New York State Parks
New York State Parks are loved for their diversity, beauty, and year-round experiences. From dramatic waterfalls and forested mountains to sandy beaches, lakes, and historic sites, the parks showcase the state’s rich natural and cultural heritage. Visitors enjoy hiking, swimming, camping, and scenic overlooks, as well as iconic destinations like the Adirondacks, Niagara Falls, and the Hudson Valley. People appreciate how easy it is to find both adventure and tranquility, whether exploring vast wilderness or relaxing close to home. New York State Parks offer welcoming spaces to reconnect with nature, history, and each other.
Explore state parks across New York
Allan H. Treman State Marine Park
A waterfront park in Ithaca with a large marina, boat launches, and scenic views of Cayuga Lake.
Allegany State Park
New York’s largest state park, offering year-round outdoor recreation in a scenic, forested setting.
Amherst State Park
A tranquil 77-acre park in Amherst, NY, offering trails, meadows, and creekside scenery.
Battle Island State Park
A riverside park featuring a renowned golf course and year-round recreation.
Bear Mountain State Park
A scenic Hudson Valley park with hiking, boating, and family activities.
Beaver Island State Park
A scenic state park on Grand Island with beaches, golf, and year-round recreation.
Bethpage State Park
Bethpage State Park is famous for its golf courses and diverse recreational facilities on Long Island.
Black Course at Bethpage State Park
A legendary, championship-level public golf course in Bethpage State Park.
Brookhaven State Park
A serene park in Suffolk County featuring woodlands, wetlands, and multi-use trails.
Buttermilk Falls State Park
A scenic park near Ithaca known for its waterfalls, hiking trails, and natural swimming areas.
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
A serene 543-acre preserve in Smithtown, NY, with hiking, fishing, and a nature museum.
Camp Hero State Park
Camp Hero State Park features oceanfront bluffs, forests, and historic military sites in Montauk.
Canandaigua Lake State Marine Park
A lakeside park featuring boat launches, fishing, and scenic views at Canandaigua Lake's north end.
Canoe-Picnic Point State Park
A boat-access-only park on Grindstone Island offering camping, fishing, and picnicking in the Thousand Islands.
Captree State Park
Captree State Park is a waterfront park renowned for fishing, boating, and family picnics.
Cedar Island State Park
A boat-access-only island park in the Thousand Islands, offering camping, fishing, and river views.
Cedar Point State Park
A riverside park with camping, boating, and family-friendly amenities on the St. Lawrence River.
Chautauqua Lake Boat Launch State Park
A lakeside park offering boat launches, fishing, and picnic facilities on Chautauqua Lake.
Chittenango Falls State Park
A scenic park known for its 167-foot waterfall, woodland trails, and picnic areas.
Clarence Fahnestock State Park
A large, forested state park in the Hudson Valley offering year-round recreation and scenic beauty.
Clark Reservation State Park
A geologically unique park featuring cliffs, a glacial lake, and rich plant diversity.
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
A Staten Island preserve with rare habitats, trails, and abundant wildlife.
Cold Spring Harbor State Park
A wooded state park with harbor views and hiking trails on Long Island’s North Shore.
Coles Creek State Park
A riverside park with camping, boating, and fishing on the St. Lawrence River.
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
A scenic preserve offering hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing along the Connetquot River.
Crab Island State Park
A historic, water-access-only park on Lake Champlain, ideal for boating and fishing.
Croil Island State Park
A serene, boat-access-only park on the St. Lawrence River known for fishing and wildlife viewing.
Cumberland Bay State Park
A lakeside park with a sandy beach, campground, and recreational activities on Lake Champlain.
Daniels Cove Boat Launch
A public boat launch on Lake Ontario offering easy water access and recreational amenities.
Darien Lakes State Park
A scenic state park with a lake, camping, swimming, and family-friendly amenities.
De Veaux Woods State Park
A tranquil park in Niagara Falls offering woodlands, recreation, and family-friendly amenities.
Delta Lake State Park
Delta Lake State Park features lakeside recreation, sandy beaches, and family-friendly amenities near Rome, NY.
Devil’s Hole State Park
A scenic park overlooking the Niagara River Gorge with hiking, fishing, and picnic areas.
Dewolf Point State Park
A serene waterfront park on Wellesley Island with camping, fishing, and boating.
Donald J. Trump State Park
A quiet, undeveloped park with meadows and woodlands in Westchester and Putnam counties.
Earl W. Brydges Artpark State Park
A scenic park in Lewiston offering arts, performances, and Niagara Gorge views.
Eel Weir State Park
A peaceful riverside park known for fishing, camping, and scenic views near Ogdensburg.
Evangola State Park
Evangola State Park features sandy beaches, picnic areas, and camping along Lake Erie’s shoreline.
Fair Haven Beach State Park
A scenic state park on Lake Ontario offering beaches, camping, and outdoor recreation.
Fillmore Glen State Park
Fillmore Glen State Park features waterfalls, a gorge, and diverse recreational opportunities in the Finger Lakes.
Fish Creek State Park
A popular Adirondack park featuring lakeside recreation, camping, and scenic beauty.
Fort Niagara State Park
Historic park at the mouth of the Niagara River with lake views, recreation, and Old Fort Niagara.
Four Mile Creek State Park
A lakeside park near Niagara Falls offering camping, fishing, and scenic views.
Franny Reese State Park
A scenic Hudson Valley park with wooded trails, river views, and historic ruins.
Galop Island State Park
A boat-access-only island park in the St. Lawrence River with fishing and picnicking.
Gantry Plaza State Park
A vibrant waterfront park with skyline views and historic gantries in Long Island City.
Gilbert Lake State Park
A scenic park featuring a lake, woodlands, and year-round recreation in Otsego County.
Gilgo State Park
A remote barrier beach park on Long Island, ideal for fishing, surfing, and wildlife viewing.
Glimmerglass State Park
A lakeside park with diverse recreation and historic charm near Cooperstown.
Golden Hill State Park
A lakeside park featuring the historic Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse and diverse recreational activities.
Goosepond Mountain State Park
A quiet, undeveloped park in Orange County ideal for hiking and nature observation.
Grafton Lakes State Park
A scenic park with lakes, trails, and year-round recreation near Troy, NY.
Grass Point State Park
A riverside park with boating, fishing, camping, and family-friendly amenities on the St. Lawrence River.
Green Lakes State Park
A scenic park featuring glacial lakes, old-growth forests, and diverse outdoor activities.
Hallock State Park Preserve
A coastal preserve with beaches, trails, and diverse habitats on Long Island’s North Fork.
Hamlin Beach State Park
A lakeside park with beaches, camping, and scenic views on Lake Ontario.
Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area
A scenic state recreation area known for panoramic vistas and year-round outdoor activities.
Harriman State Park
A vast park with lakes, forests, and extensive trails just north of New York City.
Haverstraw Beach State Park
A serene Hudson River park with trails, picnic spots, and river views.
Heckscher State Park
A spacious Long Island park with waterfront views, picnic areas, and diverse outdoor activities.
Hempstead Lake State Park
A 737-acre park in Nassau County with fishing, trails, and family-friendly amenities.
High Tor State Park
High Tor State Park features panoramic Hudson River views, hiking, and a seasonal pool.
Highland Lakes State Park
A large, undeveloped park in Orange County, NY, ideal for hiking, fishing, and nature exploration.
Higley Flow State Park
A year-round park with river access, beaches, and diverse outdoor activities in St. Lawrence County.
Hither Hills State Park
A coastal state park with oceanfront camping, beaches, and diverse outdoor activities.
Honeoye Lake Boat Launch State Park
A lakeside park with a modern boat launch and fishing access on Honeoye Lake.
Hook Mountain State Park
A scenic, undeveloped park with dramatic Hudson River views and excellent hiking.
Hudson Highlands State Park
A scenic park with rugged trails and stunning Hudson River vistas.
Hudson River Islands State Park
A boat-access-only park offering camping, fishing, and birdwatching on scenic Hudson River islands.
Irondequoit Bay State Marine Park
A waterfront park with boat launches, fishing, and picnicking on Irondequoit Bay.
Jacques Cartier State Park
A scenic state park on the St. Lawrence River with camping, boating, and fishing.
James Baird State Park
A spacious park in Dutchess County featuring golf, picnicking, and outdoor recreation.
Jay State Forest and Park
A serene park in northern New York with forests, rivers, and year-round recreation.
John Boyd Thacher State Park
A scenic park atop the Helderberg Escarpment with stunning views and diverse outdoor activities.
Jones Beach State Park
A popular Long Island beach park known for its oceanfront, boardwalk, and recreational amenities.
Joseph Davis State Park
A riverside park with fishing, disc golf, and nature trails near Lewiston, NY.
Keewaydin State Park
Keewaydin State Park offers riverfront recreation, camping, and boating on the St. Lawrence River.
Keuka Lake State Park
A scenic Finger Lakes park with lake access, camping, and year-round recreation.
Knox Farm State Park
A scenic park with meadows, woodlands, and historic farm buildings in East Aurora.
Kring Point State Park
A scenic waterfront park in the Thousand Islands region with camping, boating, and fishing.
Lake Erie State Park
Lake Erie State Park features scenic lake views, camping, and year-round recreation.
Lake Superior State Park
A scenic park in Sullivan County with a lake, beach, and year-round recreation.
Lake Taghkanic State Park
A scenic park with a lake, beaches, camping, and year-round recreation in Columbia County.
Lakeside Beach State Park
A scenic park on Lake Ontario featuring camping, picnicking, and lakeshore access.
Letchworth State Park
A spectacular gorge park with waterfalls, scenic vistas, and outdoor recreation.
Lock 32 State Canal Park
A canal-side park with a working lock, picnic areas, and historic displays.
Lodi Point State Park
A tranquil lakeside park offering picnicking, boating, and fishing on Seneca Lake.
Long Point on Lake Chautauqua State Park
A lakeside park with picnic areas, boating, and scenic views on Chautauqua Lake.
Long Point State Park — Finger Lakes
A lakeside park on Cayuga Lake with boating, fishing, and picnic facilities.
Long Point State Park — Thousand Islands
A waterfront park in the Thousand Islands region with boating, fishing, and family-friendly amenities.
Macomb Reservation State Park
A tranquil park featuring a lake, river, and diverse outdoor activities in northern New York.
Makamah Park Preserve
A tranquil 140-acre preserve with woodlands, wetlands, and hiking trails in Northport, NY.
Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park
A riverside park in the Hudson Valley with camping, boating, and scenic views.
Mary Island State Park
A boat-access-only park in the Thousand Islands offering fishing, camping, and scenic river views.
Max V. Shaul State Park
A tranquil state park in Schoharie County with picnic areas, playgrounds, and creek access.
Mexico Point State Park
A lakeside park with swimming, fishing, picnicking, and historic Casey’s Cottage.
Midway State Park
Historic amusement park on Chautauqua Lake with family-friendly rides and picnic areas.
Mine Kill State Park
A scenic state park known for waterfalls, swimming, and outdoor recreation in the Schoharie Valley.
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
A stunning preserve with cliffs, waterfalls, lakes, and miles of trails on the Shawangunk Ridge.
Mohawk River State Park
A tranquil riverside park with trails, wildlife, and scenic views along the Mohawk River.
Montauk Downs State Park
A premier Long Island park known for its top-rated golf course and recreational facilities.
Montauk Point State Park
A scenic park at Long Island’s eastern tip, known for its lighthouse, ocean views, and outdoor recreation.
Moreau Lake State Park
A scenic park with a lake, beach, and diverse outdoor activities near the Adirondacks.
Napeague State Park
A quiet, undeveloped park on Long Island’s South Fork with beaches, marshes, and wildlife viewing.
Newtown Battlefield State Park
Historic park preserving the site of the 1779 Battle of Newtown with scenic overlooks and monuments.
Niagara Falls State Park
Niagara Falls State Park offers stunning views of Niagara Falls and a variety of attractions and amenities.
Nissequogue River State Park
A scenic Long Island park offering riverfront recreation, wildlife viewing, and family-friendly amenities.
Nyack Beach State Park
A riverside park with stunning Hudson River views, walking paths, and picnic spots.
Oak Orchard State Marine Park
A waterfront park with boating, fishing, and picnicking on Lake Ontario.
Oquaga Creek State Park
A peaceful park with a lake, campsites, and year-round outdoor activities.
Orient Beach State Park
A scenic Long Island park with beaches, maritime forests, and abundant wildlife.
Peebles Island State Park
A scenic park at the confluence of two rivers, known for trails, history, and wildlife.
Pixley Falls State Park
Pixley Falls State Park features a stunning waterfall, wooded trails, and serene picnic spots in Oneida County.
Point Au Roche State Park
A lakeside park with beaches, trails, and year-round recreation on Lake Champlain.
Reservoir State Park
Reservoir State Park is a spacious park in Niagara County featuring sports fields, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
Riverbank State Park
A 28-acre urban park in Manhattan offering sports facilities, pools, and river views.
Robert G. Wehle State Park
A scenic park on Lake Ontario with cliffs, trails, and dog-friendly amenities.
Robert H. Treman State Park
A stunning gorge park in Ithaca featuring waterfalls, hiking, and swimming.
Robert Moses State Park
A premier Long Island beach park with oceanfront recreation, fishing, and a historic lighthouse.
Robert V. Riddell State Park
A scenic park with woodlands, streams, and trails in Otsego County, NY.
Roberto Clemente State Park
A lively 25-acre urban park in the Bronx featuring sports, playgrounds, and riverfront views.
Rock Island Light State Park
A historic island park with a lighthouse, museum, and river views, accessible only by boat.
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
A scenic preserve featuring woodlands, carriage roads, and wildlife in Westchester County.
Sandy Island Beach State Park
A lakeside park with sandy beaches, rare dunes, and family-friendly recreation on Lake Ontario.
Saratoga Spa State Park
A historic park famous for mineral springs, cultural sites, and year-round recreation.
Schodack Island State Park
A riverside park with trails, campsites, and boating near Albany.
Selkirk Shores State Park
A lakeside park with beaches, camping, and abundant wildlife on Lake Ontario.
Seneca Lake State Park
A lakeside park with swimming, boating, and family-friendly amenities on Seneca Lake.
Shadmoor State Park
Shadmoor State Park is a coastal park in Montauk known for its bluffs, ocean views, and diverse wildlife.
Shirley Chisholm State Park
A scenic 400-acre waterfront park in Brooklyn with trails, fishing, and panoramic views.
Silver Lake State Park
A lakeside park in Wyoming County with beaches, boating, and year-round recreation.
Sojourner Truth State Park
A riverside park in Kingston, NY, honoring Sojourner Truth with trails and scenic views.
Southwick Beach State Park
A scenic Lake Ontario beach park with swimming, camping, and nature trails.
Stony Brook State Park
A gorge park with waterfalls, swimming, and hiking in the Finger Lakes region.
Storm King State Park
A rugged, scenic park with panoramic Hudson River views and challenging hiking trails.
Sunken Meadow State Park
A Long Island park with beaches, boardwalk, golf, and nature trails along the Sound.
Taconic State Park
A vast park with mountain views, waterfalls, and diverse outdoor activities along the New York-Massachusetts border.
Tallman Mountain State Park
A riverside park with trails, picnic areas, and panoramic Hudson River views.
Taughannock Falls State Park
Home to a 215-foot waterfall, Taughannock Falls State Park offers stunning gorge views and diverse outdoor activities.
Thompson’s Lake State Park
A lakeside park with camping, swimming, and year-round recreation in the Helderbergs.
Trail View State Park
A linear park connecting Bethpage and Cold Spring Harbor State Parks, ideal for hiking and biking.
Valley Stream State Park
A peaceful 97-acre park in Nassau County with picnic areas, playgrounds, and walking paths.
Verona Beach State Park
A lakeside park with beaches, trails, and diverse recreational activities on Oneida Lake.
Waterson Point State Park
A boat-access-only park on Wellesley Island, ideal for fishing and picnicking on the St. Lawrence River.
Watkins Glen State Park
A spectacular gorge park with waterfalls, hiking, and scenic beauty in the Finger Lakes.
Wellesley Island State Park
A scenic state park on Wellesley Island with camping, boating, and riverfront recreation.
Westcott Beach State Park
A lakeside park with beaches, camping, and recreational activities on Lake Ontario.
Whetstone Gulf State Park
A dramatic gorge park offering hiking, camping, and scenic views near the Tug Hill Plateau.
Whirlpool State Park
A scenic park overlooking the Niagara River Whirlpool with hiking, picnicking, and stunning vistas.
Wildwood State Park
A large Long Island park with beaches, camping, and forest trails.
Wilson-Tuscarora State Park
A lakeside park with boating, fishing, picnicking, and nature trails.
Wonder Lake State Park
A peaceful state park with woodlands, a lake, and miles of hiking trails.
Woodlawn Beach State Park
A Lake Erie beach park near Buffalo with swimming, picnicking, and nature trails.
