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|  State Parks and National Forests in New YorkState Parks | Preserves | National Forest | Resources
New York has about 200 state parks and a small national forest. The Adirondack and Catskill Parks and other forest preserves are administered separately from the state parks. Map of New York State Parks and Forests in New YorkNew York's state parks offer a wide variety of outdoor activities. Some of the major parks are:
Passes are required to enter most state parks. About one-third of New York's state parks have campgrounds. Several parks have rustic cabins that can be rented for overnight accommodations. Inns are located in three parks: Bear Mountain, Saratoga Springs and Letchworth. Forest Preserves in New YorkAdirondack Park, Catskill Park and several wilderness areas are managed by the Department of Environmental Conservation. Adirondack Park is the largest nature preserve east of the Mississippi and has about 2,000 miles of hiking trails. More than 50 campgrounds are located in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks, only one of which offers water and sewage hook-ups. National Forests in New YorkFinger Lakes National Forest is one of the smaller federal forest lands and has several trails for hiking and skiing. There are three small campgrounds with no services. Parks ResourcesState Parks The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Properties publishes a 24-page guide to state parks in New York. www.nysparks.com Forest Preserves Adirondack and Catskill Parks are under the Department of Environmental Conservation. www.dec.state.ny.us National Forests The Forest Service can provide more information about activities and services available in Finger Lakes National Forest. www.fs.fed.us/r9/gmfl Other New York Outdoor Pages
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