Bard College Campus Map (2025-2022)
The Bard College Campus Map provides a detailed overview of the campus layout. The map covers the area from the Hudson River eastward across Route 9G. Key landmarks include the Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts near the College Main Entrance and the historic Blithewood mansion to the west along Bay Road.
Use this map to navigate the academic, residential, and natural areas of the campus.
Bard College Campus Map 2025
This map details the main campus grounds. It helps users locate academic buildings, residence halls, and athletic facilities referenced in the campus guide below.
Printable Bard College Campus Map PDF 2025
Download a high-resolution, printable PDF of the official campus map. This version is ideal for offline use during your visit or for event planning.
Bard College Parking Map 2025
The campus parking map identifies lots designated for visitors, faculty, and students. Use it to find designated parking near the Fisher Center, Admission Office, or main academic buildings.
Bard College Campus Guide
This guide provides context for the campus maps. It details the layout of major buildings, key routes, and important student-life facilities.
Campus Layout & Landmarks
The campus is situated along the Hudson River and divided by Route 9G. The western side features landmarks like Blithewood and the Center for Curatorial Studies. The eastern side, accessed via the College Main Entrance, holds the Richard B. Fisher Center. The academic core, including the Olin Humanities Building and Stevenson Library, is centrally located.
Walking Routes & Accessibility
Pedestrian paths connect the main academic buildings, running from the Bertelsmann Campus Center to the Olin Humanities Building. Garden Road and Woods Avenue offer scenic routes on the west side of campus. Most paths are accessible, with key routes connecting the central campus to residence halls like Stone Row and Resnick Commons.
Parking & Entrances
The College Main Entrance off Route 9G provides primary access. A separate Fisher Center Entrance is located just north of the main gate. Visitor parking is available near key destinations, including the Admission Office (Hopson Cottage) and the Stevenson Athletic Center. Refer to the parking map for specific lot designations.
Transit & Getting Here
Bard College is accessed via Route 9G, which runs north-south through the campus. Annandale Road and Campus Road are the main internal routes. The campus is located north of the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge, providing access from the west. Local transit stops connect the campus to nearby towns like Tivoli and Rhinebeck.
Dorms & Student Housing
Residence halls are distributed across the Main Campus. Cruger Village is located on the far northwest side along Cruger Island Road. Central residences include Stone Row and South Hall. To the north, Robbins House and Ward Manor provide additional student housing.
Dining & Student Life
The primary dining facility is Kline Commons, located in the academic core. The Heinz O. Bertelsmann Campus Center hosts the Down the Road Café and student activity offices. Additional options include the Manor House Café in Ward Manor. The Stevenson Athletic Center is the main hub for recreation.
Older Bard College Campus Maps
This archive contains previous versions of the Bard College campus map. These maps are useful for historical reference or to observe campus growth and changes over time.
Bard College Campus Map 2022
FAQ
Does Bard have a nice campus?
Bard College has a scenic campus overlooking the Hudson River and features expansive lawns, woodlands, and historic architecture. The campus is known for its natural beauty and distinctive buildings such as the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts. Students frequently praise the peaceful setting and access to outdoor spaces.
How many campuses does Bard College have?
Bard College’s main campus is in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, spanning over 1,000 acres along the Hudson River. Bard also operates affiliated satellite campuses and programs in cities such as New York City, Boston, California, and abroad, including Bard College Berlin in Germany. These expansions mean Bard has one primary campus and a global network of affiliated centers and campuses.
What town is Bard College in?
Bard College is located in Annandale-on-Hudson, a hamlet in the town of Red Hook, New York. The campus sits on the east bank of the Hudson River, about 90 miles north of New York City.
What is Bard College famous for?
Bard College is famous for its innovative liberal arts curriculum, distinguished arts programs, and the Bard Prison Initiative, which offers college degrees to incarcerated individuals. The college is also recognized for its influential Master of Fine Arts program and its international partnerships, including Bard College Berlin. Bard’s campus hosts notable centers such as the Hannah Arendt Center for Politics and Humanities and regularly receives national recognition for academic innovation and public service.
