| While New York City gets much of the press, | | | | hunting, snowshoeing, canoeing, and horseback |
| it is New York state park campgrounds that | | | | riding. Because Allegany State Park offers a |
| have captured the hearts of many northeastern | | | | variety of camping facilities, it is one of |
| travelers. There is just something so | | | | those New York state park campgrounds that is |
| incredibly comforting about spending time in | | | | appropriate for both weekend warriors and |
| these scenic playgrounds. Once you've visited | | | | extended stay vacationers. The park is home |
| one of the premiere New York state park | | | | to some 424 campsites, 375 cabins, and three |
| campgrounds, chances are you'll be hooked for | | | | group camps. You can also rent one of the |
| life, given the variety of amenities they | | | | park's comfortable vacation cottages. Another |
| offer. Undoubtedly, one of the most popular | | | | one of the most popular New York state park |
| of the New York state park campgrounds is | | | | campgrounds is Moreau Lake State Park, which |
| Allegany State Park. In fact, this campground | | | | has been listed as one of the top 100 |
| was named in 2007 as a Top "Amazing Spot" in | | | | campgrounds in the U.S. This incredible |
| the nation. The park is vast, measuring some | | | | camping site is known for its hardwood |
| 65,000 acres. It is perhaps best known for | | | | forests and tranquil grounds, along with its |
| its primitive forests, lovely fall foliage, | | | | pristine beachfront. At Moreau Lake, you can |
| and amazing wildlife. The park is divided | | | | enjoy hiking, boating, cross country skiing, |
| into two developed areas-Red House and | | | | and even ice fishing. The site also features |
| Quaker. Both locations boast sandy beaches, | | | | a wooden pavilion which can accommodate as |
| enchanting picnic grounds, fascinating | | | | many as 120 people. It's also a user-friendly |
| museums, and challenging hiking trails. The | | | | site, since vacationers can easily rent |
| park facility is a favorite for both | | | | fishing gear, snowshoes, beach lounges, and |
| dedicated walkers and bike riders, thanks to | | | | beach umbrellas. Meanwhile, the famed Lake |
| its miles of paved trails. Meanwhile, the Art | | | | Shore Cottage boasts a refrigerator, stove, |
| Roscoe Ski Touring Area offers both cross | | | | bathroom with shower, fireplace, and screened |
| country skiing and mountain bike | | | | porch. New York state park campgrounds are |
| trails-perhaps some of the greatest trails in | | | | well-maintained and well-equipped to meet |
| all of the Northeast. The park is also a | | | | your vacation needs. They're appropriate for |
| favorite of snowmobilers, thanks to its 90 | | | | both winter fun and summer sunbathing and can |
| miles of snowmobile trails. In addition, at | | | | provide you with a lifetime of wonderful |
| Allegany State Park you can enjoy fishing, | | | | memories. |