State Parks Near Binghamton, New York
18 state park units lie within 50 miles of Binghamton, including 6 parks across the line in Pennsylvania. The closest is Chenango Valley State Park, about 9 mi northeast of town. 2 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Chenango Valley State Park9 mi northeast
- Within 25 miles
- 2of 18 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 66 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 6pets allowed
State parks near Binghamton, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Binghamton; driving distance is usually longer.
Chenango Valley State Park
Popular activities here are golf, winter sports, boating, swimming, and biking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and boat or kayak rentals. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Chenango Valley State Park →Salt Springs State Park
Popular activities here are cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, fishing, and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 85 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Salt Springs State Park →Oquaga Creek State Park
Things to do include snowmobiling, golf, ice fishing, disc golf, and winter sports. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites and showers). There are also cabins for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for Oquaga Creek State Park →Bowman Lake State Park
Bowman Lake State Park is a 1,135-acre park in Chenango County, about 8 miles west of Norwich.
Hours, fees and rules for Bowman Lake State Park →Two Rivers State Park Recreation Area
Two Rivers State Park Recreation Area is a park in Tioga County, in Waverly.
Hours, fees and rules for Two Rivers State Park Recreation Area →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 →Vosburg Neck State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, boating, and hiking. The official site lists about 7 miles of trails. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Vosburg Neck State Park →Lackawanna State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, horseback riding, and winter sports. Its trail network totals roughly 18 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Lackawanna State Park →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 →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 →Newtown Battlefield State Park
Covering about 380 acres, Newtown Battlefield State Park lies in Chemung County, about 5 miles southeast of Elmira.
Hours, fees and rules for Newtown Battlefield 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 →Mount Pisgah State Park
The park supports snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, and swimming. The official site lists about 11 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Mount Pisgah State Park →Archbald Pothole State Park
Things to do include hunting in season and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Archbald Pothole State Park →Prompton State Park
Popular activities here are cross-country skiing, golf, mountain biking, disc golf, and winter sports. Its trail network totals roughly 26 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Prompton 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 →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 →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 Binghamton
- Chenango Valley State Park 9 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Salt Springs State Park 13 mi south · Campground listed
- Oquaga Creek State Park 25 mi east · Campground listed
- Buttermilk Falls State Park 37 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Lackawanna State Park 39 mi south · Campground listed
+ 1 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Binghamton
- Chenango Valley State Park 9 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Salt Springs State Park 13 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Oquaga Creek State Park 25 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Buttermilk Falls State Park 37 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Lackawanna State Park 39 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 1 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Binghamton
- Chenango Valley State Park 9 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Salt Springs State Park 13 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Oquaga Creek State Park 25 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Buttermilk Falls State Park 37 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Allan H. Treman State Marine Park 40 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 1 more in the list above
Swimming near Binghamton
- Chenango Valley State Park 9 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Buttermilk Falls State Park 37 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lackawanna State Park 39 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Mount Pisgah State Park 44 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Taughannock Falls State Park 47 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Binghamton
- Chenango Valley State Park 9 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Salt Springs State Park 13 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Oquaga Creek State Park 25 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Buttermilk Falls State Park 37 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Vosburg Neck State Park 38 mi south · Hiking trails listed
+ 5 more in the list above
Fishing near Binghamton
- Chenango Valley State Park 9 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Salt Springs State Park 13 mi south · Fishing listed
- Oquaga Creek State Park 25 mi east · Fishing listed
- Buttermilk Falls State Park 37 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Lackawanna State Park 39 mi south · Fishing listed
+ 4 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Binghamton
What is the closest state park to Binghamton?
Chenango Valley State Park is the closest, about 9 miles northeast of Binghamton in a straight line. Next are Salt Springs State Park and Oquaga Creek State Park.
How many state parks are near Binghamton?
18 state park units are within 50 miles, and 2 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Binghamton have camping?
6 parks list camping, the nearest being Chenango Valley State Park, Salt Springs State Park and Oquaga Creek State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Binghamton?
Yes, at 6 parks, including Chenango Valley State Park, Salt Springs State Park and Oquaga Creek 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 Binghamton?
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 Cortland, NY37 mi north
- Near Ithaca, NY38 mi northwest
- Near Elmira, NY46 mi west
- Near Oneonta, NY50 mi northeast
- Near Scranton, PA50 mi south
- Near Wilkes-Barre, PA59 mi south
- Near Syracuse, NY66 mi north
- Near Auburn, NY67 mi northwest
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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.