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Open 365 days a year, Niagara Falls State Park has awe-inspiring scenery! It also features thrilling attractions, interactive exhibits, miles of hiking trails, and delectable dining options in a family-friendly environment. It's an adventure-packed experience!

Many State Parks are Open in Winter

Winter lends a whole new meaning to the word awe-inspiring when referring to these beautiful natural resources, and many parks lend perfectly to exciting Winter activities like cross country skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing, and even snowmobiling.

With lots of State Parks and nearby Towns to choose from, a fun day or two away from the hustle and bustle of every day living is both therapeutic and fulfilling.

Ride the Hills at Beaver Island (left), Ice Skate at the Empire State Plaza (center), and Go Snowmobiling at Allegany State Park (right)

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> A Fair Haven Beach State Park Winter

14985 State Park Rd, Sterling, NY 13156

Cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and ice fishing contribute to the lakefront fun at Fair Haven Beach State Park in Winter.

> Adirondack State Park in Winter

St. Regis Falls, NY 12980

The amazing Adirondacks offer the highest peaks in New York State and in winter, this huge park becomes a snow covered playground, offering as many activities as in the summer - maybe more!

> Allegany State Park in Winter

2373 ASP Route 1, Salamanca, NY 14779

While visitors flock to the park in the summer for hiking, biking and water fun, the winter also offers exciting activities like cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling...

> Bear Mtn State Park in Winter

Route 9W North, Bear Mountain, NY 10911

Nestled in rugged mountains rising from the west bank of the Hudson River, Bear Mountain State Park offers plenty to do no matter what the season.

> Beaver Island State Park in Winter

2136 Oakfield Road, Grand Island, NY 14072

This 950-acre park offers a sandy beach for summer fun, but in winter, visitors can enjoy snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding and ice fishing!

> Bowman Lake State Park Loves Winter

745 Bliven Sherman Road, Oxford, NY 13830

Winter at Bowman Lake offers snowmobilers and cross-country skiers outstanding scenery on 13 miles of designated trails...

> Cayuga Lake State Park Offers Winter Fun

2678 Lower Lake Road, Seneca Falls, NY 13148

Just 6 miles east of the village of Seneca Falls, Cayuga Lake State Park is a 188-acre state park located on the north end of the lake, which offers great ice fishing in the winter

> Chenango Valley State Park Loves Winter

153 State Park Road, Chenango Forks, NY 13746

A product of the ice age, Chenango Valley State Park boasts two kettle lakes, originating from when the last glacier retreated, great for ice skating.

> De Veaux Woods State Park in Winter

180 De Veaux Woods Drive, Niagara Falls, NY 14305

De Veaux offers cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ice skating in the winter and has a path that leads across the Niagara Scenic Parkway to Whirlpool State Park with access to the Niagara gorge trail system.

> Enjoy Winter at Gilbert Lake State Park

18 CCC Road, Laurens, NY 13796

Most of this 1,584-acre state park along with its lake and three ponds is nestled in the wooded foothills of the Catskill Mountains.

> Fillmore Glen State Park

1686 State Route 38 Moravia, NY 13118

The 941-acre Fillmore Glen State Park features hiking trails offering spectacular views of unique geological formations, including five waterfalls and a gorge.

> Greece Canal Park in Winter

241 Elmgrove Road, Rochester, NY 14626

This 577-acre park is ideal for hiking and bird watching as well as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. It also has one of our two legal off-leash Dog Parks in the County Park system.

> Hamlin Beach State Park is Open for Winter

1 Hamlin Beach State Park, Hamlin, NY 14464

Hamlin Beach State Park is a 1,287-acres state parks that offers miles of nature and hiking trails along with snowmobiling, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

> Harriman State Park in Winter

54 Seven Lakes Drive, Sloatsburg, NY 10974

Along a wide variety of summer activities, the park becomes a winter lover’s paradise with ice fishing, skating, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

> Higley Flow State Park in Winter

442 Cold Brook Dr., Colton, NY 13625

Nestled among the Adirondack foothills, Higley Flow State Park offers winter enthusiasts plenty of snowy fun like snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and ice fishing.

> See Letchworth, the "Grand Canyon of the East," in Winter

1 Letchworth State Park Rd Castile, NY 14427

Renowned as the “Grand Canyon of the East,” Letchworth State Park is one of the most magnificent and scenic places in the eastern U.S. any time of the year ..

> It's Winter in Cherry Plain State Park

10 State Park Road, Petersburg, NY 12138

The 175-acre Cherry Plain State Park features a sandy beach on Black River Pond, which in the winter turns into a haven for ice fishermen.

> Keewaydin State Park - Winter

45165 NY-12, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607

Perched on the magnificent St. Lawrence River, Keewaydin State Park provides winter fun like ice fishing and cross-country skiing.

> Mine Kill State Park Offers Winter Fun

161 Mine Kill Road, North Blenheim, NY 12131

Mine Kill State Park offers a great diversity of birds to spy, in particular the bald eagle, blue bird and wild turkey, more easily visible in the winter.

> Niagara Falls in Winter

332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls, NY 14303

See this natural wonder transformed into a winter enchantment like no other. Framed by icicles and surrounded by a frozen mist, ice buildups help create an illusion of frozen falls.

> Saratoga Spa State Park in Winter

19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

In winter, this state park offers cross-country skiing on approximately 12 miles of trails, ice skating, ice hockey.

> Empire State Plaza - Ice Skating and More

279 Madison Ave., Albany, NY 12210

Besides featuring an ice rink, The Empire State Plaza is a spectacular capital center, the seat of NYS government and a cultural hub.

> Snowshoe at Minnewaska Park

5281 Route 44-55, Kerhonkson, NY 12446

Along with the views, winter snows bring great opportunities to snowshoe and cross-country ski. Horseback riding trails are also available.

> Visit Chimney Bluffs State Park in Winter

7700 Garner Road, Wolcott, NY 14590

One of Upstate New York's most gorgeous and unique parks, Chimney Bluffs shows off strange rock formations and spires.

> Winter Beauty and Fun at John Boyd Thacher State Park

830 Thacher Park Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186

The more than 25 additional miles of park trails provide summer hiking and mountain biking as well as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling

> Winter Fun at Betty & Wilber Davis State Park

Davis Road, Worcester, NY 12197

Perched atop a hill, this 229-acre state park provides spectacular views and is bedecked with a forest of hardwoods, areas of conifer plantation, gently rolling meadowlands and two ponds.

> Winter loves Grafton Lakes State Park

100 Grafton Lakes State Park Way, Cropseyville, NY 12052

Nearly 2,500 acres, Grafton Lakes State Park is situated between the Taconic and Hudson Valleys and features six ponds, great for ice fishing when conditions permit.

> You'll Love Winter at Delta Lake State Park

8797 NY-46, Rome, NY 13440

Along with winter beauty, Delta Lake State Park offers ice fishing, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing...

> Your Winter Awaits at Evangola State Park

10191 Old Lake Shore Road, Irving, NY 14081

Evangola State Park is a winter recreational delight as the lake creates lake-effect snowstorms to blanket the park and while forming magnificent natural ice sculpture along the shore.