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Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park

Ogden Mills & Ruth Livingston Mills State Park- The 988-acre Mills-Norrie State Park is actually two connecting state parks -- Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park and Ogden & Ruth Livingston Mills State Park. Dinsmore Golf Course is also at this Hudson River parcel.

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Description - Mills-Norrie State Park is actually two connecting state parks -- Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park and Ogden & Ruth Livingston Mills State Park. The 988-acre parcel is bounded on the west by the Hudson River. This very scenic park offers river view multi-use trails, overnight facilities, Dinsmore Golf Course (two 9-hole courses), the fabulous Mills Mansion State Historic Site and more. The park is open year-round.

Attractions - Mills-Norrie State Park is actually two connecting state parks -- Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park and Ogden & Ruth Livingston Mills State Park. The 988-acre parcel is bounded on the west by the Hudson River. The Norrie Marina provides boating, fishing and picnicking on the bluffs overlooking the Hudson River. A campground with tent sites, RV sites and adjacent rental cabins is offered. Included at the parks is the country's second oldest golf course, Dinsmore Golf Course (two 9-hole courses). These grounds are open for cross-country skiers in winter. A bridle path, scenic hiking, biking and snowmobiling trails are available, as well as a sledding hill on the lawn of the Mills Mansion State Historic Site.

Recreation - This large parcel of public land offers a State Historic Site for touring, the Dinsmore Golf Course, cabins, tent sites, RV sites, hiking trails, bike path, bridle path, fishing opportunities, picnic area, recreation programs, restaurant, cross-country skiing and sledding.

Dinsmore Golf Course is a very scenic 18-hole course (two 9's) offering panoramic views of the Hudson River and majestic Catskill Mountains. It is the second oldest golf course in the country. Yardage is 5,719, par 70. A clubhouse, junior golf program, lounge, practice green, locker rooms, pro shop, restaurant, club rental ($10), power carts ($24 for 18 holes), and showers are offered. The course charges a fee of $18 weekdays and $22 weekends for a round of 18 holes. The fee for 9 holes is $10 weekdays and $12 weekends.

Climate - This area has a varied climate with average January temperatures ranging from above 22 degrees down to 18 degrees Fahrenheit (above -6 degrees Celsius). Summer temperatures average around 72 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius). Precipitation in the region ranges from 40 to more than 44 inches of rain and snowmelt.

Location - This state park is located 5 miles north of Hyde Park along SR 9. Travel the NYS Thruway (I-87), take the Kingston Exit, Route 199 east to Route 9G south, Route 9 south through Rhinebeck to Staatsburg.

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Report: This park is a gem. We stayed in a very comfortable cabin overlooking the Hudson and found a wonderful trail that, pound for pound, is one of the nicest I've ever been on. It's an easy hour-or-less jaunt each way, but you have a constant view of the river -- occasionally descending to little coves and beaches -- and there's several striking points of interest, including an old monastery on the opposite bank, a quaint lighthouse in one inlet and a historic mansion at the northern terminus. Don't know why it doesn't get more press! Go there, make it a part of a trip to Hyde Park, Beacon, etc., and you won't be disappointed.

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Contact Information:
Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park, Old Post Road, P.O. Box 893 , Staatsburg, NY, 12580, Phone: 845-889-4646

Additional Information:
New York State Golf Courses - The New York State Park system operates 27 full service golf courses with most offering club houses, power carts, pro shops, restaurants and more. Reservations may be made by calling the local state park golf course.
New York State Parks - The New York Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation offers 152 parks, 35 historic sites and 27 golf courses for all tastes, ages and abilities.
Ogden Mills & Ruth Livingston Mills State Park - The 988-acre Mills-Norrie State Park is actually two connecting state parks -- Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park and Ogden & Ruth Livingston Mills State Park. Dinsmore Golf Course is also at this Hudson River parcel.
Taconic / Hudson Valley Travel Region - The Taconic / Hudson Valley Travel Region is truly a New York treasurer. The area offers graceful mountains, the beautiful Hudson River, palatial estates, quaint historic villages, magnificent gardens and lush vineyards.

Links:
New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation - Official agency Website