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Camping and Cabins

Planning your next vacation?
Why not consider staying in one of New York's beautiful state parks? Imagine pitching a tent near the St. Lawrence River or one of the beautiful lakes or waking up in your recreational vehicle surrounded by the majesty of the woods or cooking breakfast in a cabin overlooking the "Grand Canyon of the East."

Allegany State Park

Campsites
New York State is home to 8,355 campsites. While the most popular time to camp is Memorial Day through Labor Day, many of these facilities are available in the spring, fall and winter.

Wellesley Island State Park

Cabins
If you enjoy camping but would like additional amenities in a rustic setting, our cabins offer a little more space, comfort and privacy. Cabins sleep between 2 and 8 people depending on location. Please contact the park directly to determine what is provided and what you should bring.

Lake Taghkanic Cabins

Vacation Rentals
For those who wish to vacation in State Parks, while enjoying all the comforts of home, there are several vacation rentals available that are fully equipped with the latest conveniences, and usually supply everything from dishes and utensils to bedding. Please contact the park directly to determine the reservation method, what is provided and what you should bring.

Guideon Putnam Resort & Spa - Saratoga Spa State Park

Inns & Conference Centers
Some of our parks offer distinctive accommodations in picturesque inns and exceptional conference centers. Please contact these facilities directly for reservation information.

Wellesley Island State Park

Group Camps
Accommodations for Group Camps are available in select locations. Contact the park or regional office for reservation procedures.

Don't Move Firewood!
Bringing your firewood with you? Most people don't realize they move bugs along with their firewood. You could be spreading diseases from insect invaders that can quickly kill large numbers of trees. Our forests are at risk from the transport of firewood infested with tree killers. Help STOP THE SPREAD of these pests:

  • Leave firewood at home - do not transport it to campgrounds or parks.
  • Use only firewood from local sources.
  • If you bring firewood, burn ALL of it before leaving your campsite.

For more information go to: http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/28722.html

Campers Assistance Program
Are you a Camping enthusiast? Have you talents and tales you'd like to share with others? Do you enjoy helping people? You may be just the person for the Camper Assistance Program.

Reservations
Arranging a stay at a New York state park is easy! Reservations can be made from 1 day - 9 months in advance by calling toll free 1-800-456-CAMP or newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com. For spur of the moment trips, rentals are also available on a walk-up basis.

Reservations will be taken as follows:

  • From December 1 through mid-March:
  • Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • From mid-March through Labor Day:
  • Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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  • From the day after Labor Day through November 30:
  • Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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