Substantial infrastructure upgrades have been made at Mills-Norrie State Park in Dutchess County, NY.
This $3 million project includes a new septic system and dumping station for recreational vehicles to help protect both campers and the environment.
This infrastructure project consists of a complete wastewater facility upgrade, including the construction of a new septic absorption field to replace two existing outdated absorption fields.
New sanitary and effluent sewer mains have been constructed with new pump stations to safely convey wastewater from cabins, restrooms, and a shower building to the new absorption field – all with the capacity to potentially tie-in future projects.
The campground’s recreational vehicle dump station has also been modernized and expanded to allow for more convenient access. The project is supported by New York State Parks capital funding.
Mills-Norrie State Park is made up of two adjoining parks, Margaret Lewis Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park and Ogden and Ruth Livingston Mills Memorial State Park, connected on the west by the Hudson River.
Together, they comprise more than one thousand acres. A serene, wooded area with glimpses of the Hudson River provides an ideal location for 44 tent sites and 10 cabins available for rental at the park’s campground.
Campers have convenient access to attractions within the park, including its river trail, Gilded Age mansion tours at Staatsburgh State Historic Site, a DEC environmental center, a 145-slip marina, and the Dinsmore Golf Course — one of the oldest golf courses in the country.
Mills-Norrie also offers a full menu of recreational opportunities and activities for visitors of all ages. The numerous trails that thread through the grounds of both Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park and Ogden and Ruth Livingston Mills Memorial State Parks are ideal for walking, jogging, hiking, and cycling.
Visitors are treated to fabulous views of the Hudson River which extends approximately two miles directly along the parks’ western boundaries along the River Trail, providing a unique experience with direct access to the shoreline.
Nearby towns and cities like Hyde Park, Rhinebeck and Poughkeepsie offer great options for cultural and recreational activities and dining.
For more information visit the State Park’s website.
Illustrations from above: The Hudson River in Mills-Norrie State Parks (photo by Allan Greller, 2018); and the recent upgrades (State Parks).
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