State Park · New York, United States
Harriman State Park
Harriman State Park is a state park in New York, United States, covering 47,527 acres (19,234 ha), established in 1910; it recorded 1,725,516 visits in 2024.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Palisades, New York, United States |
| Area | 47,527 acres (19,234 ha) |
| Established | 1910 |
| Annual visits (2024) | 1,725,516 |
| Coordinates | 41.2431° N, 74.1006° 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 Harriman State Park
Harriman State Park is a 48,556-acre (196.50 km2) state park in the U.S. state of New York. Located in Rockland and Orange counties 30 miles (48 km) north of New York City, it is the state's second largest, and features 31 lakes, multiple streams, public camping area, and great vistas. Its over 200 miles (320 km) of trails, maintained by volunteers from the New York–New Jersey Trail Conference, are a haven for hikers. On its northeastern edge, Harriman State Park borders the 5,000-acre (20 km2) Bear Mountain State Park and the United States Military Academy's 16,000-acre (65 km2) forest reserve.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | New York City, New York |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 30 miles north of New York City |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) · New York, United States · 34.3 miles away
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) · Newark, United States · 38.4 miles away
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) · New York, United States · 45.0 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Harriman State Park?
Harriman State Park is in New York, United States (41.2431° N, 74.1006° W).
When was Harriman State Park established?
Harriman State Park was established in 1910, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Harriman State Park?
Harriman State Park covers 47,527 acres (19,234 ha).
How many people visit Harriman State Park each year?
It recorded 1,725,516 recreation visits in 2024, the latest published figure.
Does Harriman State Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Harriman State Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Harriman State Park?
The nearest town is New York City, New York. about 30 miles north of New York City.
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/Harriman_State_Park_(New_York) — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).