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DODGE THE DEER is held at Schodack Island State Park

The park is DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH the NYS Thruway connector ON the Hudson River.

From Albany or I-787: (Just 15 minutes out of Albany!)
T ake Rte 20 east; after crossing the Hudson continue to Rte 9J. Follow Rte. 9J south approximately 8 miles, past Castleton-on-Hudson, NY. The park is on the right.
 
From the EAST (MA, CT, etc.)
Get onto i90 and take it into NY. Get off at exit B1 to Albany (RT-9)/Hudson, then take the US-9 exit 12 SOUTH to Hudson. Take Route 9 just under 2 miles, turning a sharp right onto Schodack Landing Rd (first major intrsctn).Follow 3.5 miles to Route 9J. Turn right (heading North) on 9J for ~3.5 miles. Turn LEFT into the Park.
 
From the NORTH
Take the NORTHWAY (I87) south to (I90 EAST). Take I787 SOUTH (the exit is just before the Hudson River) and follow the directions entitled "From Albany or I-787"
 

From the SOUTH
Take the NYS Thruway (I87) north to exit 21A to Mass Tpke (I-90 E)/Boston. Get off at exit B1 to Albany (RT-9)/Hudson, then take the US-9 exit 12 SOUTH to Hudson. Take Route 9 just under 2 miles, turning a sharp right onto Schodack Landing Rd (first major intrsctn).Follow 3.5 miles to Route 9J. Turn right (heading North) on 9J for ~3.5 miles. Turn LEFT into the Park.

State Park Website for Schodack Island