Stony Point Battlefield
Historical Site Revolutionary War battlefield and historic park in New York
A Revolutionary War battlefield on the Hudson River with preserved earthworks, a small museum and walking trails; visitors come for guided tours, river views and commemorations.
Stony Point Battlefield is a Revolutionary War battlefield and state historic site on the west bank of the Hudson River in Stony Point, Rockland County, New York. It is best known as the site of a Continental Army nighttime assault in 1779.
British forces had established a fortified position at Stony Point during the Revolutionary War; Continental troops led a successful nighttime bayonet assault to retake it in 1779. The location has since been preserved as a historic site and museum to interpret that battle.
The battlefield sits on the Hudson River shoreline in Stony Point, about 30 miles north of midtown Manhattan and within Rockland County, New York.
- Battle date: The decisive nighttime assault led by Continental forces took place on July 16, 1779, against a British fortification on the Hudson River.
- Viewing points: Site offers views across the Hudson River and short walking trails that follow the battlefield earthworks.
What to See #
- Blockhouse and earthworks: Located on the riverside grounds, containing visible earthwork remains and a reconstructed blockhouse used to interpret the 1779 battle site.
- Visitor center and trails: Small museum and visitor facilities that interpret the 1779 attack and the site's role in the Revolutionary War, with short trails and river views.
How to Get to Stony Point Battlefield #
Located on the west bank of the Hudson River in Rockland County, New York. The site is reachable by car from I-87/I-287 and local roads; there is on-site parking and interpretive signage.
Tips for Visiting Stony Point Battlefield #
- Arrive at dawn on July 16 if interested in the anniversary of Wayne's 1779 night attack-the site hosts commemorations.
- Walk the reconstructed earthworks and imagine the bayonet charge: the landscape is low and the wind carries sound farther than expected.
Best Time to Visit Stony Point Battlefield #
Stony Point Battlefield is primarily an outdoor historic site; best visited in mild months when the park staff offer interpretive programming.
Weather & Climate near Stony Point Battlefield #
Stony Point Battlefield's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1205 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (116 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
