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Enjoy Upstate's Beautiful State Parks Any Time of Year
From pristine mountain lakes to shimmering waterfalls and white sandy beaches, each State Park is unique unto itself, and offers Upstate Adventure close to Nature. Favorite seasonal pastimes include beach-going, swimming, hiking & biking, camping & RVing, fishing, bird watching, fall leaf peeping, and skiing in winter.
Find Parks by Region
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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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> Bear Mountain State Park
Route 9W North, Bear Mountain, NY 10911
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...
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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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> 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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> Burnham Point State Park
340765 NYS Route 12E, Cape Vincent, NY 13618
Located on the beautiful St. Lawrence River, Burnham Point State Park is small and quiet with lightly-wooded campsites, ideal for boating, fishing and relaxing.
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> Buttermilk Falls State Park
106 E. Buttermilk Falls Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
Buttermilk Falls takes its name from the foaming cascade formed by Buttermilk Creek, which descends 500 feet and forms a natural pool for swimming.
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> Canoe-Picnic Point State Park
36661 Cedar Point State Park Drive, Clayton, NY 13624
Located on Grindstone Island, Canoe-Picnic Point State Park is only reachable by boat and offers a quiet camping experience in a wooded area.
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> Catskill State Park
Big Indian, NY 12410
The Catskill Park features more than 700,000 acres of enchanting wilderness located within the Catskill Mountains of New York State.
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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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> Cedar Point State Park
36661 Cedar Point State Park Drive, Clayton, NY 13624
One of the oldest state parks in New York and Cedar Point State Park is a popular spot, offering excellent camping, fishing, boating and swimming.
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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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> Chimney Bluffs State Park
7700 Garner Road, Wolcott, NY 14590
One of Upstate New York's most gorgeous and unique parks, Chimney Bluffs shows off strange rock formations and spires.
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> Chittenango Falls State Park
2300 Rathbun Road, Cazenovia, NY 13035
Chittenango Falls State Park features a spectacular 167-foot waterfall cascading over 400-million-year-old bedrock to flow under a scenic wooden bridge.
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> Clark Reservation State Park
6105 E. Seneca Turnpike, Jamesville, NY 13078
Clark Reservation State Park's natural features include rugged cliffs and rocky outcrops, woodland and meadow, a wetland and a glacial meromictic lake.
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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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> 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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> De Veaux Woods State Park
180 De Veaux Woods Drive, Niagara Falls, NY 14305
This park has a path that leads across the Niagara Scenic Parkway to Whirlpool State Park with access to the Niagara gorge trail system.
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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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> Devil's Hole State Park
Niagara Scenic Pkwy, Niagara Falls, NY 14305
Overlooking the Devil's Hole Rapids, Devil's Hole State Park has scenic overlooks, picnic areas and hiking trails.
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> Dewolf Point State Park
45920 Country Route 191, Fineview, NY 13640
Dewolf Point State Park is a 13-acre state park on the beautiful and scenic Wellesley Island in the St. Lawrence River.
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> Earl W. Brydges Artpark State Park
450 S. Fourth St., Lewiston, NY 14092
The Artpark is a 150-acre park and a renowned venue for the visual and performing arts, including Broadway musicals
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> Eel Weir State Park
RD #3, Ogdensburg, NY 13669
Located on the Oswegatchie River just two miles from Black Lake, Eel Weir State Park is known for its great fishing...
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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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> 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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> Historic Fort Ontario Overlooks the Great Lake
1 East Fourth St, Oswego, New York 13126
Visit the only fort in the US that has served in all military conflicts beginning with the French & Indian War of 1754-63.
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> Franny Reese State Park
Macks Lane, Highland, NY 12528
The park offers more than 2.5 miles of hiking and biking trails that follow a historic carriage road and passes by the ruins of a 19th century mansion.
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> Gilbert Lake State Park
18 CCC Road, Laurens, NY 13796
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.
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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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> Golden Hill State Park
9691 Lower Lake Road, Barker, NY 14012
Golden Hill State Park includes the decommissioned landmark, The Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse, which is available for rental year-round.
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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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> Grass Point State Park
42247 Grassy Point Road, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
Grass Point State Park is a popular spot for campers and day-users, who come to boat, swim, fish, picnic or just to relax
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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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> Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve
3260 NY-9D, Cold Spring, NY 10516
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.
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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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> Knox Farm State Park
437 Buffalo Road, East Aurora, NY 14052
Knox Farm State Park is comprised of a variety of habitats, 100 acres of woodlands, ponds and several wetland areas as well as the original Knox Farm.
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> Kring Point State Park
25950 Kring Point Road, Redwood, NY 13679
Kring Point State Park affords striking view of the sparkling water and many of the 1,800 islands from anywhere on the peninsula.
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> Lake Durant State Park
3444 State Road, Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812
Offering relaxing, peaceful beauty and breathtaking views of Blue Mountain, Lake Durant Campground is picturesquely seated on the eastern shore of Lake Durant.
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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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> Lakeside Beach State Park
Route 18, Waterport, NY 14571
Lakeside Beach State Park offers an outstanding panoramic view of Lake Ontario and surrounding farms and fruit orchards.
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> Letchworth State Park
1 Letchworth State Park Rd, Castile, N.Y. 14427
Letchworth State Park, the 'Grand Canyon of the East' has amazing hiking trails and one of the largest waterfalls in the eastern U.S..
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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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> Mary Island State Park
1000 Islands, NY 13624
A tent-only campground, Mary Island State Park comprises 12 heavily-wooded acres with steep rocky outcroppings offering spectacular views.
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> Midway State Park
4859 NY-430, Bemus Point, NY 14712
Midway State Park was originally established in 1898 as a trolley park and today it is one of the oldest continually operating amusement parks in the nation.
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> Mine Kill State Park
161 Mine Kill Road, North Blenheim, NY 12131
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.
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> Minnewaska State Park Preserve
5281 Route 44-55, Kerhonkson, NY 12446
Situated on the dramatic Shawangunk Mountain ridge, Minnewaska State Park Preserve rises more than 2,000 feet above sea level and is surrounded by rugged, rocky terrain.
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> Get Stunning Views from Niagara Falls State Park
332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Niagara Falls State Park gives you everything you need to get the most out of your quest to see and experience “The Falls.”
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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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> Peebles Island State Park
1 Delaware Ave., Waterford, NY 12188
Located at the confluence of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers, Peebles Island State Park offers spectacular river and rapids views from the year-round walking and jogging trails.
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> Pixley Falls State Park
11430 State Route 46, Boonville, NY 13309
This 375-acre day-use park is open all year and gets its name from a 50-foot (15 m) waterfall, Pixley Falls, accessible via a short hiking trail.
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> Reservoir State Park
Witmer Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14305
Reservoir State Park features three tennis courts, eight baseball diamonds, two basketball courts, a roller hockey court, picnic facilities and more...
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> Rhinebeck
PO Box 834, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Rhinebeck is a charming, historic town nestled in the scenic Hudson Valley, just east of the Hudson River. With majestic views of the Catskill Mountains, It is easily accessible from NYC, the Berkshires, Connecticut and Upstate NY.
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> Robert G. Wehle State Park
5182 State Park Road, Henderson, NY 13650
Robert G. Wehle State Park boasts 1,100 acres and more than 17,000 feet of spectacular Lake Ontario shoreline and dramatic limestone cliffs.
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> Robert H. Treman State Park
105 Enfield Falls Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
Set in a peaceful wooded setting, Robert H. Treman State Park teems with wild, natural beauty, winding trails following a rugged gorge and 12 waterfalls...
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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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> Rockefeller State Park Preserve
125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY 10570
Traversing through woodlands, meadows & fields, Rockefeller State Park Preserve features 45 miles of historic and scenic carriage roads that are wide and easy to walk.
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> Sackets Harbor Battlefield
504 W. Main St., Sackets Harbor, NY 13685
See the history of this significant site unfold as it interpreted by exhibits, tours and reenactments during the summer months.
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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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> Saratoga National Historic Park
648 NY-32, Stillwater, NY 12170
The site of the historic 1777 Battles of Saratoga, this multi-site park commemorates the famed Revolutionary War victory with a battlefield tour and monument.
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> Saratoga Spa State Park
19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Saratoga Spa State Park is a National Historic Landmark with mineral springs offering soothing mineral baths in its bath and spa houses.
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> Schodack Island State Park
1 Schodack Island Way, Schodack Landing, NY 12156
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.
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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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> Slide Mountain Wilderness
455 Woodland Valley Road, Phoenicia, NY 12464
Slide Mountain Wilderness is the largest and most popular wilderness area in the Catskill Forest Preserve and features Slide Mountain, the tallest peak in all of the Catskills.
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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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> Stony Brook State Park
10820 NY-36, Dansville, NY 14437
Stony Brook State Park features a rugged gorge and towering cliffs through the woodlands that overlook waterfalls and fascinating rock formations.
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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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> Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse
9691 Lower Lake Road, Barker, NY 14012
Built in 1875, Thirty Mile Point Light, on the south shore of Lake Ontario, is part of Golden Hill State Park and is available for rental year-round.
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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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> See Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site
84 Liberty St., Newburgh, NY 12551
Overlooking the Hudson River, tour General Washington's Headquarters during the final year of the American Revolutionary War.
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> Experience the Mesmerizing Waterfalls at Watkins Glen
1009 N. Franklin St., Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Watkins Glen State Park is filled with trails that overlook, wind over and pass under mesmerizing waterfalls.
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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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> Whetstone Gulf State Park
6065 W Road, Lowville, NY 13367
Whetstone Gulf State Park has many wooded campsites, a scenic picnic area along Whetstone Creek, a man-made swimming area and trails for hiking and cross-country skiing, one of which circles the gorge.
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> Whetstone Gulf State Park Camping
6065 W Rd, Lowville, NY 13367
Whetstone Gulf State Park campground is nestled in a three-mile-long gorge cut into the eastern edge of the Tug Hill Plateau.
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> Whirlpool State Park
Robert Moses State Parkway, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Overlooking the Niagara Whirlpool on the Niagara River, this park offers a playground, picnic tables and pavilions, hiking and biking, a nature trail and more...
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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.
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> Winona State Forest
37 Center Road, Lacona, New York 13083
Winona Forest is a 9,233-acre state forest that offers diverse opportunities for year-round recreational fun.
