On the River
The Hudson River provides a wonderful experience while exporing the recreational and educational opportunities of Ulster County.
From a striped bass tournament, to renting a boat to learning about the history of river transportation, your family can access fishing, sailing, canoeing and other water sports, while enjoying the natural wonders of the waterfront.
And when you are ready to sit down and enjoy the views over local cousine, our restaurants will be there to serve you. So, join the fun and explore what could be your “Catch of the Day.”
Maritime Museum
The Hudson River Maritime Museum is the only museum in New York State exclusively preserving the maritime history of the Hudson River, its tributaries, and the industries that developed around it. Indoor and outdoor exhibits on Hudson River maritime history, a gift shop, waterfront special events, and boat rides to the historic Rondout Lighthouse are available at the museum.
The present property was purchased in 1982, and the Museum's 385 feet of bulkhead on Rondout Creek was partly rebuilt in 1992. The Museum's permanent collection related to Hudson River transportation, industry, and commerce, has grown through generous donations.
The collection is comprised of paintings, prints, photographs and ephemera, vessel blueprints, artifacts such as ice-harvesting tools, important pieces of Hudson River vessels that have long since disappeared, and a variety of ship models. Our collection of small craft includes a 100 year old shad boat, a life boat from the steamboat Mary Powell, a lighthouse tender, and several ice yachts.
50 Rondout Landing
, Kingston NY 12401
Call 845-338-0071 or email hrmm@hvc.rr.com
www.hrmm.org
Rondout Waterfront
The Rondout waterfront was once a thriving port on the Hudson River. The Delaware & Hudson Canal brought coal from the mountains of Pennsylvania to Rondout. From here it was then shipped to New York City and points beyond. Rondout was also the base for the Cornell Steamboat Company, in its day, one of the largest towing companies in the United States.
Today the bulkhead looks quite different. At the Hudson River Maritime Museum, the waterfront is home to historic vessels which dock with us for a few days or a few years, for restoration, repairs or rest. Museum members can find dockage available for an overnight stay.
Around the yard, visitors have the opportunity to look at the vessels tied up with us, to sit on the benches and watch the boat traffic on Rondout Creek, and to examine the numerous artifacts of Hudson River maritime history on display: a lifeboat and bell from the steamboat Marry Powell, and bitts, davits, deck fittings, and other equipment from scrapped tugs and steamboats. The Mathilda, the 1898 steam tug, is permanently dry docked on our site.
Marinas
Certified Marine Service
Home of the Stripped Bass Festival
166 First Street, Connelly, NY 12417
845-339-3060
845-339-6183
saltyshar@certifiedmarineservice.com
www.certifiedmarineservice.com
Full-service marina: Mercury O/B, Mercuiser, Volvo-Penta, Universal, Yanmar and Westerbeake. Gas and Diesel Sales and Service. Bait and tackle. Dockage, winter storage, land storage, launch ramp, ship’s store. Bar n’ Café open on weekends.
Jeff's Yacht Haven
140 First Street, Connelly, NY 12417
845-331-9248
Specializes in short haul and mast stepping.
Rondout Yacht Basin
102 First Street, Connelly, NY 12417
845-331-7061
info@rondoutyachtbasin.com
www.rondoutyachtbasin.com
Anchorage Marina and Restaurant
182 Canal Street, Eddyville, NY 12426
845-338-9899
www.anchorage55.com
Located across from the first lock of the D&H Canal. Year round. Restaurant closed Mondays.
Hideaway Marina
170 Abeel Street, Kingston, NY 12401
845-331-4565
845-331-1242
Launch ramp. Pump out. 35-ton boat lift. Summer and winter storage. Daily. March-December. 10:00am - 5:00pm
Kingston City Marina Broadway Landing
Kingston, NY 12401
845-331-6940
www.kingstoncitymarina.com
Full service marina at the foot of Broadway on the historic Rondout. Walk to area restaurants and shops. Hourly, transient and seasonal slips available. Make reservations early for best party on the Rondout! Open 24/7, from April 15 - October 31.
Kingston Power Boat Association
370 Abeel Street, Kingston, NY 12401
845-338-3946
Private membership boat club.
Lou's Boat Basin
944 Abeel Street, Kingston, NY 12401
845-331-4670
Marina, ship’s store, boat ramp, fuel, gas and diesel. Daily, April-November. 10:00am - 6:00pm.
Rondout Bay Marina & Restaurant
1000 Route 213, Kingston, NY 12401
845-339-3917
info@rondoutbaymarina.com
www.rondoutbaymarina.com
Full description, menu, pictures, events and local attractions on our website.
Tidewater Marina
1 Hamilton Street, Kingston, NY 12401
845-331-4923
West Shore Marine
140 Dock Road, Marlboro, NY 12542
845-236-4486
www.westshoremarine.info
Marina, boat sales and service. Gas and diesel. Year round. Call for hours.
Saugerties Marina
24 Ferry Street, Saugerties, NY 12477
845-246-7533
ccurrey34@aol.com
Sales, service, boat rentals, ships store, transient slips, dock use. Hudson River tours. Year round. 9:00am - 9:00pm in summer. 10:00am - 5:00pm in winter.
Saugerties Power Boat Association
1 Ferry Street, Saugerties, NY 12477
845-246-8251
New Ulster Marine
440 Abeel Street, Kingston, NY 12401
845-339-4364
admin@newulstermarine.com
www.newulstermarine.com
Marina, motor boat, kayak and canoe rentals. Picnic and BBQ facilities. Under the trestle.
Fishing
Big Indian Guide Service with Hank Rope
P.O. Box 150, Big Indian, NY 12410
845-254-5904
tyeflys@hvc.rr.com
Guided fishing trips and fly fishing instruction.
Roaring Brook Guide Service
PO Box 368, Highmount, NY 12441
845-254-5944
Augustine@catskill.net
Fly fishing instructions and guide service. April - November. Dawn to Dusk.
Osprey Marine, Ltd. – Peter Kane
12 Butterville Road, New Paltz, NY 12561
845 255-8737
peter@ospreymarine.com
www.ospreymarine.com
Fishing charter from Kingston during spring striped bass migration. Boating instruction and river cruises.
Fly Fishing With Bert
Tillson, NY 12486
845-658-9784
bdflycaster@aol.com
www.flyfishwithbert.com
Fly fishing school and guide service on Catskill trout streams. Private lessons, group and corporate classes. April-November.
