Letchworth State Park, renowned as the "Grand Canyon of the East," is one of the most scenically magnificent areas in the eastern U.S. The Genesee River roars through the gorge, over three major waterfalls, between cliffs as high as 600 feet in some places. The river's cliffs are surrounded by lush forests. Hikers can choose among 66 miles of hiking trails. Trails are also available for horseback riding, biking, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Letchworth offers nature, history and performing arts programs, guided walks and tours, a summer lecture series, whitewater rafting, kayaking, hot air ballooning, and two pools for swimming. Winter activities include snow tubing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and horse-drawn sleigh rides.

Letchworth State Park, located in the Genesee River gorge 35 miles south of Rochester, celebrated its centennial in 2006.


Park visitors have their pick of activities, including biking, horseback riding, fishing, ice skating, hiking past numerous scenic views and waterfalls, hunting, swimming, an ice skating rink, visiting the museum, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.
Campsite Loops are open May 9 to Oct. 19, 2014.

Mailing Address:

LETCHWORTH STATE PARK
1 LETCHWORTH STATE PARK
CASTILE NY 14427-1124
Information: (585)493-3600

65,000-acre Allegany State Park is known for its primitive, forested valleys, un-glaciated landscape, fall leaves, and wildlife. The park's two developed areas, Red House and Quaker, make this the largest state park in New York. Both areas offer sand beaches, picnic areas, museums, hiking trails, and naturalist walks. Walkers, runners, and bicycle riders can take advantage of the five miles of paved trails around Red House. The Art Roscoe Ski Touring Area has some of the finest groomed cross country skiing and mountain bike trails in the Northeast. Snowmobilers are attracted to Allegany State Park for its 90 miles of groomed snowmobile trails and over 150 winterized cabins. Other activities include bird watching, picnicking, fishing, hunting, snowshoeing, canoeing, and horseback riding.

Allegany State Park is located in western New York, in Cattaraugus County, just north of Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania. The park is divided into two sections: The Red House Area and the Quaker Run Area. The Red House Area's attractions include Stone Tower, the Summit Fire Tower, Red House Lake, Bridal Falls, and the Art Roscoe Ski Area. The Quaker area's attractions include Quaker Lake, the Mount Tuskarora Fire Tower, hiking trails, Science Lake, Bear Caves, Thunder Rocks, and the Quaker Amphitheater.

Activities include beach swimming; boating; fishing; hunting; horseback riding; biking; hiking; walking; visiting the museum; tennis, baseball and softball on the playing fields; and, in winter, ice fishing, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. Most park activities are accessible to disabled visitors.

Nearby Attractions:
Nearby parks include Lake Erie State Park, Long Point State Park on Lake Chautauqua, Evangola State Park, Letchworth State Park, and Woodlawn Beach State Park.

Mailing Address:

ALLEGANY STATE PARK
2373 ASP RTE.1 STE 3
SALAMANCA NY 14779
Information: (716)354-9121

Adirondack State Park

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
43.80915, -74.70119
43°48'33"N, 74°42'4"W

 BROWN TRACT POND CAMPGROUND
UNCAS ROAD
RAQUETTE LAKE NY 13436
(315)354-4412

Tucked away in seclusion a short way off the main tourist route, this jewel of a campground remains one of the best kept secrets in the Adirondacks. The remote Adirondack setting of this facility offers a relaxing, quiet beauty all its own. The campsites offer privacy; they are large and well-forested.

Brown Tract Pond Campground is located on the east shore of 146-acre Brown Tract Pond. Development of this campground commenced in 1957 and was completed in 1958.

Visitors may rent or bring their own rowboats and canoes. Anglers will enjoy fishing for rare brook trout and more common smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, sunfish, yellow perch, brown bullhead, sucker common shiner, and golden shiner. The park offers nearby trails to Black Bear Mountain, Bug Lake, Eagle Lake, and Eighth Lake. Unmarked trails lead to Shallow Lake and West Mountain. Bicycling is also an option here.

EIGHTH LAKE CAMPGROUND, NY

 
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
43.76427, -74.70999
43°45'51"N, 74°42'36"W
Mailing Address:
EIGHTH LAKE CAMPGROUND
State Route 28
INLET NY 13360
Project Office:(315)354-4120

From the New York State Thruway (I-90), take Exit 31 at Utica; go north on Route 12 to Alder Creek; follow Route 28 through Old Forge and Inlet; the park is 6 miles east of Inlet on left side of Route 28. From the Adirondack Northway (I-87), take Exit 23 at Warrensburg; take Route 9 North to Route 28 West, through Indian Lake, Blue Mountain Lake, and Raquette Lake; the park is 5 miles south of Raquette Lake on the right-hand side of Route 28.

Eighth Lake Campground offers great fishing for lake trout, with special salmon ponds adjacent to the campground. The large, forested campsites offer peace and privacy. The campground offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including canoeing and boating, fishing, hiking, and bicycling.

Eighth Lake Campground is located between Seventh and Eighth Lake with campsites located near the shore lines of both.

Power boats, rowboats, and canoes are allowed. Boat and canoe rental available. The boat launch consists of a hard surface (trailer-launch capable) launching ramp with parking for 10 cars and is the only public access to the lake. Fishing for trout and smallmouth bass is popular, and state-maintained hiking trails are adjacent to the campground, with many other trails nearby. A picnic area is available, and a swimming area is at the south end of the lake.