Part of Sam's Point Dwarf Pine Ridge Preserve. Includes Ice Caves Mountain, Sam's Point and Indian Rock. Rugged rock formations, canyons, five-state lookout point, picnic facilities, visitors' center. The lighthouse proper contains a museum displaying artifacts of the lighthouse and of the commercial heyday of the Saugerties waterfront. Can be reached by private boat from the south side of the Esopus Creek or by the nature trail on Lighthouse Drive.
Tour guides are available most weekends.
Overnight accommodations available. Meeting place of first NYS Senate. Museum contains historical exhibits and paintings. Group tours year-round by advance reservation. 3rd Saturday in May and 1st Saturday in October.