State park

James Baird State Park

The park entrance is 1.8 miles from Freedom Plains. Day use costs Vehicle use fee typically $6–$10 (varies by park/season). Hours: Sunrise to sunset. James Baird State Park is a state park in Dutchess County, New York.

James Baird State Park
Photo: Haas, David W., creator, Public domain

James Baird State Park map

James Baird State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

Entry to James Baird State Park costs Vehicle use fee typically $6–$10 (varies by park/season). Hours: Sunrise to sunset.
James Baird State Park is 1.8 miles from Freedom Plains.
Yes, dogs are allowed at James Baird State Park.
Yes, Reserves Hudson River is open to swimming at James Baird State Park.

Before you go

James Baird State Park is 1.8 miles from Freedom Plains.

  • Flush restrooms

Trails

  • New York-New Jersey Trail Named in Wikipedia park article

What to see

  • State park Designation in agency park name

Swimming

  • Reserves Hudson River