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Hit the Beaches this Summer
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Put your toes in the Sand, go Swimming
or just enjoy a Spectacular Sunset by the Glistening Waters
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> Enjoy Camping at Allegany State Park
2373 ASP Route 1, Salamanca, NY 14779
Allegany State Park in Western NY offers 18 hiking trails, three of which have been developed as self-guided nature trails, paved biking trails and more...
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> Arrowhead Park
160 Route 28, Inlet, NY 13360
Located on beautiful Fourth Lake, guest can enjoy spectacular sunsets, swimming, tennis, baseball, picnics and playing on the playground.
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> Beaver Island State Park
2136 Oakfield Road, Grand Island, NY 14072
This 950-acre park has a half-mile sandy beach for swimming, an adjacent 80- slip marina, an 18-hole championship golf course and more...
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> Beaver Pond Campground
700 Kanawauke Road, Stony Point, NY 10980
Located in Harriman State Park and adjacent to Lake Welch, the campground offers access to swimming beaches, hiking trails and neighboring state park facilities.
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> Bowman Lake State Park
745 Bliven Sherman Road, Oxford, NY 13830
Bowman Lake features a sandy beach and shady campsites for both tents and trailers, rustic cabins, a nature center and more...
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> Buffalo Harbor State Park
1111 Fuhrmann Boulevard, Buffalo, NY 14203
The first state park in the city of Buffalo, Buffalo Harbor offers beautiful views of Lake Erie and adjacent to the popular Tifft Nature Preserve.
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> Camp at Fair Haven Beach State Park
14985 State Park Rd, Sterling, NY 13156
The park features 1,500 feet of beautiful sandy beach with campgrounds and cabin areas nestled within its woodlands...
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> Caroga Campground
3043 NY-29A, Gloversville, NY 12078
Caroga Lake Campground features more than 100 large and level sites that can accommodate the smallest tent to 40' RVs, some designated as accessible for the mobility impaired.
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> Cayuga Lake State Park
2678 Lower Lake Road, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Just 6 miles east of the village of Seneca Falls, Cayuga Lake State Park is a 188-acre state park located on the north end of the lake.
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> Chenango County – in the “Center of it All”
15 S. Broad St., Norwich, NY 13815
Nestled among the hills of South-Central New York, Chenango County warmly invites you to their neck of the woods for your next family vacation or romantic getaway
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> Chenango Valley State Park
153 State Park Road, Chenango Forks, NY 13746
A product of the ice age, Chenango Valley State Park boasts two kettle lakes, originating from when the last glacier retreated
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> Cherry Plain State Park
10 State Park Road, Petersburg, NY 12138
The 175-acre Cherry Plain State Park features a sandy beach on Black River Pond, with bathhouse and comfort station nearby as well as picnic grounds and a boat launch.
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> Coles Creek State Park
13003 NY-37, Waddington, NY 13694
Coles Creek State Park has wooded and open campsites for both tents and RVs and it is not far from the swimming beach on Lake St. Lawrence.
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> Croton Point Park
Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
Situated on a peninsula on the east shore of the Hudson River, this 508-acre park offers year-round events and activities along with camping, hiking, swimming and fishing.
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> Cumberland Bay State Park
152 Cumberland Head Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
This popular park is set on the western shore of gorgeous Lake Champlain and features a large, natural sandy beach, picnic grounds and tent and RV campsites.
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> Darien Lakes State Park
10475 Harlow Road, Darien Center, NY 14040
This 1,845-acre state park is a nice mix of hills, beautiful woodlands, ravines and streams yet it is only 3.9 miles from the exciting Darien Lake Theme Park Resort.
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> Delta Lake State Park
8797 NY-46, Rome, NY 13440
Delta Lake State Park is open year-round and is located on a peninsula extending into Delta Reservoir.
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> Evangola State Park
10191 Old Lake Shore Road, Irving, NY 14081
Evangola State Park's beautiful arc-shaped shoreline and natural sand beach on Lake Erie feature low cliffs of Angola shale that line the edge of the beach.
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> Fahnestock State Park
Clarence Fahnestock State Park, Putnam Valley, NY 10579
This 14,086-acre park covers land in Putnam and Dutchess counties and boasts hiking trails, picnic areas, a scenic campground, and plenty of opportunities for boating, hunting, fishing, and birding.
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> Fahnestock State Park Campground
Clarence Fahnestock State Park, Putnam Valley, NY 10579
This 14,086-acre park’s scenic campground, formed along the park's natural rock ridges, provides 80 campsites, each with a picnic table, charcoal grill, and fire ring.
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> Hit the White Sandy Beach at Fair Haven State Park
14985 State Park Rd, Sterling, NY 13156
Located minutes from Fair Haven, Fair Haven Beach State Park has one of the finest public lakefronts in Upstate NY.
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> Glimmerglass State Park
1527 County Road 31, Cooperstown, NY 13326
Glimmerglass State Park encompasses the historic Hyde Hall Mansion, Hyde Hall Covered Bridge - the oldest existing covered bridge in the United States.
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> Grafton Lakes State Park
100 Grafton Lakes State Park Way, Cropseyville, NY 12052
Nearly 2,500 acres, Grafton Lakes State Park is situated between the Taconic and Hudson Valleys and features six ponds for fishing, canoeing, kayaking and sailing.
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> Plan your Vacation on the Great Lakes Seaway Trail
332 Prospect Street Niagara Falls, NY 14303
From Niagara Falls to the Thousand Islands & more, this Journey along the Seaway Trail is Pure Upstate NY !
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> Green Lakes State Park
7900 Green Lakes Rd, Fayetteville, NY 13066
Green Lakes State Park is unique for its two glacially formed, meromictic lakes, two of only a few lakes in the U.S. that are.
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> Hamlin Beach State Park
1 Hamlin Beach State Park, Hamlin, NY 14464
Hamlin Beach State Park offers sandy beaches, tent and trailer campsites and miles of nature and hiking trails.
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> Harriman State Park
Seven Lakes Drive / Bear Mountain Circle Ramapo, NY 10974
Boasting more than 44,000 acres, Harriman State Park is the second-largest park in the New York state parks system.
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> Higley Flow State Park
442 Cold Brook Dr., Colton, NY 13625
Nestled among the Adirondack foothills, this 1,115-acre state park offers spacious campsites and a sandy beach on the reservoir of the picturesque Raquette River.
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> Horan’s Landing
57 River St., Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
This one-acre riverside park offers dpublic access to the Hudson River and features a riverside path, boat launch site, sandy beach and grassy picnic area.
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> Inlet, NY - The little Town that Could
160 Route 28, Inlet, NY 13360
With a waterfront location surrounded by the six million-acre Adirondack Park, Inlet boasts a wide-range of activities, events and beauty year-round.
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> Jacques Cartier State Park
Route 12 Morristown, NY 13664
Known for its unlimited boating opportunities and excellent fishing, Jacques Cartier State Park has a sheltered bay protecting the sandy swimming beach and campers dock.
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> Keewaydin State Park
45165 NY-12, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
Perched on the magnificent St. Lawrence River, Keewaydin offers many prime campsites overlooking the river along with excellent boating and fishing.
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> Keuka Lake State Park
3560 Pepper Road, Keuka Park, NY 14478
Located in the heart of wine country, Keuka Lake State Park offers amazing views of vineyard-covered slopes and access to both the Keuka and Seneca Lake Winery trails.
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> Lake Erie State Park
5838 Route 5, Brocton, NY 14716
Located on 355 acres, this park offers breathtaking views from its high bluffs overlooking beautiful Lake Erie and features a shoreline covering more than three quarters of a mile.
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> Lake George Beachs
139 Beach Road, Lake George, NY 12845
Set on the southern shore of Lake George, this popular beach known as "Million Dollar Beach," offers lifeguards, showers and changing rooms, picnic areas with grills and of course, plenty of swimming.
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> Long Point State Park on Lake Chautauqua
4459 NY-430, Bemus Point, NY 14712
The 320-acre day-use park and marina offer a modern boat launch and marina while the lake provides excellent fishing opportunities and has a swimming beach and bath house.
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> Luzerne State Campground
892 Lake Ave., Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
Located on Fourth Lake, this family-friendly campground is within the Lake George region, which offers some of the most diverse recreational opportunities in New York State.
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> Macomb Reservation State Park
201 Campsite Road, Schuyler Falls, NY 12985
Set alongside the along the Salmon River's course toward Lake Champlain, Macomb Reservation has an exciting wilderness atmosphere and offers wooded campsites
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> Mongaup Pond Campground
231 Mongaup Pond Road, Livingston Manor, NY 12758
Set on a 120-acre lake, Montgaup Pond offers large, wooded tent and trailer sites, many on the lake, including eight handicap accessible sites.
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> Moreau Lake State Park
605 Old Saratoga Road, Gansevoort, NY 12831
The 4,531-acre state park Moreau Lake State Park is open year-round and features a beautiful lake with peaceful wooded campgrounds.
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> Nicks Lake Campgrounds
278 Bisby Rd, Old Forge, NY 13420
Located in the Black River Wild Forest, this campground has 112 campsites, a picnic area, large beach with lifeguards and more than five miles of hiking trails.
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> Oquaga Creek State Park
5995 County Road 20, Bainbridge, NY 13733
The 1,385-acre Oquaga Creek State Park features the 55-acre Arctic Lake with a sandy beach, wooded campsites, nature and hiking trails and primitive wooded campsites.
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> Robert Moses State Park
32 Beach Marina Road, Massena, NY 13662
Home to a large variety of flora and fauna, the park's nature, hiking and skiing trails wind through fields, forests and wetlands, with overlooks showcasing spectacular views.
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> Rolling Hills Birding Trail
7900 Green Lakes Rd, Fayetteville, NY 13066
Green Lakes State Park was established in 1928, and has excellent birding trails, and boating sites. It has two glacially formed lakes, and rolling, wooded hills ..
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> Sampson State Park
6040-6144 New York 96A, Romulus, NY 14541
With a little more than 2,000 acres on the eastern shore of Seneca Lake, Sampson State Park is ideal for a variety of recreational activities, especially camping and boating.
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> Sandy Island Beach State Park
3387 County Route 15, Pulaski, NY 13142
Sandy Island Beach State Park is a New York State park on the eastern shore of Lake Ontario boasting is a 1,500-foot natural sandy beach.
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> Sebago Cabin Camp
Seven Lakes Drive, Harriman State Park, NY 10901
Set on Lake Sebago in Harriman State Park, the camp offers rustic cabins and full-service cottages.
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> Selkirk Shores State Park
7101 State Route 3, Pulaski, NY 13142
Selkirk Shores State Park is a 990-acre state park located on the eastern shore of beautiful Lake Ontario.
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> Seneca Lake State Park
100 Waterloo Geneva Road, Geneva, NY 14456
Picnic and cool off at Seneca Lake State Park. Children will be especially enthralled by the park's playground and Sprayground facilities.
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> Sodus Beach Park
7958 Wickham Blvd, Sodus Point, NY 14555
This beach has a guarded swimming, fishing, restrooms, bathhouse, playground, hand boat launch, pavilion and grills.
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> Play by the Water at Southwick Beach State Park
8119 Southwicks Pl, Woodville, NY 13650
Just 8 miles south of Henderson Harbor, Southwick Beach State Park on Great Lake Ontario is known for its inviting, warm sandy beach.
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> Sylvan Beach Amusement Park
112 Bridge Street, Sylvan Beach, NY 13157
Set on the scenic shores of Oneida Lake, Sylvan Beach Amusement Park holds fun and excitement for the whole family!
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> Sylvan Lake Beach Park Inc.
18 Mcdonnells Lane, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
Set on a private beach along the scenic shores of Sylvan Lake, this 65-acre wooded campground offers both rustic tent and RV sites with full hookup. Seasonal sites are also available.
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> Taughannock Falls State Park
1740 Taughannock Boulevard, Trumansburg, NY 14886
The 750-acre state park offers seasonal camping with campsites and cabins overlook Cayuga Lake and it has a marina, boat launch, beach.
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> Verona Beach State Park
6541 Lakeshore Road South, Route 13, Verona Beach, NY 13162
Located on the eastern shore of glistening Oneida Lake, Verona Beach State Park is a picnicker's and camper's delight.
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> Waubeeka Family Campground
133 Farm Road, Copake, NY 12516
Waubeeka Family Campground offers RV and tent sites, along with cabin rentals in spacious, wooded sites spread out over 150 acres on the shores of two lakes.
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> Wellesley Island State Park
44927 Cross Island Road, Fineview, NY 13640
Wellesley Island State Park has the largest camping complex in the Thousand Islands region.
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> Westcott Beach State Park
Route 3, Henderson, NY 13650
Westcott Beach State Park on Lake Ontario features rolling, wooded hills and open, grassy meadows sheltered by Henderson Bay.
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> Wilson-Tuscarora State Park
371 W. Lake Road, Wilson, NY 14172
Wilson-Tuscarora State Park has a boat launch and marina and the park's four-mile nature trail is great for hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
