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New York's natural and cultural resources support a tremendous diversity of trails which offer myriad experiences ranging from hiking the Finger Lakes Trail, cross-country skiing in Allegany State Park, rollerblading along the Erie Canal, to snowmobiling on the Tug Hill, climbing the Adirondack high peaks, traversing the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, and biking on New York City's extensive greenway system. Every area of the state offers a unique setting and a different set of opportunities.
The following is a listing of web resources that include information and maps on recreational trails throughout the state. There are Federal and State Agency websites and other statewide, regional and county-level trail inventory resources. Explore the links below to locate recreational trail opportunities where you want to go.
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National Park Service
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
North Country National Scenic Trail
Washington-Rochambeau National Historic Trail
Hudson River Valley Greenway - Greenways and Water Trail information and maps
New York State Canals – Biking and Hiking the Canalway Trail; Interactive Canalway Water Trail Map
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There are many ways to experience New York’s great outdoors. Maybe you’ll get hooked on fishing or discover sleeping under the stars is the perfect way to spend a weekend. We have information for beginners up to the more advanced outdoor enthusiast. 

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Camping

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Trapping

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Shellfishing

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Watchable Wildlife

Summer Camps

Love Our New York Lands

Adventure NY

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Looking for your next adventure? New York has more than 5 million acres, 7,000 lakes and streams, and 52,000 miles of rivers and streams for you to explore. Use our Places to Go search tool to find locations nearby for your favorite outdoor activity. 

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Agencies That Manage Public Land

Discounts For Outdoor Recreation

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New York is home to many animals and plant species – both native and invasive. Learn how we protect open space and reclaim land after mining is complete. Discover the water around you in lakes and rivers, wetlands, oceans, and underground.

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There are many ways to experience New York’s great outdoors. Maybe you’ll get hooked on fishing or discover sleeping under the stars is the perfect way to spend a weekend. We have information for beginners up to the more advanced outdoor enthusiast. 

View All Outdoor Activities

Camping

Hiking

Hunting

Trapping

Freshwater Fishing

Saltwater Fishing

Shellfishing

Boating

Paddling

Watchable Wildlife

Summer Camps

Love Our New York Lands

Adventure NY

Places to Go

Places to Go

Looking for your next adventure? New York has more than 5 million acres, 7,000 lakes and streams, and 52,000 miles of rivers and streams for you to explore. Use our Places to Go search tool to find locations nearby for your favorite outdoor activity. 

Find Your Spot

Find Places to Go

Accessible Recreation

Maps

Wildlife Management Areas

Tidal Wetland Areas

Agencies That Manage Public Land

Discounts For Outdoor Recreation

Nature

Nature

New York is home to many animals and plant species – both native and invasive. Learn how we protect open space and reclaim land after mining is complete. Discover the water around you in lakes and rivers, wetlands, oceans, and underground.

Learn About Nature

Animals, Fish & Plants

Invasive Species

Forests & Trees

Wildlife Health

Nuisance Wildlife

Report Dead Wildlife

Waterbodies

Open Space

Environmental Protection

Environmental Protection

DEC protects the land, water, and air resources in New York. Whether it is addressing climate change effects, promoting responsible waste management, monitoring air quality, overseeing contaminated site clean-ups, or oil and gas mining monitoring, DEC is there to safeguard the environment; you can too by reporting environmental violations and problems. 

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Report a Problem

Public Safety

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Water

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Recycling and Composting

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Mining & Reclamation

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Press Releases - NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation

May 27, 2020State Parks Releases Final Scoping Document for Draft Historic Preservation Plan and Generic Environmental Impact StatementMay 21, 2020New York State Park Beaches to Open for SwimmingMay 15, 2020Governor Cuomo, Governor Murphy, Governor Lamont, Governor Carney Announce Multi-state Agreement on Beaches Ahead of Memorial Day WeekendMay 06, 2020State Parks to Develop Statewide Greenways Plan

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April 01, 2020State Parks Moves to Update Historic Preservation Plan

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March 28, 2020State Parks and DEC Encourage Responsible Recreation During the Covid-19 Public Health CrisisMarch 25, 2020Major Solar Power Projects Launched at Four State Parks on Long Island and in the Hudson ValleyMarch 19, 2020State Historic Preservation Board Recommends 12 Nominations for State & National Registers of Historic PlacesMarch 18, 2020State Parks and Office of General Services Announce Groundbreaking for $1.2 Million REDI Resiliency Project at Fair Haven Beach State ParkMarch 10, 2020New York State Announces State Parks Projects Adding More Than 760 Acres of Open Space in Central New York and Southern TierMarch 09, 2020New York State Announces Western New York Regional Roundtable to Plan Implementation of 'Restore Mother Nature' Environmental Bond ActMarch 05, 2020New York State Announces Capital Region Regional Roundtable to Plan Implementation of 'Restore Mother Nature' Environmental Bond Act

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February 16, 2020New York State Announces Free Snowmobiling Weekend to Boost Out-of-State Tourism Set for March 14-15February 11, 2020New York State Announces Historic Total of 77 Million Visits to State Parks in 2019February 06, 2020State Park Police and State Police Remind Snowmobilers to Ride SafelyFebruary 05, 2020New York State Announces Next Phase of Parks 2020 Initiative with $2.9 Million in Improvements in Trails, Playgrounds in State ParksFebruary 01, 2020In Speech at Human Rights Campaign Gala, New York State Reaffirms New York's Nation-leading Support for LGBTQ Community and Announces First State Park Will Be Named after LGBTQ Person

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January 30, 2020New York State Parks Welcomes Interpreter of African American HistoryJanuary 24, 2020New York State, Roslyn Landmark Society Announce Raising of the Historic 1700s Grist Mill Above Street Level January 15, 2020State Agencies.
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Field Operations is responsible for providing ongoing situational awareness of any potential or actual incident, local response efforts, or response activities of State agencies.

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The Planning Section provides technical planning assistance to State and local agencies and organizations in the development and maintenance of a wide variety of disaster preparedness and emergency response plans.

The New York State Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program  coordinates with various State DPC agencies, nuclear counties, and nuclear fixed power plants to ensure the safety of NYS residents.

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Things To Do

There are many ways to experience New York’s great outdoors. Maybe you’ll get hooked on fishing or discover sleeping under the stars is the perfect way to spend a weekend. We have information for beginners up to the more advanced outdoor enthusiast. 

View All Outdoor Activities

Camping

Hiking

Hunting

Trapping

Freshwater Fishing

Saltwater Fishing

Shellfishing

Boating

Paddling

Watchable Wildlife

Summer Camps

Love Our New York Lands

Adventure NY

Places to Go

Places to Go

Looking for your next adventure? New York has more than 5 million acres, 7,000 lakes and streams, and 52,000 miles of rivers and streams for you to explore. Use our Places to Go search tool to find locations nearby for your favorite outdoor activity. 

Find Your Spot

Find Places to Go

Accessible Recreation

Maps

Wildlife Management Areas

Tidal Wetland Areas

Agencies That Manage Public Land

Discounts For Outdoor Recreation

Nature

Nature

New York is home to many animals and plant species – both native and invasive. Learn how we protect open space and reclaim land after mining is complete. Discover the water around you in lakes and rivers, wetlands, oceans, and underground.

Learn About Nature

Animals, Fish & Plants

Invasive Species

Forests & Trees

Wildlife Health

Nuisance Wildlife

Report Dead Wildlife

Waterbodies

Open Space

Environmental Protection

Environmental Protection

DEC protects the land, water, and air resources in New York. Whether it is addressing climate change effects, promoting responsible waste management, monitoring air quality, overseeing contaminated site clean-ups, or oil and gas mining monitoring, DEC is there to safeguard the environment; you can too by reporting environmental violations and problems. 

Ways to Protect

Report a Problem

Public Safety

Wildfires

Air

Water

Bulk Storage

Recycling and Composting

Waste Management

Mining & Reclamation

Site Cleanup

Oil and Gas

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The deadline for submission is 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
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State Parks, through state and federal funding sources, provides a number of grant programs. From historic preservation efforts to playgrounds and trail development, we provide grants to a variety of projects that promote 
	recreation, preserve our historic and natural resources and generally improve the quality of life in communities throughout the state.
All applicants must use the Regional Economic Development Councils' online application process, the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA). The CFA is available through our website and the Governor's Regional Economic 
	Development Councils website at http://regionalcouncils.ny.gov.
Regional Grants Administrators are available in the Agency's Regional offices to offer assistance with applications and program details.

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Things To Do

There are many ways to experience New York’s great outdoors. Maybe you’ll get hooked on fishing or discover sleeping under the stars is the perfect way to spend a weekend. We have information for beginners up to the more advanced outdoor enthusiast. 

View All Outdoor Activities

Camping

Hiking

Hunting

Trapping

Freshwater Fishing

Saltwater Fishing

Shellfishing

Boating

Paddling

Watchable Wildlife

Summer Camps

Love Our New York Lands

Adventure NY

Places to Go

Places to Go

Looking for your next adventure? New York has more than 5 million acres, 7,000 lakes and streams, and 52,000 miles of rivers and streams for you to explore. Use our Places to Go search tool to find locations nearby for your favorite outdoor activity. 

Find Your Spot

Find Places to Go

Accessible Recreation

Maps

Wildlife Management Areas

Tidal Wetland Areas

Agencies That Manage Public Land

Discounts For Outdoor Recreation

Nature

Nature

New York is home to many animals and plant species – both native and invasive. Learn how we protect open space and reclaim land after mining is complete. Discover the water around you in lakes and rivers, wetlands, oceans, and underground.

Learn About Nature

Animals, Fish & Plants

Invasive Species

Forests & Trees

Wildlife Health

Nuisance Wildlife

Report Dead Wildlife

Waterbodies

Open Space

Environmental Protection

Environmental Protection

DEC protects the land, water, and air resources in New York. Whether it is addressing climate change effects, promoting responsible waste management, monitoring air quality, overseeing contaminated site clean-ups, or oil and gas mining monitoring, DEC is there to safeguard the environment; you can too by reporting environmental violations and problems. 

Ways to Protect

Report a Problem

Public Safety

Wildfires

Air

Water

Bulk Storage

Recycling and Composting

Waste Management

Mining & Reclamation

Site Cleanup

Oil and Gas
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Most New York State Parks charge a vehicle use fee between $6 and $10 dollars for day use. Parks may also charge additional fees for such amenities as pools and picnic shelter reservations. Historic sites generally charge an admission fee between $1 and $6. For more information about park and historic site fees and hours, including when fees are charged, please contact the facility directly.
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The Empire Pass is your key to all-season enjoyment at New York State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation including forests, beaches and trails. Passes are available for different lengths of time, choose from: One Season, Multi-Season or, the Lifetime Empire Pass. All passes provide unlimited day use vehicle entry to most state parks and recreation facilities. To shop for your Empire Pass options, Click Here!
Empire Pass: Patriot Plan Benefit
Members of the New York State National Guard or military reserves who are currently serving on active duty in support of the war on terrorism are eligible for one free Empire Pass for use by their immediate family during deployment and/or for their own use when returning home.
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These lands include:The Adirondack and Catskill Forest Preserve *State ForestsWildlife Management Areas, andState-operated campgrounds in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks.*A note about the Adirondack and Catskill regions: While these two regions are called "parks", they are not State Parks (see below), and approximately half of each park remains in private ownership.

How to Find DEC Recreation Lands

Find locations and descriptions of these lands as well as recreational opportunities.

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The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP)OPRHP is responsible for State Parks and State Historic Sites. These sites are located throughout the state, with the exception of the Adirondack and Catskill Parks. Many State Parks also have campgrounds.The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP)DEP is responsible for managing lands within the New York City Watershed that provide drinking water to city residents. These lands fall within two regions: East of Hudson, which includes portions of Westchester and Putnam Counties, and West of Hudson, which falls within the Catskill Region. New York City allows recreational activities on most of their lands, but a permit may be required.Federal Recreation LandNew York also has public recreation land that is managed by federal agencies.The National Park Service oversees the National Parks, National Historic Sites, National Monuments, National Scenic Trails, National Recreation Areas, National Seashores, National Memorials and more.The National Forest Service manages the Finger Lakes National Forest, located in Seneca and Schuyler Counties.The National Fish and Wildlife Service oversees ten National Wildlife Refuges, the majority of which are on Long Island.County and Local ParksMany counties, towns, and cities operate public parks throughout New York. To locate a county or municipal park near you, contact your local municipality.

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