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1000 Acres Ranch Resort
This all-inclusive dude ranch provides a true Adirondack experience featuring horseback riding, nature trails, kayaking, tubing, events and so much more. ..
The Vast Adirondack Park draws Visitors from all over the World
The amazing Adirondacks offer the highest peaks in New York State, thousands of miles of hiking trails and canoe routes, numerous scenic highways and byways and unending recreational fun.
Enjoy Camping In New York's largest State Park
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...
Autumn Outing on the Raquette River
This autumn, join a NYS Licensed Guide and Wild Center Naturalist on an interpretive canoe paddle along the Raquette River’s oxbow.
Bahar Preserve and Carpenter Falls
Near Skaneateles Lake, Bahar Preserve's dramatic forest and gorge landscape offers hikers a dramatic view of the 100-foot deep Bear Swamp Creek Ravine.
Bear Mountain State Park
Bear Mountain State Park offers a large play field, shaded picnic groves, lake and river fishing access, a swimming pool, Trailside Museums and Zoo, hiking, biking and more...
Beaver Island State Park
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...
Beaver Pond Campground
Located in Harriman State Park and adjacent to Lake Welch, the campground offers access to swimming beaches, hiking trails and neighboring state park facilities.
Bowman Lake State Park
Bowman Lake features a sandy beach and shady campsites for both tents and trailers, rustic cabins, a nature center and more...
Buffalo Harbor State Park
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.
Buffalo RiverWorks
Set along the banks of the Buffalo River, Buffalo RiverWorks is a premier waterfront destination offering boating, skating, hockey, curling, roller skating, sports, music and entertainment and more...
Camillus Erie Canal Park Trail/Jordan Canal Park Trail
Camillus Erie Canal Park is nestled between Nine Mile Creek and a wooded hillside near Camillus.
Canalside Buffalo
Known as the "Inner Harbor" of Buffalo on 21 historic waterfront acres, Canalside is a considered the jewel in Buffalo’s crown, hosting more than 1,000 events and festivals throughout the year
Canandaigua Sailboarding
Canandaigua Sailboarding offers rentals for windsurfing, kayaks, scuba diving and hydro bikes, as well as lessons
Cattaraugus County
Cattaraugus County has it all - thriving communities, rolling farmlands, forests, scenic waterways and wooded hilltops overlooking valleys sculptured by glaciers of the Ice Age.
Cayuga County – Where Beauty, History and Fun Beckon
Escape to Cayuga County in the Finger Lakes to find crystal clear lakes, historic attractions, charming villages and discover how this vibrant county is home to innovative inventions and concepts that shaped America.
Cayuga Lake State Park
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.
Chenango County – in the “Center of it All”
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
Chenango Valley State Park
A product of the ice age, Chenango Valley State Park boasts two kettle lakes, originating from when the last glacier retreated
Cherry Plain State Park
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.
Classic Adventures - Erie Canal
The Erie Canal tour one of the flattest and easiest cycles, offering moderate daily distances with much of the riding on safe canal paths separate from road traffic.
Coles Creek State Park
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.
Croton Point Park
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.
Cumberland Bay State Park
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.
Darien Lakes State Park
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.
Delaware County - where options abound year round!
Separated from the state of Pennsylvania by the Delaware River, Delaware County is the largest and most western of the four counties in the Catskill Mountain offering beauty, adventure and an abundance of activities all year round.
Delaware Park
Considered Buffalo’s “Central Park,” one of the most prominent features in the park is the Marcy Casino Building, built for the 1901 fair ..
Delta Lake State Park
Delta Lake State Park is open year-round and is located on a peninsula extending into Delta Reservoir.
Eel Weir State Park
Located on the Oswegatchie River just two miles from Black Lake, Eel Weir State Park is known for its great fishing...
Erie Canal Adventures
Get ready for adventure! Erie Canal Adventures rents out fully outfitted, specially designed Canal Boat, letting you be your own Captain on the Erie Canal...
Rent Bikes & Kayaks Along the Historic Erie Canal
Book Now! The Erie Canal Boat Company offers exciting Recreational biking and kayaking in Fairport & Lockport ..
Esopus Bend Nature Preserve
This unique 161-acre preserve is located partially within both the village and town of Saugerties, punctuated by a dramatic bend in the Esopus Creek less than a mile from the Hudson River.
Evangola State Park
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.
Fahnestock State Park
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.
Fahnestock State Park Campground
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.
Four Mile Creek State Park
Located just 15 minutes north of the famous Niagara Falls, Four Mile Creek offers both camping and glamping close to all of the exciting attractions Niagara Falls holds.
Gilbert Lake State Park
Most of this 1,584-acre state park along with its lake and three ponds is nestled in the wooded foothills of the Catskill Mountains.
Glimmerglass State Park
Glimmerglass State Park encompasses the historic Hyde Hall Mansion, Hyde Hall Covered Bridge - the oldest existing covered bridge in the United States.
Golden Hill State Park
Golden Hill State Park includes the decommissioned landmark, The Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse, which is available for rental year-round.
Grafton Lakes State Park
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.
Great Bear Recreational Area
With 444 acres along the east bank of the Oswego River, the Great Bear Springs Recreation Area features a mix of marked trails, forests, fields & wetlands.
Plan your Vacation on the Great Lakes Seaway Trail
From Niagara Falls to the Thousand Islands & more, this Journey along the Seaway Trail is Pure Upstate NY !
Greene County
Nestled among the highest of the Catskill Mountains and the lush Hudson River Valley, Greene County offers year-round recreation, an abundance of attractions, diverse lodging, restaurants, and unique cultural events.
Hamlin Beach State Park
Hamlin Beach State Park offers sandy beaches, tent and trailer campsites and miles of nature and hiking trails.
Harriman State Park
Boasting more than 44,000 acres, Harriman State Park is the second-largest park in the New York state parks system.
Higley Flow State Park
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.
Hiking at Glens Falls Canal Trail
The last remaining original canal in New York State, the nine-mile trail begins at the Feeder Dam in Glens Falls and will bring you by a portion of the few remaining sections of the original 1820s canal system.
Horan’s Landing
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.
Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve
Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve offers outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, hiking, and birding and Breakneck Ridge trail, rated by Newsweek as one of the top 10-day hikes in America.
Inlet, NY - The little Town that Could
With a waterfront location surrounded by the six million-acre Adirondack Park, Inlet boasts a wide-range of activities, events and beauty year-round.
Jacques Cartier State Park
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.
Kensico Reservoir
Built in 1885, this historic reservoir offers a trout-stocked lake for fishing as well as boating along with an historic dam featuring a park with a playground and nature trails.
Keuka Lake State Park
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.
Lake Durant State Park
Offering relaxing, peaceful beauty and breathtaking views of Blue Mountain, Lake Durant Campground is picturesquely seated on the eastern shore of Lake Durant.
Lake Erie State Park
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.
Lake George Battleground State Campground
Just 1/4 mile south of the Village of Lake George and near Prospect Mountain Veterans Memorial Parkway, this campground offers many spectacular views of the surrounding area.
Lakeside Beach State Park
Lakeside Beach State Park offers an outstanding panoramic view of Lake Ontario and surrounding farms and fruit orchards.
Lander's River Trips Skinners Falls
Landers offers eight different riverside locations to launch rafts, canoes, kayaks and tubes from and three riverside campgrounds.
Letchworth State Park
Letchworth State Park, the 'Grand Canyon of the East' has amazing hiking trails and one of the largest waterfalls in the eastern U.S..
Long Dock Park
A former 19th-century ferry terminal on the Hudson river has been transformed into Long Dock Par, a riverfront destination in Beacon.
Long Point State Park on Lake Chautauqua
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.
Lucille Ball Memorial Park
This charming park on Chautauqua Lake, in Lucille Ball's hometown, features two sculptures of the Queen of Comedy.
Luzerne State Campground
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.
Macomb Reservation State Park
Set alongside the along the Salmon River's course toward Lake Champlain, Macomb Reservation has an exciting wilderness atmosphere and offers wooded campsites
Mine Kill State Park
Located in the scenic Schoharie Valley, the 500-acre state park is named for Mine Kill Creek, which runs through a narrow gorge in the park and features the 80-foot Mine Kill Falls.
Minna Anthony Nature Center
Just 8.3 miles from Alexandria Bay, the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center is one of the largest nature centers in the state park system and in New York State.
Mirror Lake
Named for its calming aura and its resemblance to a mirror, Mirror Lake is right in the center of Lake Placid, reflecting the quaint and charming village in its waters.
Mongaup Pond Campground
Set on a 120-acre lake, Montgaup Pond offers large, wooded tent and trailer sites, many on the lake, including eight handicap accessible sites.
Moreau Lake State Park
The 4,531-acre state park Moreau Lake State Park is open year-round and features a beautiful lake with peaceful wooded campgrounds.
Nicks Lake Campgrounds
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.
Nyack - where Art, year-round Recreation & Culture come together
A vibrant artistic and cultural center, Nyack is known for its unique shops, world-class cuisine, craft beverages, art galleries, music, theater and more!
Oquaga Creek State Park
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.
Orange County
Go See Orange County! Located just 60 minutes from NYC, Orange County is one of the most attractive areas in the New York metropolitan area and Hudson Valley.
Oswego County - has Everything you Need !
Historic Oswego County offers year-round fun, natural beauty and outdoor activities of every kind highlight every season - making it an outdoor enthusiast's dream.
Find Outdoor Fun with Oswego Expeditions
Anchored in the Port City of Oswego, Oswego Expeditions offers Kayaking and Year-round recreational activities.
Putnam County - A Treasure Trove of Beauty and Fun!
Seated on the eastern banks of the Hudson River - Putnam County is a jewel among the Empire State's counties.
Robert Moses State Park
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.
Rocking Horse Ranch Resort
This exciting all-inclusive Hudson Valley family resort features timber lodges that come with year-round horseback riding, a fun park with arcades, bounce structures, indoor splash pools, nightly entertainment and more!
Rockland County – Step into the Gateway
Renowned as the “Gateway to the Hudson Valley region,” Rockland County is set along the majestic Hudson River featuring quaint villages, spectacular river views, and outdoor recreation – all just 30 miles north of New York City!
Rolling Hills Birding Trail
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 ..
Sail into the Adventure you've Dreamed About
Sail Ontario offers fantastic Sailing Charter opportunities on northeast Lake Ontario from Sackets Harbor in the Thousand Islands.
Salmon River (Selkirk) Light
Whether it is fishing, relaxing or discovering a unique historic landmark, Salmon River Lighthouse Marina offers the chance to enjoy it all.
Sampson State Park
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.
Schodack Island State Park
Recreational activities abound at Schodack Island State Park with picnicking, fishing, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and access to ice skating and snowshoe trail in the winter.
Sebago Cabin Camp
Set on Lake Sebago in Harriman State Park, the camp offers rustic cabins and full-service cottages.
St. Lawrence County
Founded in 1802 and named for the Saint Lawrence River, this county is the largest county in New York State and features an enchanting mix rural mix of farms, forests and small towns.
Enjoy Kayaking with Storm King Adventure Tours
Let certified kayak experts guide you through a variety of tours. Tours include Bannerman Island, Fishkill Creek, Cornwall Bay and more.
Sullivan County – So Unexpected
This legendary vacationland – just 90 minutes from Manhattan - is where the unexpected meets whimsical and where visitors have flocked here to stay, fish, and relax since the 19th century.
Taughannock Falls State Park
The 750-acre state park offers seasonal camping with campsites and cabins overlook Cayuga Lake and it has a marina, boat launch, beach.
Get Up Close to Nature at The Wild Center
Walk among the treetops of the Adirondack forest where you can view animals and nature in their natural setting.
Troy Downtown Marina
The Troy Downtown Marina offers transient-only docking, fuel, is pet-friendly and kayaks can also be rented and launched at the marina.
Turtle Cove Resort & Marina
Set on beautiful Sodus Bay, this waterfront resort has more than 20 basic, secure boat slips, a restaurant and full bar, cottages and cabins to rent and more...
Verona Beach State Park
Located on the eastern shore of glistening Oneida Lake, Verona Beach State Park is a picnicker's and camper's delight.
Walk above the Treetops at the Wild Center
Take a Walk on the Wild Side at the Wild Center and See the Adirondacks and its Animals !
Waubeeka Family Campground
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.
Whetstone Gulf State Park Camping
Whetstone Gulf State Park campground is nestled in a three-mile-long gorge cut into the eastern edge of the Tug Hill Plateau.
Take an Amazing River Ride with Whitewater Challengers
Whitewater Challengers' Hudson River rafting experience provides 15 miles of action and dozens of breath-taking rapids on this whitewater adventure.
Wild Waters Outdoor Center
Located in the pristine Adirondacks just outside of Lake George, Wild Waters gives the option to raft the thrilling class-III-IV Hudson River Gorge or the fun class-II-III Sacandaga River.
Wilderness Voyageurs
Pedal your way through 1800s historic commercial port cities, explore canal locks, and ride 100 miles of the Erie Canalway, a National Heritage Corridor.
Wilson-Tuscarora State Park
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.