STAATSBURG: KAYAK TOURS
Explore the area with our 1, 2, or 3-hour tours, or book an overnight kayak camping adventure
at Mills Norrie State Park in Staatsburg, New York.
Please email [email protected] for any private event requests
or to schedule Esopus Island Camping or Kayak Camping 101
at Mills Norrie State Park in Staatsburg, New York.
Please email [email protected] for any private event requests
or to schedule Esopus Island Camping or Kayak Camping 101
Please see our FAQ page to make your trip more enjoyable and safe.
Please be aware that all tour times are approximate pending conditions and have a minimum participation requirement to launch.
Online booking closes 1-day before tour dates.
Please be aware that all tour times are approximate pending conditions and have a minimum participation requirement to launch.
Online booking closes 1-day before tour dates.
New: Norrie Point Ramble 1 hour $45 per person
Join us for a one-hour kayak exploration of the Hudson River around Norrie Point, perfect for all skill levels. You'll paddle through beautiful waters with stunning Catskill Mountain views while our guides share their knowledge of the area. This relaxing tour offers the perfect introduction to Hudson Valley paddling.
Join us for a one-hour kayak exploration of the Hudson River around Norrie Point, perfect for all skill levels. You'll paddle through beautiful waters with stunning Catskill Mountain views while our guides share their knowledge of the area. This relaxing tour offers the perfect introduction to Hudson Valley paddling.
NEW: Bard Rock History Tour 4 hours $130 per person
Launch from Norrie Point Marina and paddle the historic waters once navigated by the Wappinger people in dugout canoes, following the same "Muhheconneok" (waters that are never still) that shaped centuries of Hudson Valley life. This 4-mile round-trip kayak tour traces the shoreline to Bard Rock at the Vanderbilt Mansion, where your guide will share the local history ranging from Indigenous fishing to the Gilded Age transformation of the river valley into "Millionaire's Row." You'll explore how this vital waterway evolved from a Native American lifeline rich with sturgeon and shad to a corridor of commerce and wealth, while discovering the Hudson River School art movement it inspired and the ecological renewal that allows today's paddlers to safely enjoy these storied waters.
Launch from Norrie Point Marina and paddle the historic waters once navigated by the Wappinger people in dugout canoes, following the same "Muhheconneok" (waters that are never still) that shaped centuries of Hudson Valley life. This 4-mile round-trip kayak tour traces the shoreline to Bard Rock at the Vanderbilt Mansion, where your guide will share the local history ranging from Indigenous fishing to the Gilded Age transformation of the river valley into "Millionaire's Row." You'll explore how this vital waterway evolved from a Native American lifeline rich with sturgeon and shad to a corridor of commerce and wealth, while discovering the Hudson River School art movement it inspired and the ecological renewal that allows today's paddlers to safely enjoy these storied waters.
NEW: Kayak Camping 101 12:00pm-12:00pm
Please email [email protected] with the subject "Kayak Camping 101 Inquiry" to book.
Experience the perfect introduction to kayak camping with our overnight Kayak Camping 101 excursion! Launching from Norrie Point Marina, you'll paddle to scenic Esopus Island under the guidance of our ACA-certified, Wilderness First Responder instructor who will teach essential skills including gear selection, efficient packing techniques, and campsite setup. All equipment provided for this hands-on adventure that combines paddling instruction with practical camping knowledge. Return the next morning with newfound confidence and skills for future kayaking expeditions.
Please email [email protected] with the subject "Kayak Camping 101 Inquiry" to book.
Experience the perfect introduction to kayak camping with our overnight Kayak Camping 101 excursion! Launching from Norrie Point Marina, you'll paddle to scenic Esopus Island under the guidance of our ACA-certified, Wilderness First Responder instructor who will teach essential skills including gear selection, efficient packing techniques, and campsite setup. All equipment provided for this hands-on adventure that combines paddling instruction with practical camping knowledge. Return the next morning with newfound confidence and skills for future kayaking expeditions.
Esopus Island Kayak Camping 12:00pm-12:00pm $450 per person
Please email [email protected] with the subject "Esopus Camping Inquiry" to book.
Camp out on Esopus Island, which is only accessible by watercraft. Enjoy a guided tour with a focus on experiencing the river environment. Your guide, who is a Wilderness First Responder and an ACA-certified kayak instructor, will show you the area as well as cater the event.
Please email [email protected] with the subject "Esopus Camping Inquiry" to book.
Camp out on Esopus Island, which is only accessible by watercraft. Enjoy a guided tour with a focus on experiencing the river environment. Your guide, who is a Wilderness First Responder and an ACA-certified kayak instructor, will show you the area as well as cater the event.
Esopus Meadows Lighthouse Tour 3 hours $110 per person
Join us on a 3-hour kayak tour on the Hudson River. Launch from our brand new location based out of Mills Norrie State Park and paddle just over 3.5 miles round trip to see the beautiful Esopus Meadows lighthouse and stop for lunch at lighthouse park. Experience the amazing scenery and bird watching that the spectacular Hudson River Valley has to offer.
Join us on a 3-hour kayak tour on the Hudson River. Launch from our brand new location based out of Mills Norrie State Park and paddle just over 3.5 miles round trip to see the beautiful Esopus Meadows lighthouse and stop for lunch at lighthouse park. Experience the amazing scenery and bird watching that the spectacular Hudson River Valley has to offer.
Esopus Island Tour 2 hours $80 per person
Explore Esopus Island, which is only accessible by watercraft, on a 2-hour tour from Norrie Point. Excellent short guided tour with a focus on experiencing the river environment. The guide will tailor the experience to meet the collective groups goals and ambitions, covering 2+ miles near and around the Island.
Explore Esopus Island, which is only accessible by watercraft, on a 2-hour tour from Norrie Point. Excellent short guided tour with a focus on experiencing the river environment. The guide will tailor the experience to meet the collective groups goals and ambitions, covering 2+ miles near and around the Island.
PRIVATE TOUR
Join us for a private tour custom made to your needs.
Weekdays: Start at $200/$50 for each additional person (2hr).
Weekends and holidays: Start at $300/$65 for each additional person (2hr).
Prices vary based on length of tour, destination, number of participants, and if camping is included.
Email us at [email protected] with your ideas!
Join us for a private tour custom made to your needs.
Weekdays: Start at $200/$50 for each additional person (2hr).
Weekends and holidays: Start at $300/$65 for each additional person (2hr).
Prices vary based on length of tour, destination, number of participants, and if camping is included.
Email us at [email protected] with your ideas!
*All rental and tour bookings are at the discretion of HRE. Conditions may warrant reroutes or cancellations. Please provide a phone number that is best to reach you and check your email for updates.