Home to the “Grand Canyon of the East,” Letchworth State Park sits in Livingston and Wyoming counties in western New York. The Genesee River carves a 600-foot-deep picturesque gorge with dozens of waterfalls.
The second largest New York state park, Harriman State Park, holds 200 miles of hiking trails, 31 lakes and reservoirs, two beaches, miles of scenic roads and flowing streams, and spacious camping areas. It is about thirty miles north of New York City.
You will find a national historic landmark and a unique state park in the southernmost foothills of the Adirondack region. More than a century ago, people believed the waters of Saratoga Springs had healing powers. Accordingly, they built spas and health centers, and bottled and sold the precious water.
The rugged, rocky terrain of the Shawangunk Mountain Ridge engulfs the beautiful Minnewaska State Park Preserve. You will discover three glassy lakes, breathtaking waterfalls, lush forests, ledges that yield surreal views, and clear streams coursing through valleys.
Exploring the surreal beauty of Watkins Glen State Park is a joy. You will pass through tunnels, cross stone bridges and climb stairs as you admire 200-foot cliffs and 19 cascading waterfalls. The journey takes you above, below, and behind waterfalls and face-to-face with shale cliffs.
New York’s largest state park, with nearly 65,000 acres is Allegany State Park. It sits in the western part of the state just north of the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania. Two sections comprise the park: Red House Area and Quaker Run Area.