State Park · New York, United States
Allegany State Park
Allegany State Park is a state park in New York, United States, covering 64,800 acres (26,224 ha), established in 1921; it recorded 1,525,695 visits in 2024.
State Park · New York, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Allegany, New York, United States |
| Area | 64,800 acres (26,224 ha) |
| Established | 1921 |
| Annual visits (2024) | 1,525,695 |
| Coordinates | 42.1150° N, 78.7200° W |
| Managed by | New York state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Allegany State Park
Allegany State Park is a state park in western New York State, located in Cattaraugus County just north of the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania. The park is divided into two sections: The Red House Area and the Quaker Run Area. It lies within the Allegheny Highlands forests ecoregion. The Red House Area is the northeastern half of Allegany State Park. The Red House area's attractions include Stone Tower, the Summit Fire Tower, Red House Lake, Bridal Falls, and the Art Roscoe Ski Area. This section also contains five miles (8.0 km) of paved bike trails and 130 camp sites.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Allegheny National Forest, New York |
|---|---|
| Getting there | just north of Allegheny National Forest |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) · Buffalo, United States · 57.0 miles away
- Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) · Rochester, United States · 87.5 miles away
- John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) · Hamilton, Canada · 95.4 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Allegany State Park?
Allegany State Park is in New York, United States (42.1150° N, 78.7200° W).
When was Allegany State Park established?
Allegany State Park was established in 1921, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Allegany State Park?
Allegany State Park covers 64,800 acres (26,224 ha).
How many people visit Allegany State Park each year?
It recorded 1,525,695 recreation visits in 2024, the latest published figure.
Does Allegany State Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Allegany State Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Allegany State Park?
The nearest town is Allegheny National Forest, New York. just north of Allegheny National Forest.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_York_state_parks — Wikipedia list of New York state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allegany_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).