Sleightsburgh Park — Attraction in Town of Esopus

Boat Ramp Review: Good launch with some minor issues. Access road has a transition from paved to gravel at the end that bottoms out my hitch set at 14" above the ground...slight scrape so I just go slowly. Gravel access road develops deep holes that are occasionally filled. My tandem axle trailer handles them ok...slowly. Access road is single lane so if another full size pickup is coming the other way, somebody has to back up. Ramp is wide, slightly steep and textured for traction. My 24 foot trailer will fall of the end of the cement at loweat tide in order to launch or retrieve deep V keeled boat. I avoid that scenario. Parking: weekend days the parking will fill up around 11 A.M. in the summer. If boaters with trailers park close together the lot rarely fills. Most days there will be several cars occupying trailer spaces. There is plenty of parking for rooftoppers in areas that will not fit a trailer. Many times the lot is full due to unnecessarily wide spacing. Lot full by 7A.M. on weekends during striper season.

Park has nice flat trails for walking. Dogs enjoy a dip in the estuary and river/creek views are good. Poison ivy abounds in the forested areas. I reccomend the ramp and parklands, just please park close to the next vehicle and we will all agree to exercise good door discipline. See...

This quiet little park has a nice view of the Roundout creek. There are a couple of benches and a few picnic tables on a concrete pier that are perfect for a picnic or watching the boats go by. Look to your left and you’ll see downtown kingston, then look to your right and you’ll just see the Hudson River. There’s a boat ramp and a canoe/kayak launch. There isn’t a lot of parking, but I’ve never seen it busy. The access road is narrow and a little bumpy, take your time and know that once you make it through the reeds the park will be there. There is a trail that leads out towards the Hudson River. I’ve haven’t hiked it yet, but I’ve hear you should plan your adventure...

Niche, small park with boat launch, potential fishing area and limited partially maintained trail system. Trails lead to views of the Rondout and Hudson Rivers - with tide-dependent wading opening more trails & beach areas. Muddy feet possible if not mindful on trails. Trail maintenance and picnic tables would be an...