. The park has portable bathroom, picnic area, small play ground, and walk way to see bridge on top of the dam. There is a path near the playground to walk upwards to the bridge, it's about 10 minutes walk. I spent 1.5-2 hours in this park during lunch, and I see many families with young kids here.
Written 17 August 2022
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Cheri D
Yardville, NJ391 contributions
Oct 2021
Beautiful park which the New Croton Dam is part of. This is a must do/see. The Dam and falls are spectacular. Picnic in the park and walk the trails. One trail takes you to the top of the Aqueduct, but the walk might be too strenuous for those with physical problems as it goes uphill. The trail walk is well worth it. The view looking down from the Aqueduct is absolutely gorgeous. A $5 parking fee is charged in season, but is free after Labor Day and an Autumn day is perfect to visit. It was a warm and beautiful Fall day when we visited so it was very crowded so much so that there was a someone to park cars so arriving earlier might be a better option than after lunch.
Written 4 October 2021
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zieleappeal
Yorktown Heights, NY41 contributions
Apr 2021
Who knew that this beautiful waterfall was so close to where I live. Absolutely breathtaking. I will be going back with my lounge chair and a picnic lunch and will be taking the hiking trail to the top of the falls.
Written 7 May 2021
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Geckotek
New York City, NY25 contributions
Apr 2021 • Solo
Needed to calm down and get away for a bit. Randomly ended up here and it was just what I needed. Ready to face the day now.
Written 18 April 2021
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LAFAMILLEG11231
Brooklyn, NY1,581 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
Great place if driving pass croton just for a photo or midway picnic stop
Never really crowded
Definitely worth a photo
Never really crowded
Definitely worth a photo
Written 18 October 2020
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S D B
Brooklyn, NY143 contributions
Oct 2020
this place is like a hidden treasure with a beautiful waterfall and hike up the dam where you see the reservoir. even a playground for kids.
Written 13 October 2020
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thkpm888
New York City, NY38 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
This is a beautiful and convenient place to visit. There are delis not far to pick up sandwiches and you can eat on the picnic tables. Also, there were port-a-John toilets. The dam and the spillway are scenic and you can then drive up and walk the bridge that spans the Croton River. At just $10 per car, it’s a good deal. It’s not a lot of walking so it’s great for folks with kids or elderly relatives. Highly recommended!
Written 30 August 2020
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Jemlnlx
Bronx, NY4,628 contributions
May 2020
Great park that I have visited many times and only about an hour away from the city. There are minimal fees to enter usually from Memorial Day through Labor Day of about $5-10 per vehicle. Most recently I visited during the COVID pandemic. ON a nice Thursday, the main parking lots filled up by about 1 PM, but they allowed people to park on the grass which was great. There are lots of open spaces in the park so there is a lot of room for crowds to gather without having to worry about interfering with each other. There are paths and trails leading down to the river area at the bottom of the waterfall. There are also trails leading in and around the surrounding wooded area. The highlight of the park of course is the waterfall, which is a sight to behold. There isn't anything else like it in the lower New York area. I would highly suggest people from NYC to take the one-hour drive up here to visit it. The views of the waterfall from the park area great, but for some phenomenal views of the waterfall and hudson river from above, I suggest taking the Croton Dam Road path to the closed the closed bridge on top which is now a walkway. Set your navigation to the intersection of Quaker Ridge Road and Croton Dam Road and make the turn onto Croton Dam Road which will lead you to the southeast side of the closed bridge where you can park along the side of the road and take a walk on the bridge. You can also set your navigation to the intersection of Croton Dam Road and Route 129 (Old Yorktown Road) and turn onto Croton Dam Road to the northwest side of the bridge. You can park along the side of the road and walk onto the bridge.
Written 25 May 2020
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karrylistic
nyc48 contributions
May 2019
It is a beautiful park not far from nyc, a great day w pinic, pretty kids friendly! there are some short hikes you can explore in the area. A great place to experience nature if you don't want to drive too long
Written 21 June 2019
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Lori T
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Nov 2018 • Friends
The Croton dam / park was amazing . A beautiful sight to behold . Picture perfect & a great place for all visit.
Written 6 November 2018
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CROTON GORGE PARK (Cortlandt) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Croton Gorge Park
- Croton Gorge Park is open:
- Sun - Sat 8:00 AM - 8:15 PM
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