Scenic Hudson Purchases Former Dominican Camp

This newly acquired 72-acre riverfront parcel in Hyde Park will buffer against encroaching development along Route 9.

“This magnificent property is a key part of the fabric of the mid-Hudson Valley. We're delighted to have protected it so people will have a new place to engage in recreation and enjoy spectacular views of the Hudson River and the ridgelines along the west shore.” Scenic Hudson President Ned Sullivan

Scenic Hudson has purchased the former Dominican Camp property in the Town of Hyde Park, Dutchess County. This 72-acre parcel that is a crucial component of our campaign to "save the land that matters most" throughout the Hudson Valley.

Located just a mile north of Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site and a half-mile south of Norrie State Park, the wooded land provides a gateway to Hyde Park's historic treasures and will be a vital link in a long-planned Hudson shoreline trail stretching from Norrie Point in Staatsburg all the way to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Home & Library.

Additional details can be found in this press release.