North Bay, specifically Tivoli North Bay, is a tidal marsh located on the Hudson River in Dutchess County, New York, near the town of Tivoli. The primary public access point for paddlers is a canoe launch located at the Kidd Lane Parking Areas, with coordinates at 42.046229°N, 73.906715°W. This launch is intended for car-top boat loading and unloading. The area is managed as the Tivoli Bays Wildlife Management Area by the NYSDEC, indicating it is a protected natural site. The paddling experience involves navigating winding tidal channels through the marsh. This environment offers views of the Catskill Mountains and is characterized by its unique tidal marsh ecosystem with notable plant life and wildlife. The NYSDEC Hudson River Research Reserve operates free, reservation-required educational canoe programs here, providing canoes, paddles, and safety gear for participants aged ten and up, with no prior experience necessary. For independent paddlers, a key safety consideration is the tidal nature of the water; paddlers should be prepared to be knee-deep in water during launch and landing, requiring sturdy water shoes or old sneakers rather than flip-flops. The overall character is that of a quiet, educational, and ecologically rich paddling destination focused on exploration of a protected tidal wetland.