State Parks in New York (189)

Allan H. Treman State Marine Park
Ithaca, NY
Allan H. Treman is one of the largest inland marinas in New York State. It boasts 370 seasonal, 30 transient and 30 dry boat slips. For folks trailering boats, the park has an 8-lane boat launch ram
Allegany State Park - Quaker Area
Salamanca, NY
The Quaker area is known for its two lakes and wonderful camping experiences. It offers a sandy beach for swimming, two fishing piers and a canoeing or kayaking access point. Friend's Boat Launch make
Allegany State Park - Red House Area
Salamanca, NY
The Red House Area is known for the historic tudor-style Administration Building and everything centrally located around the Red House Lake. It offers 5 miles of paved bike paths, boat and bike rental
Anthony Wayne Recreation Area - Harriman State Park
Woodbury, NY
The Anthony Wayne Recreation Area of Harriman State Park lies in a wooded valley. Facilities include picnic areas with fireplaces, playing fields and cross-country ski and hiking trails. Amplified mu
Artpark State Park (Earl W. Brydges)
Lewiston, NY
Earl W. Brydges Artpark is dedicated to presenting the finest in performing and visual arts programs; including world-class amphitheater rock and pop concerts, interactive public art installations, ou
Barcelona Lighthouse
Westfield, NY
The First Natural Gas Lighthouse. Finished in 1829, the 40-foot tall Barcelona Lighthouse (Portland Harbor) was the very first natural gas lighthouse in the country. It was in Federal Lighthouse Servi
Battle Island State Park
Fulton, NY
This park derived its name from a battle which took place on a nearby island on the Oswego River in the mid-1700s. In 1916 most of the land owned by F. A. Emerick was deeded to the state. Battle Islan
Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park
Great River, NY
In late 1936 as she was contemplating the transfer of what was then called "Westbrook" to the Long Island State Park Commission, Olivia James wrote of the two purposes she and her mother envisioned fo
Bayswater Point State Park
Far Rockaway,, NY
Bayswater Point State park comprises 12 acres at the tip of a peninsula jutting out into Mott Basin on the eastern shore of Jamaica Bay in the Rockaways. The park's terrain is wonderfully varied and i
Bear Mountain State Park
Bear Mountain, NY
Bear Mountain State Park is situated in rugged mountains rising from the west bank of the Hudson River. The park features a large play field, shaded picnic groves, lake and river fishing access, a swi
Beaver Island State Park
Grand Island, NY
Beaver Island State Park is located at the south end of Grand Island in the upper Niagara River. The 950 acre park has a half-mile sandy beach for swimming, adjacent 80 slip marina with both seasonal
Beaver Pond Campgrounds - Harriman State Park
Stony Point, NY
Beaver Pond offers campsites, some with a raised platform, for up to two tents and six persons per site; select sites can accommodate a trailer or RV up to 30 ft. long. Each site has a picnic table an
Belmont Lake State Park
West Babylon, NY
Belmont Lake State Park, located in West Babylon is a 463-acre day use park bisected by Carll's Creek and Belmont Lake. The park, established in 1926 had been owned by August Belmont and served as far
Bethpage State Park
Farmingdale, NY
Bethpage State Park is best known for its five world-class golf courses, including the world-renowned Black Course which was the site of the U.S. Open Championship in 2002 and 2009, the Barclays in 20
Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park
Worcester, NY
Perched atop a hill in Southern Otsego County, Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park provides spectacular views to the south and west. Nearly two thirds of the park is blanketed by a forest of hardwoods i
Big Six Mile Creek Marina
Grand Island, NY
Big Six Mile Creek State Park Marina is located in a protected inlet off of the upper Niagara River. This marina provides a boat launch for boating and world class fishing access, 134 seasonal boat sl
Blauvelt State Park
Blauvelt, NY
Blauvelt State Park is 590 acres of forested green space in Rockland County. Hiking trails provide the only access and afford spectacular views of the Hudson Valley. Note: Park is undeveloped -- ther
Bonavista State Park Golf Course
Ovid, NY
Nestled above the shore overlooking Seneca Lake, this park derived its name from the amazing lake view visible from the golf course. The 9-hole course can be played twice from different tees for an 18
Bowman Lake State Park
Oxford, NY
Bowman Lake State Park is a 966.94 acre remote sylvan retreat known as "a camper's paradise." Scenic park roads wind through evergreen and hardwood forests to shady campsites. There is a sandy lakefro
Brentwood State Park
Brentwood, NY
Brentwood State Park is a 52-acre sport facility that consists of baseball fields and soccer fields. Brentwood State Park is open weekdays, from 8:30am to sunset and weekends, from 7am to sunset. Fi
Brookhaven State Park
Ridge, NY
Once property of Brookhaven National Laboratory and former military installation called Camp Upton, Brookhaven State Park is 1,638-acres and is part of the central core of the Long Island Pine Barrens
Buckhorn Island State Park
Grand Island, NY
Buckhorn Island State Park nature preserve, 895 acres of marsh, meadows and woods and the last vestige of once vast marshlands and meadows that bordered the Niagara River, is classified as a park pres
Buffalo Harbor State Park
Buffalo, NY
The newest state park in the system, Buffalo Harbor State Park is the first state park in the city of Buffalo. Boasting beautiful views of Lake Erie, the park is home to a 1,100 slip marina, a restaur
Burnham Point State Park
Cape Vincent, NY
Burnham Point State Park is small and quiet with lightly-wooded campsites, ideal for boating, fishing and relaxing. Boaters can explore local towns, islands and historic sites for miles up and down th
Buttermilk Falls State Park
Ithaca, NY
Buttermilk Falls State Park takes its name from the foaming cascade formed by Buttermilk Creek as it flows down the steep valley side toward Cayuga Lake. The upper park has a small lake, hiking trails
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
Smithtown, NY
Nestled in the heart of Smithtown, Caleb Smith State Park Preserve is one of four state nature preserves on Long Island. Within its 543 acres are a variety of habitats offering guests picturesque view
Camp Hero State Park
Montauk, NY
Camp Hero State Park encompasses 415 acres of diverse landscape including heavily wooded areas, a long expanse of beachfront along the Atlantic Ocean, and an historic military installation. Specific f
Canandaigua Lake State Marine Park
Canandaigua, NY
Canandaigua Lake Marine Park is a boat launch facility and provides fishing access to Canandaigua Lake. Pet Policy: A maximum of two pets are allowed in day use areas unless prohibited by sign or dir
Canoe-Picnic Point State Park
Clayton, NY
Canoe-Picnic Point State Park is only reachable by boat, offering a quiet camping experience in a wooded area with plenty of dock space available. Just south of the camping area is Picnic Point, a pic
Captree State Park
Bay Shore, NY
Home to the largest public fishing fleet on Long Island, Captree State Park is a fishing haven and a picnicker's delight, located on the eastern tip of Jones Island at the end of the Ocean Parkway. Op
Catharine Valley Trail
Montour Falls, NY
This year round recreation trail provides visitors the opportunity to experience the scenic beauty and historic charm of the glacially-carved valley south of Seneca Lake. Following abandoned railroad
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Lloyd Harbor, NY
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, situated on a scenic peninsula extending into Long Island Sound, offers miles of bridle paths, walking, jogging, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and nature
Cayuga Lake State Park
Seneca Falls, NY
Cayuga Lake State Park's terrain is flat at lakeshore, where the beach and sun lawns are, then slopes gently uphill to campsites and cabins. The scenic highlight of the park is its expansive view of C
Cedar Island State Park
Hammond, NY
Cedar Island State Park takes up half of the island. The park is favored by people who appreciate quiet boating, fishing and beautiful scenery. The park's campsites are lightly-wooded, with a day-use
Cedar Point State Park
Clayton, NY
Cedar Point State Park, one of the oldest state parks in New York, is a popular spot, offering excellent camping, fishing, boating and swimming. The beach is sheltered and sandy, there are docks for b
Chenango Valley State Park
Chenango Forks, NY
Chenango Valley State Park is an ice age wonder. Its two kettle lakes, Lily and Chenango, were created when the last glacier retreated and left behind huge chunks of buried ice which melted to form th
Cherry Plain State Park
Petersburg, NY
Cherry Plain State Park has 175 acres and features a day use picnic area on Black River Pond, with a comfort station nearby. The park also has a boat launch, bridle paths and hiking, biking and nature
Chimney Bluffs State Park
Wolcott, NY
Land and water clash at Chimney Bluffs, sculpting the most dramatic landscape on the Lake Ontario shore. You can experience massive earthen spires from above or along the lakeshore on nature trails. D
Chittenango Falls State Park
Cazenovia, NY
A picturesque 167-foot waterfall is the main attraction of Chittenango Falls State Park! Glacial sculpting over 400 million-year-old bedrock is responsible for this scenic feature. An interesting vari
Clark Reservation State Park
Jamesville, NY
Clark Reservation State Park is a geologic wonder of the last ice age and a botanist's paradise. The park's natural features include rugged cliffs and rocky outcrops, woodland and meadow, a wetland an
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Staten Island, NY
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve is a 265-acre nature preserve near the southwest shore of Staten Island. It contains a variety of unique habitats, such as wetlands, ponds, sand barrens, spring-fed
Cold Spring Harbor State Park
Cold Spring Harbor, NY
The park is comprised of 40 acres of hilly terrain that offer scenic vistas of the Cold Spring Harbor. It features a mixed hardwood forest with notable large oak specimens that measure three feet in d
Coles Creek State Park
Waddington, NY
Coles Creek State Park has wooded and open campsites near a swimming beach on Lake St. Lawrence. The lake is ideal for boating and fishing as well. A marina on the mouth of Coles Creek lies just north
Conesus Lake Boat Launch
Livonia, NY
Conesus Lake Boat Launch provides boaters with access to a day on the water and excellent fishing. The area also has picnic facilities and a comfort station. Pet Policy: A maximum of two pets are all
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Oakdale, NY
Connetquot River State Park Preserve maintains 3,473 acres of land and water for the protection and propagation of game birds, fish and animals. Deer and waterfowl are numerous, rare nesting birds, in
Cumberland Bay State Park
Plattsburgh, NY
Cumberland Bay State Park, on the west shore of Lake Champlain, is very popular with campers and day-users because of its large natural sand beach and picnic grounds with tables and grills. The park h
Darien Lakes State Park
Darien Center, NY
Darien Lakes State Park's terrain is hilly with woodlands, ravines, streams and 12-acre Harlow Lake. The park has a total of 154 campsites, 141 with electricity and 13 primitive sites without. Also av
De Veaux Woods State Park
Niagara Falls, NY
DeVeaux Woods State Park has two ball diamonds, a playground, picnic facilities, nature trails through a meadow and Old Growth Woods, and a path that leads across the Niagara Scenic Parkway to Whirlpo
Deans Cove Boat Launch
Romulus, NY
Dean's Cove Boat Launch is a boat launch site, including power boats, with fishing access. No other facilities. Pet Policy: A maximum of two pets are allowed in day use areas unless prohibited by sig
Delta Lake State Park
Rome, NY
Delta Lake State Park is located on a peninsula extending into Delta Reservoir. You'll find the terrain is wooded and generally flat. Year-round visitors can enjoy the day in one of many picnic areas,
Devil's Hole State Park
Niagara Falls, NY
Devil's Hole State Park overlooks the Devil's Hole Rapids. The park has picnic areas, scenic overlooks and hiking trails, and is one of the more popular spots for fishing. A stone staircase leads down
Dewolf Point State Park
Wellesley Island, NY
Dewolf Point State Park has a cabin colony, camping area, stone gazebo and dockage for boats on the Lake of the Isles in the St. Lawrence River. Fishermen and nature lovers appreciate this small park'
Eel Weir State Park
Ogdensburg, NY
Eel Weir State Park is located on the Oswegatchie River two miles from Black Lake. Both waterways are known for excellent bass fishing and are ideal for canoes or rowboats. As it is small and secluded
Evangola State Park
Irving, NY
Evangola State Park's major attraction is the beautiful natural sand beach located on the shore of Lake Erie. Scenic cliffs of Angola shale line the remainder of the park shore near the three campgrou
Fahnestock State Park (Clarence Fahnestock)
Carmel Hamlet, NY
Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park is a delight for outdoor enthusiasts. This 14,086-acre park, covering land in Putnam and Dutchess counties, boasts hiking trails, picnic areas, scenic campgroun
Fahnestock Winter Park
Carmel Hamlet, NY
Situated in the heart of the Hudson Valley, the park is nestled in the 16,000 acre Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park. FWP offers 18 km of machine groomed, tracked and mapped trails for beginning
Fair Haven Beach State Park
Sterling, NY
Fair Haven Beach State Park is located in upstate New York on the eastern portion of the Lake Ontario shoreline. It has one of the finest public lakefronts in upstate New York, with towering shoreline
Fillmore Glen State Park
Moravia, NY
Fillmore Glen State Park is an oasis of cool, dense woods crowding into a long, narrow gorge. Its hiking trails offer spectacular views, unique geological formations, including five waterfalls, and a
Fort Niagara State Park
Youngstown, NY
Fort Niagara State Park has two boat launches providing access to the Lower Niagara River and Lake Ontario, woodland hiking trails, swimming pools, water slide, a view of Lake Ontario, picnic grounds,
Four Mile Creek State Park
Youngstown, NY
New! Yurts are now available for reservations. Yurts are wood lattice framed structures with heavy duty re-enforced fabric sides and insulated liners. They have windows, a domed roof and wood floors.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park
New York, NY
Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park is located on Roosevelt Island in New York City. The park, designed by architect Louis I. Kahn, is free to the public. Its name derives from a January 6, 1941
Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park
Yorktown Heights, NY
A scenic haven approximately 40 miles from New York City, Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park offers day-trippers a day of fun and relaxation. The park's spacious picnic areas, which can accommodate indi
Franny Reese State Park
Highland, NY
Franny Reese State Park provides an exciting place to explore nature up close. It offers over 2.5 miles of hiking and biking trails that follow a historic carriage road and passes by the ruins of a 19
Gantry Plaza State Park
New York, NY
Gantry Plaza State Park is a 12-acre riverside oasis that boasts spectacular views of the midtown Manhattan skyline, including the Empire State Building and the United Nations. Enjoy a relaxing stroll
Genesee Valley Greenway State Park
Cuba, NY
The Genesee Valley Greenway State Park is a 90-mile open space corridor that follows the route of the Genesee Valley Canal (1840-1878) and the Pennsylvania Railroad Rochester Branch (1882-1963) from t
Gilbert Lake State Park
Laurens, NY
Gilbert Lake State Park's lake and three ponds lie in wooded, hilly terrain in the foothills of the Catskills. In addition to cabins and campsites, the park has more than 12 miles of interconnecting t
Gilgo State Park
Babylon, NY
Gilgo State Park is located on a barrier beach on the south shore of Long Island, with Atlantic Ocean and Great South Bay frontage. Access to the park is via 4 wheel drive only and requires a permit.
Glimmerglass State Park
Cooperstown, NY
Glimmerglass State Park, located eight miles outside the village of Cooperstown, overlooks Otsego Lake, the "Glimmerglass" of James Fenimore Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales. The rolling, partially-wood
Golden Hill State Park
Barker, NY
Golden Hill State Park was acquired by New York State in 1962. The Thirty Mile Lighthouse, decommissioned by the U.S. Coast Guard in 1958, is part of the park and is available for rental year-round. T
Goosepond Mountain State Park
Chester, NY
Goosepond Mountain State Park, located in Orange County, is managed as 1,558 acres of open space. Almost completely wooded, the park is open to hikers and horseback riders. Note: Park is undeveloped
Grafton Lakes State Park
Cropseyville, NY
Grafton Lakes State Park, on the forested plateau between the Taconic and Hudson Valleys, includes six ponds and nearly 2500 acres. Long Pond has a large, sandy beach, which is a popular summer attrac
Grass Point State Park
Clayton, NY
Grass Point State Park is on a point of land that projects into the American Channel of the St. Lawrence River, known for some of the best fishing in the country. The park is a popular spot for camper
Green Lakes State Park
Fayetteville, NY
Green Lakes State Park's outstanding features are its two glacial lakes surrounded by upland forest. Both Round and Green Lakes are meromictic lakes, which means that there is no fall and spring mixin
Hallock State Park Preserve
Riverhead, NY
Hallock State Park Preserve offers a total of 225 acres. Hallock State Park Preserve is a shorefront park preserve that offers nearly one mile of pristine beachfront on the North Shore of Long Island
Hamlin Beach State Park
Hamlin, NY
Hamlin Beach State Park's clear water, sandy beaches and 264 tent and trailer campsites bring thousands of visitors to the park each year. The Yanty Creek Marsh area at the east end of the park has a
Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area
Springwater, NY
Harriet Hollister Spencer State Park is operated by Stony Brook State Park: Stony Brook State Park (mailing address) 10820 Route 36 South Dansville, NY 14437 (585) 335 - 8111 *Please direct any inqui
Harriman State Park
Sloatsburg, NY
Harriman State Park, located in Rockland and Orange counties, is the second-largest park in the parks system, with 31 lakes and reservoirs, 200 miles of hiking trails, two beaches, two public camping
Heckscher State Park
East Islip, NY
Heckscher State Park was once the 19th century estates of George C. Taylor and J. Neal Plum. William Nicoll, founder of the Town of Islip, originally built his estate on this property. The park was bo
Hempstead Lake State Park
West Hempstead, NY
Hempstead Lake State Park is a multiuse facility. Included are 20 tennis courts, children's playgrounds, basketball courts, bridle trails for horseback riding, hiking trails, shaded picnic areas and a
High Tor State Park
New City, NY
High Tor State Park, a day-use facility for picnicking, swimming and hiking, affords spectacular views of the Hudson River. The Long Path passes through the park just before the trail heads inland to
Highland Lakes State Park
Middletown, NY
Highland Lakes State Park consists of more than 3,000 acres of undeveloped woods and lakes in Orange County. Visitors use the park for fishing, hiking, horseback riding and flying model planes. Park
Higley Flow State Park
Colton, NY
Higley Flow State Park is nestled among the Adirondack foothills on the picturesque Raquette River. Spacious campsites, separated from neighbors by pine trees, abound in the park. The terrain is hilly
Hither Hills State Park
Montauk, NY
Hither Hills State Park offers visitors scenic picnic areas and fireplaces, sport fishing, a sandy ocean beach, playing fields, a playground and a 189-site campground on the ocean. Anglers can fish ye
Honeoye Lake Boat Launch State Park
Honeoye, NY
Honeoye Lake State Boat Launch is located at the South-East corner of Honeoye Lake, on East Lake Rd. The launch site includes a concrete ramp with two aluminum docks on each side. Docks are seasonal,
Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve
Cold Spring, NY
A mostly undeveloped preserve of over 8,000, Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve consists of a series of separate parcels of land stretching from Annsville Creek in Peekskill, north to Dennings Point
Hudson River Islands State Park
Hudson, NY
Accessible only by boat, Hudson River Islands State Park facilities are concentrated on the islands of Gay's Point and Stockport Middle Ground. These islands are fragile communities with many rare and
Hudson River Park
New York, NY
Hudson River Park runs four miles along Manhattan’s west side attracting over 17 million visits each year. The Park provides an oasis for New Yorkers and visitors alike with a variety of recreational
Irondequoit Bay State Marine Park
Irondequoit, NY
Irondequoit Bay Marine Park is a launch site for small and power boats. It provides fishing access to Lake Ontario. It has a small toilet facility and a boat clean out station. The park is operated by
Jacques Cartier State Park
Brier Hill, NY
Jacques Cartier State Park has a sheltered bay protecting the sandy swimming beach and campers dock. The two biggest draws for the park are unlimited boating opportunities and excellent fishing. The p
James Baird State Park
Pleasant Valley, NY
James Baird State Park is situated on farmland once owned by James Baird, a contractor and engineer whose firm constructed the Lincoln Memorial. In 1939, James Baird donated the 590 acres of land to N
Jones Beach State Park
Wantagh, NY
World famous Jones Beach State Park, home of 6.5 miles of beautiful white-sand beach on the Atlantic Ocean, is made up of more than 2,400-acres of maritime environment on the south shore of Long Islan
Joseph Davis State Park
Youngstown, NY
Joseph Davis State Park has facilities for a wide variety of recreational activities. The terrain is generally flat, with fields, woodlands and ponds. Anglers can fish for largemouth bass in the pond
Keewaydin State Park
Alexandria Bay, NY
Keewaydin State Park is on the St. Lawrence River, offering excellent boating, fishing and, during the winter, ice fishing and cross-country skiing. The sheltered marina provides dock space for season
Keuka Lake State Park
Keuka Park, NY
Keuka Lake State Park, located in the heart of wine country, has a gentle charm, offering views of vineyard-covered slopes, glimmering water and clear blue sky. The park's camping areas have 150 tent
Knox Farm State Park
East Aurora, NY
Knox Farm State Park is the former country estate of Buffalo's renowned Knox Family. It is located adjacent to the historic village of East Aurora, birthplace of the Roycroft Arts & Crafts movement an
Kring Point State Park
Redwood, NY
Kring Point State Park is a narrow peninsula whose south shore faces Goose Bay and north shore faces the St. Lawrence River. Standing anywhere in the park, visitors see water and many of the 1700 isla
Lake Erie State Park
Brocton, NY
High bluffs overlooking Lake Erie provide a breathtaking view for the visitor to Lake Erie State Park. Lake Erie features a shoreline covering over three quarters of a mile bordering the shallowest of
Lake Sebago Beach - Harriman State Park
Sloatsburg, NY
Lake Sebago Beach in Harriman State Park is currently closed. The boat launch on Lake Sebago remains open. Boaters must obtain a boat permit for the season. Please call 845-429-8257 for details.
Lake Superior State Park
Bethel, NY
Please Note: The following passes are NOT accepted: the Empire, Lifetime Liberty, and Access pass. However, Lake Superior does accept NYS Driver's License/non-driver IDs for the Golden Park Program.
Lake Taghkanic State Park
Ancram, NY
Lake Taghkanic State Park, nestled next to Lake Taghkanic in the rolling hills and lush forests of Columbia County, offers a wonderful variety of recreational activities. The park has tent and trailer
Lake Tiorati Beach - Harriman State Park
Southfields, NY
Lake Tiorati was formed by clearing swampland in Harriman State Park and constructing a concrete dam to make two ponds into one large lake. Surrounded by meadows and rolling, wooded hills, the park of
Lake Welch Beach - Harriman State Park
Stony Point, NY
Lake Welch Beach State Park's man-made Lake Welch, with its half-mile-long sandy beach in the wooded hills of the Ramapo Mountains, is the largest beach in Harriman State Park. Originally a small body
Lakeside Beach State Park
Waterport, NY
Lakeside Beach State Park offers an outstanding panoramic view of Lake Ontario and surrounding farms and fruit orchards. No swimming is allowed, but 274 campsites, four miles of hiking and biking trai
Letchworth State Park
Castile, NY
Letchworth State Park, renowned as the "Grand Canyon of the East," is one of the most scenically magnificent areas in the eastern U.S. The Genesee River roars through the gorge over three major waterf
Lodi Point State Park
Lodi, NY
Lodi Point Marine Park is a boat launch and picnic site. The park has modest accommodations for boaters, picnickers and anglers. Pavilion Information Lodi Point Marina has one pavilion. The day use p
Long Point State Park - Finger Lakes
Aurora, NY
Located on the east shore of Cayuga Lake just South of Aurora NY, in Finger Lakes Wine country, Long Point State Park provides a 4-lane boat launch, a modern playground, picnic areas, fishing access,
Long Point State Park - Thousand Islands
Three Mile Bay, NY
Long Point State Park is in a remote area, offering a peaceful, relaxing camping experience. Situated on a peninsula facing Chaumont Bay on Lake Ontario, the park is small and almost completely surrou
Long Point State Park on Lake Chautauqua
Bemus Point, NY
Long Point, which juts peninsula-like into Lake Chautauqua, is one of the moraines left long ago by a retreating glacier. The park and marina comprise a day-use area with thickly-wooded areas of beech
Macomb Reservation State Park
Schuyler Falls, NY
Macomb Reservation State Park lies just outside the Adirondack Park along the Salmon River's course toward Lake Champlain. Surrounded by state land, the park has a wilderness atmosphere. Visitors can
Mark Twain State Park and Soaring Eagles Golf Course
Horseheads, NY
Named for the great 19th-century author who spent summers in the area, Mark Twain State Park is the home of one of the most scenic and challenging 18-hole courses in the area. Soaring Eagles Golf Cour
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
Brooklyn, NY
On February 1, 2020, Governor Cuomo renamed the park in honor of Marsha P Johnson, a transgender woman of color who was a pioneer of the LGBTQ civil rights movement and a prominent figure in the Stone
Mary Island State Park
1000 Islands, NY
Mary Island State Park comprises 12 heavily-wooded acres with steep rocky outcroppings offering spectacular views of the Canadian shore or the shipping channel. Boats may be beached or moored near cam
Max V. Shaul State Park
Fultonham, NY
Max V. Shaul State Park is a small, quiet camping area with 30 wooded tent and trailer sites. The group campsite is available to rent by calling the park office. The park has shady picnic grounds, a p
Mexico Point Boat Launch
Mexico, NY
Located off State Rt.104 B on County Rt 40, Mexico Point offers a large concrete boat launch into the Little Salmon River with close access to Lake Ontario. The site offers restrooms. There are no fi
Midway State Park
Bemus Point, NY
Located on the shores of beautiful Chautauqua Lake, Midway State Park is a family treasure. Originally established in 1898 as a trolley park, Midway State Park is one of the oldest continually operati
Mills Norrie State Park (Margaret Lewis Norrie)
Staatsburg, NY
Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park adjoins Ogden Mills and Ruth Livingston Mills Memorial State Park and together, comprise more than 1,000 acres. Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park offers a full menu of
Mine Kill State Park
North Blenheim, NY
Located in the scenic Schoharie Valley, Mine Kill State Park overlooks the NY Power Authority's Blenheim-Gilboa Pumped Storage Power Project. Providing good fishing opportunities, the lower reservoir
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
Kerhonkson, NY
Located in Ulster County, NY Minnewaska State Park Preserve is situated on the dramatic Shawangunk Mountain ridge, which rises more than 2,000 feet above sea level and is surrounded by rugged, rocky t
Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
Cragsmoor, NY
The Sam's Point Preserve, located on the highest section of the Shawangunk Mountains, is the most southerly section of Minnewaska State Park Preserve. The area comprises approximately 5,000 acres, and
Montauk Downs State Park
Montauk, NY
The park is best known for its Robert Trent Jones-designed, championship-length, 18-hole Montauk Downs State Park Golf Course. In addition, the park offers a driving range, six championship tennis cou
Montauk Point State Park
Montauk, NY
On the eastern tip of the South Shore of Long Island, Montauk Point State, offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean where it meets the Block Island Sound. The view is unique, because, when the wate
Moreau Lake State Park
Gansevoort, NY
Moreau Lake State Park's lake lies amid hardwood forests, pine stands, and rocky ridges. Shady groves of trees shelter picnic grounds and a pavilion overlooking the lake. Wooded campgrounds are quiet
Newtown Battlefield State Park
Elmira, NY
In August of 1779, the peace and tranquility of this forested hill was broken by the boom of cannons, the crack of musket fire, and the yells of Haudenosaunee warriors. The Continental Army was engage
Niagara Falls State Park
Niagara Falls, NY
Get closer to America's Oldest State Park at Niagara Falls State Park! Find out for yourself why millions of visitors are drawn to this magnificent natural wonder every year. With awe-inspiring scene
Nissequogue River State Park
Kings Park, NY
Nissequogue River State Park is located on the north shore of Long Island. A variety of habitats including tidal and fresh water wetlands and hardwood forests provide habitat to a variety of shore bir
Nyack Beach State Park
Nyack, NY
Nyack Beach State Park boasts 61 acres of riverfront along the Hudson in Rockland County. The most popular activities are picnicking, hiking, bicycling and fishing. Launching kayaks or windsurfers fro
Oak Orchard State Marine Park
Carlton, NY
Oak Orchard State Marine Park is a boat launch facility on Lake Ontario with fishing access and picnic areas. Pet Policy: A maximum of two pets are allowed in day use areas unless prohibited by sign
Ogden Mills & Ruth Livingston Mills State Park
Staatsburg, NY
Ogden Mills and Ruth Livingston Mills Memorial State Park adjoins Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park and together, comprise more than one thousand acres. Mills Memorial State Park is the home of Dinsmor
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Dobbs Ferry, NY
During the 1830s New York City was in dire need of a fresh water supply to combat the steady rise of disease and to fight numerous fires that often engulfed large tracts of businesses and homes. After
Old Erie Canal State Historic Park
East Syracuse, NY
Old Erie Canal State Park is a 36-mile stretch of the 363-mile Old Erie Canal, which has been designated a National Recreational Trail by the National Parks Service. The terrain is woodland and wetlan
Oquaga Creek State Park
Bainbridge, NY
Unplug and unwind! Oquaga creek has no cell or WIFI service...Take advantage and enjoy the peace...slow down, read a book, take a walk, go fishing...Get back to basics! Oquaga Creek State Park is ju
Orient Beach State Park
Orient, NY
Orient Beach State Park, located on the eastern tip of the north fork of Long Island, is a natural wonderland of waterfront with 45,000 feet of frontage on Gardiner's Bay and a rare maritime forest wi
Peebles Island State Park
Waterford, NY
For all questions regarding pavilion rentals at Peebles Island State Park, please call the Saratoga Spa State Park office at 518-584-2000 Peebles Island State Park is at the confluence of the Hudson
Pine Grove Boat Launch
Pulaski, NY
Nearby Selkirk Shores State Park, this boat launch features a shallow water launch into the Salmon River, approximately 1/2 mile to Lake Ontario. The boat launch is minutes from local hotels and camp
Pinnacle State Park
Addison, NY
Pinnacle State Park has breathtaking views and tremendous vistas, including the Canisteo River Valley, Harris Hill and the village of Addison. The park is known for its challenging 9-hole golf course,
Pixley Falls State Park
Boonville, NY
Pixley Falls State Park's main attraction is the 50-foot waterfall, close to the picnic area. This picturesque park also features steep, wooded hills and a mountain stream. A nature trail meanders thr
Point Au Roche State Park
Plattsburgh, NY
Point Au Roche State Park, on the northwestern shore of Lake Champlain, is a mixture of open and forested areas, most of them natural and undeveloped. The park's large day-use area has a protected, sa
Reservoir State Park
Niagara Falls, NY
Reservoir State Park, Town of Niagara Route 31, is a favorite of local residents in Niagara County. The park has two tennis courts, seven softball diamonds, four basketball courts, a roller hockey cou
Riverbank State Park
New York, NY
On September 5th, 2017, the park was renamed in honor of Assemblyman Herman "Denny" Farrell to Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park after his 42 years of public service to the community. Denny Farrell
Robert G. Wehle State Park
Henderson, NY
Robert G. Wehle State Park is the region's newest park. The former estate of Mr. Wehle, the park boasts 1,100 acres and over 17,000 ft of spectacular Lake Ontario shoreline. Among the facilities immed
Robert H. Treman State Park
Ithaca, NY
Robert H. Treman State Park is an area of wild beauty, with the rugged gorge called Enfield Glen as its scenic highlight. Winding trails follow the gorge past 12 waterfalls, including the 115-foot Luc
Robert Moses State Park - Long Island
Babylon, NY
Robert Moses State Park is an ocean beachfront facility that attracts nearly 3.8 million visitors annually and boasts a shoreline of nearly five miles. As the most western point of Fire Island, the pa
Robert Moses State Park - Thousand Islands
Massena, NY
Robert Moses State Park is located partly on the mainland and partly on Barnhart Island. Visitors reach the park through a tunnel under the Eisenhower Lock. The park is spacious, home to a large varie
Robert V. Riddell State Park
Davenport, NY
Robert V. Riddell State Park offers more than 2,000 acres of fields and forested woodlands located in the Susquehanna River Valley. The park is named for Robert V. Riddell of Coliersville who believe
Roberto Clemente State Park
Bronx, NY
Roberto Clemente State Park is a 25-acre waterfront park located along the Harlem River in the Bronx. The park offers a variety of recreational and cultural activities year-round for youth, adults, se
Rock Island Lighthouse State Park
Fishers Landing, NY
Now Open! Come visit the historic Rock Island Lighthouse on the beautiful St. Lawrence Seaway. When you visit, climb the stairs of the lighthouse and enjoy a bird's eye view from the lantern room. Tou
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Pleasantville, NY
Rockefeller State Park Preserve offers quiet countryside walks of all lengths through forested hills and valleys surrounding sunlit pastoral fields. Thirty miles north of New York City, the property i
Rockland Lake State Park
Valley Cottage, NY
Rockland lake State Park's lake is located on a ridge of Hook Mountain above the west bank of the Hudson River. The park offers a new water complex featuring a huge 25,000 square foot zero entrance sw
Sampson State Park
Romulus, NY
Encompassing just over 2000 acres on the eastern shore of Seneca Lake, Sampson State Park features camping and boating as the primary recreational activities. The park has 243 electric campsites. The
Sandy Island Beach State Park
Pulaski, NY
Sandy Island Beach State Park is part of the Eastern Lake Ontario Dune and Wetland System, a 17 mile stretch which extends from the Town of Richland, Oswego County, north along Lake Ontario to Jeffers
Saratoga Lake State Boat Launch
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Lake State Boat Launch, located on Route 9P on beautiful Saratoga Lake, is open year-round and has parking capacity for up to 100 trailers. Pet Policy: A maximum of two pets are allow
Saratoga Spa State Park
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Spa State Park, distinguished by its classical architecture and listed as a National Historic Landmark, is noted for its diverse cultural, aesthetic and recreational resources. In addition to
Schodack Island State Park
Schodack Landing, NY
Schodack Island State Park sits off the eastern shore of the Hudson River just south of Albany. Approximately seven miles of Hudson River and Schodack Creek shoreline bound the 1,052-acre site. The pa
Schunnemunk State Park
New Windsor, NY
Schunnemunk has over 3,300 acres of rolling meadow and spectacular mountain top. Hikers encounter elevations up to 1664 feet and thrilling 360 degree views of adjacent valleys, portions of the distant
Sebago Cabin Camp - Harriman State Park
Suffern, NY
The Sebago Cabin Camp in Harriman State Park is on Lake Sebago. The camp offers rustic cabins and full service cottages. Also available: row boat rentals, beach, biking and hiking, organized sports, S
Selkirk Shores State Park
Pulaski, NY
In addition to spectacular sunsets over one of the Great Lakes, visitors to Selkirk Shores State Park can expect outstanding fishing and popular hiking and biking trails that lead to a lush mix of mea
Seneca Lake State Park
Geneva, NY
Seneca Lake State Park overlooks blue water, creating a relaxing experience for swimmers and picnickers. Children will be especially delighted with our Sprayground and Playground facilities. The Spray
Shadmoor State Park
Montauk, NY
Ninety-nine acre Shadmoor State Park, located one quarter-mile east of Montauk Village, features more than 2,400 feet of ocean beach accessed by two stairways. The park, named for its open, rolling ge
Silver Lake State Park
Castile, NY
Silver Lake State Park provides a boat launch facility for boating and fishing on the lake. The area also has picnic facilities and a comfort station which is open year round. The upland section of t
Silver Mine - Harriman State Park
Sloatsburg, NY
The Silver Mine area of Harriman State Park offers picnic grounds, fishing and hiking. Biking - helmets required. Fishing - NYS fishing license required. Launch Sites - Boat permit required. *2020 P
Southwick Beach State Park
Henderson, NY
Southwick Beach State Park is spacious and popular, known for outstanding swimming and sunning on its long sandy beach. Campers and day-users enjoy picnicking, hiking and games on the playing fields.
St. Lawrence State Park Golf Course
Ogdensburg, NY
Originally owned by five area golfers as a private 9-hole club more than 75 years ago, St. Lawrence State Park was purchased by the state in the mid 1960s. With its long, sweeping hills and pond, the
State Park at the Fair
Syracuse, NY
While visiting the New York State Fair this summer be sure to stop at the State Park at the Fair and sample some of our programs in an oasis-like park setting around the reflecting pool in front of th
Sterling Forest State Park
Tuxedo Park, NY
Sterling Forest State Park comprises 21,935.08 acres of nearly pristine natural refuge amidst of one of the nation's most densely populated areas, a remarkable piece of woodland, a watershed for milli
Stony Brook State Park
Dansville, NY
Stony Brook State Park features a rugged gorge in the rolling hills of Western New York. You can enjoy the park's rich scenery while camping, picnicking, swimming or hiking. The North Entrance for da
Storm King State Park
Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY
Storm King State Park offers unsurpassed views of the Catskills and the Hudson Valley. Hikers and hunters enjoy this undisturbed green space. Park is undeveloped. There are no toilets and limited park
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Kings Park, NY
Offering one of the most stunning views of the Long Island Sound with Connecticut in the distance, Sunken Meadow State Park has a wide range of topography that sustains a variety of flora and fauna. T
Sunset Bay State Marine Park
Irving, NY
Sunset Bay State Marine Park is located on Cattaraugus Creek near the river's mouth with easy access onto Lake Erie. The park has modest accommodations for boaters, picnickers and anglers. The site ha
Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area
Copake Falls, NY
Taconic State Park is located along 16 miles of the Taconic Mountain Range, sharing a border with Massachusetts and Connecticut. Two developed areas, Copake Falls and Rudd Pond, offer an extensive tra
Taconic State Park - Rudd Pond Area
Millerton, NY
Taconic State Park is located along 16 miles of the Taconic Mountain Range, sharing a border with Massachusetts and Connecticut. Two developed areas, Copake Falls and Rudd Pond, offer an extensive tra
Tallman Mountain State Park
Sparkill, NY
Tallman Mountain State Park comprises wooded country on the easterly slope of the Palisades uplands overlooking the Hudson and Piermont Marsh, which lies between the river and the slope. The marsh is
Taughannock Falls State Park
Trumansburg, NY
Taughannock Falls State Park's namesake waterfall is one of the outstanding natural attractions of the Northeast. Taughannock Falls plunges 215 feet past rocky cliffs that tower nearly 400 feet above
Thacher State Park
Voorheesville, NY
Thacher State Park is situated along the Helderberg Escarpment, one of the richest fossil-bearing formations in the world. Even as it safeguards six miles of limestone cliff-face, rock-strewn slopes,
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
East Berne, NY
Thompson's Lake Campground, nestled in the mountains just four miles from the Helderberg Escarpment, is a popular camping ground and recreation area. Conveniently located within Thacher State Park, th
Trail View State Park
Woodbury, NY
Trail View is a 400-acre, 7.4-mile linear park that serves as a link along the Nassau/Suffolk Greenbelt Trail that extends from Cold Spring Harbor State Park on the north shore of Suffolk County to Be
Two Rivers State Park Recreation Area
Waverly, NY
Two Rivers State Park Recreation Area offer miles of hiking and mountain biking trails to enjoy. From a beautiful hilltop vista of the Chemung and Susquehanna River valleys below to the small babbling
Valley Stream State Park
Valley Stream, NY
Valley Stream State Park is a day-use picnic facility next to a highly-developed residential area. The park offers picnic areas with tables, fireplaces and grills; children's play areas; horseshoe, vo
Verona Beach State Park
Verona Beach, NY
Verona Beach State Park, located on the eastern shore of Oneida Lake, is a picnicker's and camper's delight. Shaded picnic areas and the campground are adjacent to the beach with an excellent view of
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
Highland, NY
In October 2009, the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park opened as a legacy project of the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial. The park provides access to the Hudson River's breathtaking
Waterson Point State Park
Fineview, NY
Waterson Point State Park is small and picturesque, ideal for the fisherman and boating enthusiast who wishes to escape the hustle and bustle of the larger parks. The two docks provide overnight and d
Watkins Glen State Park
Watkins Glen, NY
Watkins Glen State Park is the most famous of the Finger Lakes State Parks, with a reputation for leaving visitors spellbound. Within two miles, the glen's stream descends 400 feet past 200-foot cliff
Wellesley Island State Park
Fineview, NY
Wellesley Island State Park is the largest camping complex in the Thousand Islands region with 432 campsites. Within this rustic paradise, fishing is excellent--particularly for perch, smallmouth bass
Westcott Beach State Park
Henderson, NY
Westcott Beach State Park is a popular day-use and camping park on Lake Ontario, with rolling, wooded hills and open, grassy meadows sheltered by Henderson Bay. It offers restful campsites located on
Whetstone Gulf State Park
Lowville, NY
Whetstone Gulf State Park is built in and around a three-mile-long gorge cut into the eastern edge of the Tug Hill Plateau. The gorge is one of the most spectacular scenic vistas east of the Rocky Mou
Whirlpool State Park
Niagara Falls, NY
Whirlpool State Park has two levels -- the street level has many scenic overlooks with spectacular views of the Whirlpool and rapids. There are picnic facilities and a playground, as well as the gorge
Wildwood State Park
Wading River, NY
Wildwood State Park comprises 600 acres of undeveloped hardwood forest terminating on the high bluff overlooking Long Island Sound. Trailer and tent sites are available for campers. Swimmers can take
Wilson-Tuscarora State Park
Wilson, NY
Wilson-Tuscarora State Park is a well-preserved natural area for many varieties of plants and wildlife, encompassing 476.5 acres of mature woods, open meadows and marshland. Tuscarora Bay, divided fro
Wonder Lake State Park
Patterson, NY
Converted from a 1920's summer home in the town of Patterson, Wonder Lake is a hiker's delight of 8.6 miles of marked trails. Walk on what were historically bridle trails around scenic Wonder Lake in
Woodlawn Beach State Park
Blasdell, NY
Please note this park accepts the Empire Passport, but does not sell it. Woodlawn Beach State Park is located on the eastern-most terminus of Lake Erie. Within the Buffalo metropolitan area, the park