Discover Haverstraw
5 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Haverstraw Beach State Park
Small Hudson River riverside park with sweeping water views, driftwood-strewn shorelines, wooded walking paths and rusted industrial ruins — great for moody waterscapes, long exposures at sunset, and intimate nature details. Easy roadside parking (Riverside Ave), free entry; best light at sunrise/sunset and calm weekday mornings. Trails are flat but some offshoots are unmarked and rocky; expect trains overhead and seasonal ice in winter.
Hudson River Greenway Trailhead & Parking
Trailhead on Riverside Ave offering direct access to the Hudson River shoreline, river vistas, barges, and distant Palisades. Best at sunrise and golden hour for warm light and reflections; sunsets can silhouette river traffic. Easily accessible parking at the trailhead; flat paths are walkable with gear. Weekdays and early mornings avoid local walkers. No permit required; seasonal weather affects river visibility and migratory birds.
Emeline Park
Small Hudson River park with a 600 ft sand beach, exposed pilings, an old haul-out ramp and a Revolutionary War marker — strong subjects for shoreline, historical and detail shots. Best light at sunrise or golden hour for reflections; sunsets also dramatic. Weekday mornings reduce crowds. Limited parking; site is public and walkable. Note occasional litter; bring a polarizer for water and filters for long exposures.
Haverstraw River trail
A flat, riverside pedestrian trail offering broad Hudson River vistas, rocky shoreline details, marsh grasses and occasional passing boats — great for wide landscapes, waterscapes and intimate nature/foreground textures. Best at sunrise or golden hour for warm light on water and exposed river rocks; evenings yield colorful sunsets. Easily accessible from Riverside Ave with street or small lot parking; no entry fee. Trail is wheelchair- and stroller-friendly; expect more walkers and anglers on wk
Bowline Point Park
Small riverside park on the Hudson with wide water vistas, shoreline rocks, picnic areas and a nearby power facility that can add industrial contrast. Best at golden hour and sunset for warm light and reflections; clear mornings for mist and calm water. Parked access via Bowline Rd (reviews note a $20 parking fee and separate pool charges) — check current entry rules and dog/service-animal policies before visit. Paths are short and accessible; weekdays and early mornings are least crowded.