Bike Trails Paths Near Me in Mahopac
Bear Mountain State Park
Palisades Parkway or Route 9W North, Bear Mountain, NY
Bear Mountain State Park is situated in rugged mountains rising from the west bank of the Hudson River. The park features a large play field, shaded picnic groves, lake and river fishing access, a swimming pool, Trailside Museums and Zoo, hiking, biking and cross-country ski trails. An outdoor rink is open to ice skaters from late October through mid-March. The Perkins Memorial Tower atop Bear Mountain affords spectacular views of the park, the Hudson Highlands and Harriman State Park. Perkins Memorial Drive and Tower are open from April through late November, weather permitting.
The Merry-Go-Round at Bear Mountain State Park features hand painted scenes of the park an 42 hand carved seats of native animals including black bear, wild turkey, deer, raccoon, skunk, Canada goose, fox, swan, bobcat, rabbit and more. For general information and booking birthday parties at the Merry-Go-Round, please contact Guest Services at the Bear Mountain Inn at 845-786-273
Activities:
Biking
Fishing (Accessible)
Hiking
Ice Skating (Accessible)
X-Country Skiing
Amenities:
Boat Rentals (Accessible)
Food (Accessible)
Gift Shop (Accessible)
Inns & Conference Centers
Museum/Visitors Center (Accessible)
Nature Trails (Accessible)
Picnic Tables (Accessible)
Playgrounds
Playing Fields (Accessible)
Swimming Pool
Harriman State Park
Seven Lakes Dr / Bear Mountain Circle, Ramapo, NY
Harriman State Park, located in Rockland and Orange counties, is the second-largest park in the parks system, with 31 lakes and reservoirs, 200 miles of hiking trails, two beaches, two public camping areas, a network of group camps, miles of streams and scenic roads, and scores of wildlife species, vistas and vantage points. Harriman State Park's major facilities include Lakes Welch, Sebago, Tiorati and Silvermine, the Anthony Wayne Recreation Area, Sebago Cabins and Beaver Pond Campgrounds.
Activities:
Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Ice Fishing
Ice Skating
X-Country Skiing
Amenities:
Boat Launches
Boat Rentals
Cabins
Campsites
Dumping Stations
Food
Gift Shop
Grills
Group Camping
* Organizations only (i.e. Churches, Schools, Scout troops). For details, please call 845-429-8257
Museum/Visitors Center
Picnic Tables
Playing Fields
Scenic Views
Showers
Swimming Beach
* At Tiorati and Welch beaches
Tent/Trailer Sites
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
5281 Route 44-55, Kerhonkson, NY
About Us:
Located in Ulster County, NY Minnewaska State Park Preserve is situated on the dramatic Shawangunk Mountain ridge, which rises more than 2,000 feet above sea level and is surrounded by rugged, rocky terrain. The park features numerous waterfalls, three crystalline sky lakes, dense hardwood forests, incising sheer cliffs and ledges opening to beautiful views, clear streams cut into valleys, world-class rock climbing and 35 miles of carriage roads and 35 miles of footpaths on which to bike, walk, hike and simply enjoy. And, all this within an hour and a half drive from New York City.
Visitors can also enjoy hiking, biking, swimming, picnicking, scuba-diving, rock-climbing, bouldering, boating and marveling at the scenery. Horseback riding and cross-country ski trails are available as well. Technical Rock Climbing permitted.Â
Hempstead Lake State Park
1000 Lake Drive, West Hempstead, NY
Hempstead Lake State Park is a multi use facility. Included are 20 tennis courts, children's playgrounds, basketball courts, bridle trails for horse back riding, biking and hiking trails, shaded picnic areas and a historic hand carved wooden carousel. There is a picnic pavilion available for large parties. In addition to a pavilion rented through the Permit Department, Hempstead offers rental of the Carousel party-room done in-house at the park. For a rental fee of $350.00 for a three hour event, guests are also offered unlimited carousel rides during their event.
There are three ponds that are accessible for fishing. On Hempstead Lake, the largest lake in Nassau County, you are permitted to use car top boats with an annual permit issued from the Park. McDonald Pond, South Pond and Hempstead Lake are stocked with trout in the fall and you may target trout year-round. Other species present include large mouth bass, chain pickerel, black crappie, perch, tiger muskies, carp and sunfish.
Activities:
Biking
Fishing (Accessible)
Hiking
Recreation Programs (Accessible)
Tennis (Accessible)
X-Country Skiing
Amenities:
Boat Launches
Bridle Path
Grills
Pavilions (Accessible)
Picnic Tables (Accessible)
Playgrounds (Accessible)
Playing Fields
Belmont Lake State Park
Southern State Parkway Exit 38, North Babylon, NY
Belmont Lake State Park, located in West Babylon is a 463-acre day use park bisected by Carll's Creek and Belmont Lake. The park, established in 1926 had been owned by August Belmont and served as farmland for some of Belmont's equestrian activities. Robert Moses chose this park to establish the regional headquarters for all state parks on Long Island in 1935, which serves the public today for region-wide permit sales, park administration and as headquarters for the New York State Park Police.
The park is primarily visited by families seeking outdoor gatherings, picnics, and informal sports activities. It provides a bucolic feeling adjacent to the Southern State Parkway at exit 38 among densely developed neighborhoods. Carll's Creek stretches 4.2 miles south to the Great South Bay with a trail for hiking and biking. Horseback riding is available through the nearby Babylon Riding Center (for information contact 631-587-7778). The 42-acre Belmont Lake is encircled by a similar path, making a total of 7.6 miles of multi-use trails.
Pedal boats and rowboats are available for rent on the lake through the summer. We allow kayaks and canoes to be launched from the boat dock while the boat dock is open (they can't be inflatable, must be hard bottomed, no motors, no surfboards or wakeboards, and no paddle boards). If you cannot bring your own kayak, kayak rentals are also available for a nominal fee.
The park's significant natural features include the 26-acre, spring-fed Belmont Lake and a significant wetland complex. The lake provides springtime trout fishing and summer bass fishing for the avid anglers who use the park. It is home to permanent and migratory waterfowl populations. Park visitors enjoy watching Osprey diving from high above to catch fish for their young in the spring. Other waterfowl that can be easily spotted include Northern Shovelers, Mergansers, Teal, Great Blue Heron, and Egrets.
Patrons enjoy activities such as picnicking, playgrounds, and using the various game courts and fields. The lake attracts trail walking, fishing and non-motorized boating. The 7.6 miles of trails throughout the park are available for hiking, walking, biking, nature observation and weather permitting, cross-country skiing.
Activities:
Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Recreation Programs (Accessible)
Amenities:
Boat Rentals (Accessible)
* Pedal boat, Rowboat, Kayaks
Bridle Path
Food (Accessible)
Grills
Nature Trails
Pavilions (Accessible)
Picnic Tables (Accessible)
Playgrounds (Accessible)
* Playground #1 ages 2-5, Playground #2 ages 5-12
Playing Fields
* Basketball, baseball, bocce ball & horseshoes
Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area
253 Route 344, Copake Falls, NY
Taconic State Park is located along 16 miles of the Taconic Mountain Range, sharing a border with Massachusetts and Connecticut. Two developed areas, Copake Falls and Rudd Pond, offer an extensive trail system with terrain that varies from easy to challenging, offering spectacular views.
The extensive campground at Copake Falls has sites to accommodate campers seeking a more rustic experience, as well as those seeking a more "home like" experience. There are 45 tent sites, 25 tent platforms, 36 trailer sites and three cabin areas for a total of 106 campsites and 18 cabins. The trailer sites allow trailers up to 30 feet in length, but do not offer hook up facilities. Centrally located restroom and shower facilities are located in all campsite areas. The cabin areas vary in number of cabins, location and size. The smallest cabins accommodate up to 4 people and the largest 6 people. All cabins have electricity, lights, hot and cold running water, a kitchen with a refrigerator and stove, a dining area, a picnic table, and outdoor camp fire ring with grill. The "Ironworkers" cabins are equipped with private showers and flush toilets; campers in the "Bash Bish" cabins utilize a centrally located shower facility with flush toilets. Some cabins in the Greenwich Cabin Area are wheelchair accessible and offer extra amenities such as a microwave, sofa, shower, dishwasher and cable television hookup.
There are plenty of activities for campers, as well as day visitors to enjoy in the oldest State Park in the Taconic Region. Bike or stroll along the Harlem Valley Rail Trail, hike to Bash Bish Falls, just over the Massachusetts border or up Brace Mountain, the highest point in Dutchess County. Stop at the newly created Copake Iron Works Museum to learn about the iron industry at the former site of Copake Iron Works, established in 1845. Copake Falls offers swimming opportunities at a designated swimming area with a dock in Ore Pit Pond and at the adjacent kiddie pool. The small but deep Ore Pit Pond is a popular destination due to its excellent water quality. Swimming is permitted when lifeguards are on duty-- floatation devices are not allowed. Fresh water fishing enthusiasts will delight in hooking brown trout and other fish in the Bash Bish Brook or rainbow trout in the old iron ore mine pit.
The fun doesn't end in wintertime. There are great trails for cross country skiing and snowshoeing, as well as 5 miles of snowmobile trails.
In season deer and bear hunting (rifle/shotgun/bow), turkey hunting (bow/shotgun), rabbit/hare hunting, squirrel, fox and ruffed grouse hunting are permitted. Small game season begin November 1st. A New York State hunting license is required. Please be aware that Taconic State Park property encompasses land in both Columbia and Dutchess Counties. Please adhere to the appropriate regulations set forth by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The use of handguns are not permitted in any state parks. No youth hunts.
Activities:
Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Recreation Programs
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing Trails
X-Country Skiing
Amenities:
Cabins
Camper Recreation
Campsites
Cottages
Dumping Stations
Grills
Museum/Visitors Center
Pavilions
Picnic Tables
Playgrounds
Scenic Views
Showers
Swimming Beach
Tent/Trailer Sites
Waterfalls
Hunting:
Obtain Permit (No Cost) from the Park Office to be displayed in vehicle dashboard while hunting. Office hours vary – call ahead.
Heckscher State Park
Heckscher Parkway Field 1, East Islip, NY
Heckscher State Park was once the 19th century estates of George C. Taylor and J. Neal Plum. William Nicoll, founder of the Town of Islip, originally built his estate on this property. The park was bought by the State of New York using a donation by the affluent August Heckscher with strong opposition from wealthy local residents. It was one of Robert Moses' most difficult fights to obtain land for public recreation on Long Island. Only with assistance and support from then Governor Alfred E. Smith was Moses able to close the deal on this beautiful property fronting the Great South Bay.
The 1,600 acres of Heckscher State Park on the south shore of Long Island are used by park visitors for a number of outdoor activities; primarily, the park's shady picnic groves provide the idyllic spots for family and group picnic outings. Large open fields are used for soccer, cricket, lacrosse, and other field sports. Four miles of paved, multi-use trails attract bicycle riders, walkers, and nature lovers. In addition to stunning views of the Great South Bay with Fire Island as the backdrop, visitors see whitetail deer, a variety of birds and other wildlife.
Activities:
Biking
Canoeing/Kayaking
Disc Golf
Fishing (Accessible)
Hiking
Recreation Programs (Accessible)
Stand-up Paddle Boarding
Wind Surfing
X-Country Skiing
Amenities:
Boat Launches (Accessible)
Cottages (Accessible)
* 4 of the 15 are Accessible.
Grills
Nature Trails
Pavilions (Accessible)
Picnic Tables (Accessible)
Playgrounds (Accessible)
Playing Fields
Showers (Accessible)
Swimming Beach (Accessible)
Hudson River Valley Greenway
625 Broadway, Albany, NY
In 1991 the Hudson River Valley Greenway was created in part to establish a network of multi-use trails along both sides of the Hudson River. Today the Greenway is working to create a system of trails from the northern borders Saratoga and Washington counties to Manhattan. The Hudson River Greenway Trail System consists of two main components: a land trail and a water trail for paddling and boating. A major route included in the land trail is Bike Route 9, a North-South on-road bicycling trail.
Grafton Lakes State Park
254 Grafton Lakes State Park Way, Grafton, NY
Grafton Lakes State Park, on the forested plateau between the Taconic and Hudson Valleys, includes six ponds and nearly 2500 acres. Long Pond has a large, sandy beach, which is a popular summer attraction. Anglers can go after rainbow and brown trout in Long, Second and Shaver Pond. Pickerel, perch, and bass are abundant in all ponds including Mill Pond and walleye are found at the Martin-Durham Reservoir. All ponds have launch facilities for canoes, sailboats and rowboats, electric boat are allowed. Visitors also picnic, walk the nature trails, and hike, bike or ride horses along the 25 miles of park trails.
Activities:
Biking
Fishing (Accessible)
Hiking
Hunting
Ice Fishing
Ice Skating
Recreation Programs (Accessible)
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing Trails
X-Country Skiing
Amenities:
Boat Launches
Boat Rentals
Bridle Path
Food (Accessible)
Nature Trails
Pavilions (Accessible)
Picnic Tables (Accessible)
Playgrounds
Showers
Swimming Beach (Accessible)
Hunting
Deer and small game hunting are allowed in season. Hunting permit dates run coincide with the NYS DEC hunting permit dates.
A valid hunting license is required to obtain a Grafton Lakes hunting permit.
Hither Hills State Park
164 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY
Hither Hills State Park offers visitors scenic picnic areas and fireplaces, sport fishing, a sandy ocean beach, playing fields, a playground and a 189-site campground on the ocean. Anglers can fish year-round and obtain permits to fish at night. The unique "walking dunes" of Napeague Harbor are located on the eastern boundary of the park, which also has woodlands filled with Russian olive, oak, shad and pine trees. Bridle paths and hiking, nature, biking and cross-country ski trails are available.
Activities:
Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Recreation Programs (Accessible)
Stand-up Paddle Boarding
Surfing
Wind Surfing
X-Country Skiing
Amenities:
Bridle Path
Camper Assistance Program
Camper Recreation (Accessible)
Campsites
Dumping Stations (Accessible)
Food (Accessible)
Group Camping
Nature Trails
Picnic Tables (Accessible)
Playgrounds (Accessible)
Playing Fields
Showers (Accessible)
Swimming Beach (Accessible)
Tent/Trailer Sites (Accessible)
Gilbert Lake State Park
18 CCC Road, Laurens, NY
Gilbert Lake State Park's lake and three ponds lie in wooded, hilly terrain in the foothills of the Catskills. In addition to cabins and campsites, the park has more than 12 miles of interconnecting trails for hikers, skiers, snowmobilers and snowshoers. Playgrounds and a disc golf course, as well as swimming, boat rentals, boating (car top/hard bottom boats) and fishing are also featured.
Amenities:
Amenities
Biking
Boat Rentals
Camper Assistance Program
Campsites, Cabins & Lodging (Accessible)
Disc Golf
Fishing
Food (Accessible)
Hiking
Hunting
Pavilions and Shelter Rentals (Accessible)
Playgrounds
Showers (Accessible)
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing/X-Country Skiing
Swimming Beach (Accessible)
Visitor Center (Accessible)
Glimmerglass State Park
1527 County Highway 31, Cooperstown, NY
Glimmerglass State Park, located eight miles outside the village of Cooperstown, overlooks Otsego Lake, the "Glimmerglass" of James Fenimore Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales. The rolling, partially-wooded terrain is host to a wide variety of wildlife. An uphill trail through the forest affords a spectacular view of Otsego Lake; the Beaver Pond and Woodland trails are picturesque and of interest for the variety of wildflowers, shrubs, ferns and mosses.
The Hyde Hall Mansion, Covered Bridge, and a self-guided Beaver Pond Nature Trail are within park boundaries and open to visitors. Winter visitors can go tubing, cross-country skiing, ice skating, showshoeing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, winter hiking.
Activities:
Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Ice Fishing
Ice Skating
Recreation Programs (Accessible)
X-Country Skiing
Amenities:
Campsites
Dumping Stations
Food
Nature Trails
Pavilions
Picnic Tables (Accessible)
Playgrounds
Showers
Swimming Beach (Accessible)
Tent/Trailer Sites (Accessible)
Selkirk Shores State Park
7101 State Route Suite 3, Pulaski, NY
In addition to spectacular sunsets over one of the Great Lakes, visitors to Selkirk Shores State Park can expect outstanding fishing and popular hiking and biking trails that lead to a lush mix of meadows and woodlands.
Take full advantage of the views! Bring your binoculars - the park is directly in the migration route for a wide variety of bird species. Or, pitch a tent and stay awhile. Campsites are available directly overlooking a bluff on Lake Ontario.
Small boats can be launched from the Pine Grove site into the Salmon River, while larger boats can be launched from the Mexico Point Boat Launch on the Little Salmon River.
Pet Policy: A maximum of two pets are allowed in campsites and day use areas unless prohibited by sign or directive (not permitted in cabins 29 & 30). Pets are to be supervised at all times and either be crated or on a leash not more than 6-feet in length. Proof of rabies inoculation shall be produced if requested by staff. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches (this does not apply to service animals).
Amenities
Biking
Boat Launches
Camper Assistance Program
Campsites, Cabins & Lodging
Fishing
Food
Hiking
Hunting
Pavilions and Shelter Rentals
Playgrounds
Showers (Accessible)
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing/X-Country Skiing
Swimming Beach
Watkins Glen State Park
1009 N Franklin St, Watkins Glen, NY
Watkins Glen State Park is the most famous of the Finger Lakes State Parks, with a reputation for leaving visitors spellbound. Within two miles, the glen's stream descends 400 feet past 200-foot cliffs, generating 19 waterfalls along its course. The gorge path winds over and under waterfalls and through the spray of Cavern Cascade. Rim trails overlook the gorge. Campers and day-visitors can enjoy the Olympic-size pool, scheduled summer tours through the gorge, tent and trailer campsites, picnic facilities and excellent fishing in nearby Seneca Lake or Catherine Creek, which is renowned for its annual spring run of rainbow trout.
Activities:
Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
X-Country Skiing
Amenities:
Camper Recreation
Campsites
Dumping Stations
Food
Gift Shop
Grills
Pavilions (Accessible)
Picnic Tables (Accessible)
Playgrounds
Playing Fields
Scenic Views
Showers (Accessible)
Swimming Pool (Accessible)
Tent/Trailer Sites
Waterfalls
Point Au Roche State Park
19 Camp Red Cloud Road, Plattsburgh, NY
Point Au Roche State Park, on the northwestern shore of Lake Champlain, is a mixture of open and forested areas, most of them natural and undeveloped. The park's large day-use area has a protected, sandy beach and picnic facilities. Boating and fishing are popular activities, as are volleyball, softball and other games. The park offers 60 designated mooring sites in Deep Bay. The Nature Center offers a variety of programs; and, is available to the public all year. The park's trails, including nature, hiking and biking trails, wind through interesting habitats, from forest to marsh to shoreline. The trails are in use all year for school programs, nature hikes and cross-country skiing. The park also provides access for ice fishing.
Amenities:
Biking
Boat Launches
Canoeing/Kayaking
Equestrian Trails
Fishing
Grills
Hiking
Ice Fishing
Nature Center (Accessible)
Pavilions and Shelter Rentals (Accessible)
Playgrounds (Accessible)
Playing Fields
Showers (Accessible)
Snowshoeing/X-Country Skiing
Swimming Beach
Seneca Lake State Park
1 Lakefront Drive, Geneva, NY
Seneca Lake State Park overlooks blue water, creating a relaxing experience for swimmers and picnickers. Children will be especially delighted with our Sprayground and Playground facilities. The Sprayground is the first of its kind built in the New York State Parks system with over 100 water jets that spontaneously spray water. Neighboring the Sprayground is one of three playgrounds with equipment for children ages 2-12. This park also offers 2 excellent marinas, with a total of 132 electric slips and 84 non-electric slips. Transient slips available at both marinas. There is no camping permitted in Seneca Lake State Park.
Amenities:
Biking
Boat Launches
Dockage
Fishing
Food
Grills
Hunting
Ice Fishing
Marina
Pavilions and Shelter Rentals (Accessible)
Playgrounds
Playing Fields
Showers (Accessible)
Snowshoeing/X-Country Skiing
Swimming Beach
Wellesley Island State Park
44927 Cross Island Road, Fineview, NY
Wellesley Island State Park has the largest camping complex in the Thousand Islands region. Within this rustic paradise, fishing is excellent--particularly for smallmouth bass, pike, and muskie. To accommodate boaters, the park has a full service marina and three boat launches. A sandy beach on the river offers great swimming and sunbathing and there is a Camp Store, Laundromat, Arcade and the 9-hole Wellesley Island State Park Golf Course on the Island.
One of the main attractions of the park is the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center, which includes a museum, varied habitats such as wooded wetlands, 3 miles of shoreline and open granite outcrops, and miles of trails for hiking, cross-country skiing and nature education. The Nature Center provides educational and recreational programs for all ages. One special feature at the nature center is the 1/4 mile accessible trail that includes access to picnic tables and the seasonal butterfly house. In July and August, a 16 passenger Voyageur Canoe program leaves the docks of the nature center, touring Eel Bay.
For the less rugged camper, there are regular tent/trailer sites and a cabin colony, including facilities for group camping and twelve vacation rentals, which will enable you to enjoy the sunset from the porch of a fully outfitted cottage. You can choose a two or three bedroom cottage with all the comforts of home, including a bathroom with shower, kitchen with refrigerator and stove, bedding, cooking utensils, dishes, glassware, silverware, etc. Outside each vacation rental, a picnic table and ground grill are provided for meals and evening campfires.
Activities:
Biking
Fishing
Golf
Hiking
Hunting
Ice Fishing
Recreation Programs (Accessible)
Snowshoeing Trails
X-Country Skiing
Amenities:
Boat Launches
Boat Rentals
Cabins (Accessible)
Camper Assistance Program
Camper Recreation (Accessible)
Campsites
Cottages
Dockage
Dumping Stations
Food (Accessible)
Grills
Group Camping (Accessible)
Interpretive Signs
Marina
Museum/Visitors Center
Nature Trails (Accessible)
Pavilions
Picnic Tables (Accessible)
Playgrounds
Playing Fields
Powerboats
Scenic Views
Showers (Accessible)
Swimming Beach
Tent/Trailer Sites (Accessible)
Letchworth State Park
1 Letchworth State Park, Castile, NY
About Us:
The Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth State Park opened in June 2016 and offers year-round environmental education opportunities for school groups, scouts, youth organizations, and the general public. Programming at the center focuses on the main topics of interest around the park, including geology, wildlife and botany. The building is open daily 10:00AM - 5:00PM.
The Humphrey Nature Center houses many interactive exhibits that especially highlight the plants and animals, geology and river ecology of Letchworth State Park. A video through the gorge during each of the four seasons plays on a loop on the face of a large reconstruction of the gorge wall. There is also large classroom/meeting space in the building.
Outside the Humphrey Nature Center you will find an outdoor classroom, butterfly garden, a bird observation station, and sustainable features such as solar panels and a cistern for collecting rainwater. There are trails that leave from the center that bring visitors to different points of interest such as Trout Pond, Inspiration Point Overlook and patches of old growth forest.
For more information about the Humphrey Nature Center, please give us a call at (585) 493-3680.
Hamlin Beach State Park
1 Hamlin Beach Boulevard West, Hamlin, NY
Hamlin Beach State Park's clear water, sandy beaches and 264 tent and trailer campsites bring thousands of visitors to the park each year. The Yanty Creek Marsh area at the east end of the park has a mile long self-guided trail. In addition, there are 6 miles of hiking and biking trails, as well as snowmobile and cross-country skiing. Visitors can launch car-top boats, fish for salmon and trout and enjoy the picnic facilities.
Amenities
Biking
Boat Launches
Campsites, Cabins & Lodging
Fishing
Food
Grills
Hiking
Pavilions and Shelter Rentals
Playgrounds
Showers (Accessible)
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing/X-Country Skiing
Swimming Beach
Allegany State Park - Quaker Area
2373 ASP, Rte 1, Salamanca, NY
The Quaker area is known for its two lakes and wonderful camping experiences. It offers a sandy beach for swimming, two fishing piers and a canoeing or kayaking access point. Friend's Boat Launch makes the Allegany Reservoir available to the boating enthusiasts. The many hiking trails give opportunities to explore the naturally formed caves, plus the diversity of plants and wildlife. Many come to relax with the programs offered at the Quaker amphitheater, by picnicking, or just letting the children spend time on the playground. If you enjoy sports, you can use our horse shoe pits, baseball fields, basketball, volley ball or tennis courts. The old Quaker store has been completely restored and now houses a park museum. Interesting exhibits document the history of Allegany State Park as "The wilderness Playground of Western New York," and orient visitors to the parks unique features and attractions, both past and present. Allegany's mixed hemlock /hardwood forest, mountains, rolling hills and meadows, streams, ponds and lakes attract devoted outdoors enthusiasts year-round.
The two campgrounds and 20 cabin trails offer a total of 189 campsites and 230 cabins, 30 of them winterized and one group camp for rental. The Quaker area also has vacation rental cottages. The seven Fancher Cottages are located in the southern part of the Allegany State park, adjacent to Quaker Run Creek and offer guests a unique camping experience. Named for Senator Albert T. Fancher, the "Father of Allegany State Park," each Fancher Cottage (located in the historic Quaker Area of the park) has a bathroom with shower, refrigerator, counter-top range and microwave. The fully accessible cottages sleep six, are furnished and stocked with pillows, bedding, cooking utensils, dishes and coffeemakers. In addition, each cottage has a grill and picnic table outside.
Activities:
Biking
Fishing (Accessible)
Hiking
Hunting (Accessible)
Ice Fishing
Recreation Programs (Accessible)
Snowmobiling (Accessible)
Tennis
Amenities:
Boat Launches
Cabins (Accessible)
Camper Recreation (Accessible)
Campsites
Dumping Stations (Accessible)
Food (Accessible)
Gift Shop
Grills (Accessible)
Group Camping
Museum/Visitors Center
Nature Trails
Pavilions (Accessible)
Picnic Tables (Accessible)
Playgrounds (Accessible)
Powerboats
Showers (Accessible)
Swimming Beach (Accessible)
Tent/Trailer Sites (Accessible)