Photography Parks Near New York City

Discover 12 parks for photography within driving distance of New York City

Gantry Plaza State Park

Long Island City, New York
2 miles away

"New York City residents enjoy quick access to Gantry Plaza for its skyline views, riverside walks, and recreational spaces, making it a popular spot for relaxation and photography."

A vibrant waterfront park with skyline views and historic gantries in Long Island City.

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Nyack Beach State Park

Nyack, New York
28 miles away

"Visitors from New York City enjoy a quick escape to nature, with riverside trails and scenic views just a short drive from Manhattan."

A riverside park with stunning Hudson River views, walking paths, and picnic spots.

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High Tor State Park

New City, New York
32 miles away

"Visitors from New York City enjoy a quick escape to nature, with High Tor’s hiking trails and scenic views providing a refreshing contrast to urban life."

High Tor State Park features panoramic Hudson River views, hiking, and a seasonal pool.

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Rockefeller State Park Preserve

Pleasantville, New York
32 miles away

"As the largest city in the region, New York City residents visit for a peaceful escape to nature, hiking, and birdwatching just a short drive from Manhattan."

A scenic preserve featuring woodlands, carriage roads, and wildlife in Westchester County.

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Haverstraw Beach State Park

Haverstraw, New York
35 miles away

"Visitors from New York City can enjoy a quick escape to nature, with river views and peaceful trails just over half an hour away."

A serene Hudson River park with trails, picnic spots, and river views.

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Makamah Park Preserve

Northport, New York
40 miles away

"New York City residents visit Makamah Park Preserve for a quiet escape into nature, just a short drive from the urban bustle, offering scenic trails and wildlife viewing."

A tranquil 140-acre preserve with woodlands, wetlands, and hiking trails in Northport, NY.

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Captree State Park

Babylon, New York
45 miles away

"Visitors from New York City enjoy Captree State Park for its quick escape to fishing, boating, and scenic waterfront relaxation away from the urban bustle."

Captree State Park is a waterfront park renowned for fishing, boating, and family picnics.

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Storm King State Park

Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York
55 miles away

"As the largest city in the region, New York City residents often visit Storm King State Park for a quick escape to nature, hiking, and spectacular river views."

A rugged, scenic park with panoramic Hudson River views and challenging hiking trails.

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Hudson Highlands State Park

Cold Spring, New York
55 miles away

"Visitors from New York City can enjoy a quick escape to nature, with easy train access and challenging hikes like Breakneck Ridge."

A scenic park with rugged trails and stunning Hudson River vistas.

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Franny Reese State Park

Highland, New York
75 miles away

"NYC visitors make day or weekend trips to experience the park's scenic trails, historic ruins, and sweeping river views."

A scenic Hudson Valley park with wooded trails, river views, and historic ruins.

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Hallock State Park Preserve

Riverhead, New York
75 miles away

"New York City residents seeking a coastal getaway visit Hallock for its peaceful beaches and open spaces, ideal for a day trip or weekend escape."

A coastal preserve with beaches, trails, and diverse habitats on Long Island’s North Fork.

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Napeague State Park

Amagansett, New York
110 miles away

"Visitors from New York City enjoy escaping the urban bustle for Napeague’s quiet beaches and natural beauty, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway."

A quiet, undeveloped park on Long Island’s South Fork with beaches, marshes, and wildlife viewing.

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