How Do You Find The Top State Park Campgrounds In New York?
New York State has a vast state park system featuring a wealth of natural resources. Follow these steps to find a campground the next time you “rough it” in the Empire State. Decide which region of New York to visit by considering whether you want to visit the state parks in the Adirondacks or Catskills area. These are under the jurisdiction of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Their website (see below) has information on over 50 campsites they operate within the Adirondack and Catskills regions. Examine the New York State Parks system which is divided into 13 regions overall. Long Island alone has 20 state parks and historic sites, including the world famous Jones beach, and attracts over 20 million visitors a year. You might want to consider some of the less heavily visited areas of New York State, such as the five state parks around Cayuga Lakes area in west-central New York’s Finger Lakes Region. Consider camping in Allegany State Park’s 65,000 acres. The