{"id":69573,"date":"2020-10-31T03:30:42","date_gmt":"2020-10-31T07:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=69573"},"modified":"2020-10-31T03:34:35","modified_gmt":"2020-10-31T07:34:35","slug":"six-best-state-parks-for-autumn-camping-in-ny","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/69573\/six-best-state-parks-for-autumn-camping-in-ny\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Best State Parks for Autumn Camping in NY"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many see camping as a summer-oriented activity, given the season\u2019s warm temperatures and lively nature. But, if you\u2019re looking for a change of ambiance, autumn camping is the way to go. Imagine: being nestled in the woods, enveloped in a flurry of warm-colored leaves, with a cool breeze gently blowing against you. Fortunately, we found six state parks with excellent autumn camping in NY, in no particular order.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Autumn Camping in NY &#8211; Six State Parks You Should Try:<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Letchworth State Park<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1 Letchworth State Park, Castile, NY 14427<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Real Reviews:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Nicknamed the \u201cGrand Canyon of the East,\u201d <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/parks.ny.gov\/parks\/letchworth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has three waterfalls pouring into the Genesee River\u2019s magnificent gore. There\u2019s a variety of hiking trails and views, great activities to do for the whole family, and plenty of campsites to pick from. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay over the weekend and see the gorge light up in an array of warm colors. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Gorge Trail is recommended if you want to see all three waterfalls in one go. Be warned, some of the amenities are closed due to the quarantine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Watch this video, Letchworth Park, in Autumn:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H6MTObJEbg0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>How to get there from New York City:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The drive from New York City takes about six hours, a bus ride takes eight to nine hours, and a train ride from the New York Penn Station to the Rochester Amtrak Station takes over six and a half hours, plus a one-hour bus ride to Mount Morris and a half-hour taxi ride to the park.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Robert H. Treman State Park<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">105 Enfield Falls Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Real Reviews:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com\/camping\/robert-h-treman-state-park\/r\/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NY&amp;parkId=221\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> contains its own glen and gorge, albeit it\u2019s much more rugged than the other Finger Lake parks. Many visitors have described its rock layers and formations as whimsical and abstract, with lots of nooks and crannies to explore. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a decent amount of stairs so be prepared, but it\u2019ll be worth checking out one of its many campsites and seeing the glen transform into the perfect autumn camping aesthetic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Watch this video about Robert H. Treman State Park:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nviU3OhuMwg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>How to get there from New York City:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A drive takes a little less than four and a half hours and bus rides can range from five to eight hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Watkins Glen State Park<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1009 N Franklin St., Watkins Glen, NY 14891<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Real Reviews:<\/strong> Considering it won 3rd place in USA TODAY Readers\u2019 Choice for Best State Park in the United States 2015, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/parks.ny.gov\/parks\/142\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is renowned as the best of the Finger Lake Parks for a reason. Its large and winding gorge, numerous waterfalls, and natural rock formations are a spectacle to behold. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s got a variety of hiking trails, stairs, and campsites, so be sure to plan your trip once the gorge is littered with autumn leaves.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_69575\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69575\" style=\"width: 741px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-69575 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Autumn-camping-parks-Watkins-Glen-State-Park.jpeg\" alt=\"Autumn camping parks\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-69575\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-69575 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Autumn-camping-parks-Watkins-Glen-State-Park.jpeg\" alt=\"Autumn camping parks\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Autumn-camping-parks-Watkins-Glen-State-Park.jpeg 741w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Autumn-camping-parks-Watkins-Glen-State-Park-350x230.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Autumn-camping-parks-Watkins-Glen-State-Park-696x456.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Autumn-camping-parks-Watkins-Glen-State-Park-640x420.jpeg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/noscript> Watkins Glen State Park: R<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enowned as the best of the Finger Lake Parks <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The park brings in a lot of tourists. Therefore, it\u2019s recommended to explore its sights early in the morning on a weekday. The highlight view of the gorge is the Rainbow Falls, just make sure to watch out for slippery rocks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to get there from New York City:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The drive to Watkins takes about four and a half hours and a bus ride will take around six to nine hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Bowman Lake State Park<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">745 Bliven Sherman Rd.m Oxford, NY 13830<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Real Reviews:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Don\u2019t be fooled by its name, this park isn\u2019t actually known for its lake, which may seem pale if you compare it to more prominent ones. But, it makes up for it by having superior camping. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The campsites are spaced far enough that you\u2019ll feel completely secluded in the wilderness with no interruption from neighbors. If you want to stay in a cabin without any luxuries, the park\u2019s got you covered. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are \u201crustic\u201d cabins that have stripped down features. Along with some nice water and hiking activities, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/parks.ny.gov\/parks\/76\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bowman<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great choice for the most authentic autumn camping in NY experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_69574\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69574\" style=\"width: 741px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-69574 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Autumn-Camping-Bowman-Lake-State-Park.jpeg\" alt=\"Autumn Camping at Bowman Lake State Park\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-69574\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-69574 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Autumn-Camping-Bowman-Lake-State-Park.jpeg\" alt=\"Autumn Camping at Bowman Lake State Park\" width=\"741\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Autumn-Camping-Bowman-Lake-State-Park.jpeg 741w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Autumn-Camping-Bowman-Lake-State-Park-350x230.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Autumn-Camping-Bowman-Lake-State-Park-696x456.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Autumn-Camping-Bowman-Lake-State-Park-640x420.jpeg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/noscript> Bowman Lake State Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>How to get there from New York City:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A drive takes a little over four hours and a bus ride can take over five and a half hours at minimum.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Thacher State Park<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">830 Thacher Park Rd.m Voorheesville, NY 12186<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Real Reviews:<\/strong> Geologists praise this park for its Helderberg Escarpment. That&#8217;s a mountain extensively rich with fossils, and one of the most fossil-rich places in the world. Atop its peaks, you can see sweeping views of the Hudson-Mohawk Valley, the Adirondack Mountains, and the Green Mountains. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a plethora of different activities to do at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/parks.ny.gov\/parks\/128\/details.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thacher Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, waterfalls, and enough campsites to choose from. Come during autumn and see the escarpment glisten with golden leaves and red-tailed hawks flying by.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the Indian Ladder Trailer to view some particularly cool rock formations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out this video of Thacher park to get a sense:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lKLoxoUfmHM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>How to get there from New York City:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A drive or train ride takes about three hours, while a bus takes about four.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Fillmore Glen State Park<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1686 St. Rte. 38, Moravia, NY 13118<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Real Reviews:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/parks.ny.gov\/parks\/fillmoreglen\/details.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fillmore Glen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is often looked upon as a younger sibling to the Watkins Glen State Park, smaller and quieter compared to the more popular of the two. But don\u2019t underestimate this park\u2019s features. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its beautiful and rich glen envelope\u2019s its gorge, with trails comfortable for anyone to hike, and waterfalls galore. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just picture how lovely it looks during autumn. That&#8217;s when the glen shifts from cool greens to warm yellows, oranges, and reds. Just be sure to pack proper footwear as some trails can be a little slippery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Watch this video showcasing Fillmore Glen:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r1GQWh_W0lU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>How to get there from New York City:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The drive takes over four hours and the bus takes almost five hours to seven and a half hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Searching for some more travel tips for NY? 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