State Parks Near Auburn, New York
31 state park units lie within 50 miles of Auburn. The closest is Cayuga Lake State Park, about 10 mi west of town. 8 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Cayuga Lake State Park10 mi west
- Within 25 miles
- 8of 31 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 33 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 7pets allowed
State parks near Auburn, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Auburn; driving distance is usually longer.
Cayuga Lake State Park
In Seneca County, about 10 miles west of Auburn, Cayuga Lake State Park covers about 137 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Cayuga Lake State Park →Long Point State Park - Finger Lakes
Long Point State Park - Finger Lakes is a park in Cayuga County, about 17 miles southwest of Auburn.
Hours, fees and rules for Long Point State Park - Finger Lakes →Fillmore Glen State Park
In Cayuga County, about 2 miles southeast of Moravia, Fillmore Glen State Park covers about 940 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Fillmore Glen State Park →Seneca Lake State Park
In Ont/Sen County, in Geneva, Seneca Lake State Park covers about 164 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Seneca Lake State Park →State Park at the Fair
Covering about 5 acres, State Park at the Fair lies in Onondaga County, in Solvay.
Hours, fees and rules for State Park at the Fair →Sampson State Park
Popular activities here are winter sports, hunting in season, boating, swimming, and biking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Sampson State Park →Bonavista State Park
Popular activities here are golf, winter sports, hunting in season, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Bonavista State Park →Clark Reservation State Park
Clark Reservation State Park is a 340-acre park in Onondaga County, about 4 miles southeast of Syracuse.
Hours, fees and rules for Clark Reservation State Park →Lodi Point State Park
Lodi Point State Park is a park in Seneca County, about 9 miles east of Penn Yan.
Hours, fees and rules for Lodi Point State Park →Taughannock Falls State Park
The park supports winter sports, hunting in season, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals. There are also cabins for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for Taughannock Falls State Park →Fair Haven Beach State Park
Covering about 1,141 acres, Fair Haven Beach State Park lies in Cayuga County, about 12 miles southwest of Oswego.
Hours, fees and rules for Fair Haven Beach State Park →Chimney Bluffs State Park
Covering about 623 acres, Chimney Bluffs State Park lies in Wayne County, about 7 miles northwest of Wolcott.
Hours, fees and rules for Chimney Bluffs State Park →Battle Island State Park
In Oswego County, about 3 miles north of Fulton, Battle Island State Park covers about 180 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Battle Island State Park →Green Lakes State Park
In Onondaga County, in Fayetteville, Green Lakes State Park covers about 2,212 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Green Lakes State Park →Black Diamond Trail
Black Diamond Trail is a 201-acre trail in Tompkins County, about 4 miles northwest of Ithaca.
Hours, fees and rules for Black Diamond Trail →Allan H. Treman State Marine Park
The park supports boating and fishing. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Allan H. Treman State Marine Park →Old Erie Canal State Historic Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, biking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Old Erie Canal State Historic Park →Helen McNitt State Park
Visitors come for fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Helen McNitt State Park →Lorenzo State Historic Site
Visitors come for winter sports, historic sites, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Lorenzo State Historic Site →Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, historic sites, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park →Canandaigua Lake State Marine Park
Things to do include boating and fishing. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Canandaigua Lake State Marine Park →Chittenango Falls State Park
In Madison County, about 11 miles southwest of Oneida, Chittenango Falls State Park covers about 184 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Chittenango Falls State Park →Buttermilk Falls State Park
The park supports hunting in season, swimming, fishing, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. There are also cabins for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for Buttermilk Falls State Park →Robert H. Treman State Park
Covering about 1,123 acres, Robert H. Treman State Park lies in Tompkins County, about 5 miles southwest of Ithaca.
Hours, fees and rules for Robert H. Treman State Park →Fort Ontario State Historic Site
Covering about 36 acres, Fort Ontario State Historic Site lies in Oswego County, in Oswego.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Ontario State Historic Site →Keuka Lake State Park
In Yates County, about 7 miles southwest of Penn Yan, Keuka Lake State Park covers about 632 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Keuka Lake State Park →Watkins Glen State Park
Covering about 798 acres, Watkins Glen State Park lies in Schuyler County, in Watkins Glen.
Hours, fees and rules for Watkins Glen State Park →Ganondagan State Historic Site
Ganondagan State Historic Site is a 569-acre historic site in Ontario County, in Victor.
Hours, fees and rules for Ganondagan State Historic Site →Verona Beach State Park
Covering about 1,685 acres, Verona Beach State Park lies in Oneida County, about 8 miles north of Oneida.
Hours, fees and rules for Verona Beach State Park →Selkirk Shores State Park
Covering about 1,029 acres, Selkirk Shores State Park lies in Oswego County, about 4 miles west of Pulaski.
Hours, fees and rules for Selkirk Shores State Park →Catharine Valley Trail
Catharine Valley Trail is a 167-acre trail in Chemung County, about 8 miles north of Horseheads.
Hours, fees and rules for Catharine Valley Trail →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Auburn
- Sampson State Park 22 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Taughannock Falls State Park 27 mi south · Campground listed
- Buttermilk Falls State Park 37 mi south · Campground listed
Cabins and lodging near Auburn
- Sampson State Park 22 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Taughannock Falls State Park 27 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Buttermilk Falls State Park 37 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Auburn
- Sampson State Park 22 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Bonavista State Park 24 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Taughannock Falls State Park 27 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Allan H. Treman State Marine Park 33 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Helen McNitt State Park 35 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 2 more in the list above
Swimming near Auburn
- Sampson State Park 22 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Taughannock Falls State Park 27 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Buttermilk Falls State Park 37 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Auburn
- Sampson State Park 22 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Bonavista State Park 24 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Taughannock Falls State Park 27 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Old Erie Canal State Historic Park 34 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park 36 mi west · Hiking trails listed
+ 1 more in the list above
Fishing near Auburn
- Sampson State Park 22 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Taughannock Falls State Park 27 mi south · Fishing listed
- Allan H. Treman State Marine Park 33 mi south · Fishing listed
- Helen McNitt State Park 35 mi east · Fishing listed
- Canandaigua Lake State Marine Park 36 mi west · Fishing listed
+ 1 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Auburn
What is the closest state park to Auburn?
Cayuga Lake State Park is the closest, about 10 miles west of Auburn in a straight line. Next are Long Point State Park - Finger Lakes and Fillmore Glen State Park.
How many state parks are near Auburn?
31 state park units are within 50 miles, and 8 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Auburn have camping?
3 parks list camping, the nearest being Sampson State Park, Taughannock Falls State Park and Buttermilk Falls State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Auburn?
Yes, at 7 parks, including Sampson State Park, Bonavista State Park and Taughannock Falls State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Auburn?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Geneva, NY22 mi west
- Near Syracuse, NY23 mi east
- Near Fulton, NY28 mi north
- Near Cortland, NY30 mi southeast
- Near Ithaca, NY34 mi south
- Near Oswego, NY36 mi north
- Near Rochester, NY55 mi west
- Near Rome, NY58 mi east
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.