Collins Island is the largest of the small islands directly north of Campbell Island.

Planning for Summer Outings.
The Troy Motorboat and Canoe Club elected four new members last evening and appointed a committee to plan for the preparing of Collins Island for outings during the summer. Otto Ditsch is Chairman in charge.
Troy Times. June 9, 1931: 5 col 4.

1968 Hudson River Valley Commission sketch of islands showing Campbell and Collins Islands from June 20, 1968 Times Record.

1968 Hudson River Valley Commission sketch of islands showing Campbell and Collins Islands from June 20, 1968 Times Record.

This view from Schwartz's Hill shows the section of the river from the first rifts toward Waterford and Lansingburgh, with Converse, Collins and Campbell Islands in the foreground. This section is favored of summer campers and motorboat enthusiasts.

Beautiful View of the Islands of the Upper Hudson Looking South photo by C. E. Maxson, Troy. 1911?