State Parks Near Geneva, New York
28 state park units lie within 50 miles of Geneva. The closest is Seneca Lake State Park, about 2 mi northeast of town. 10 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Seneca Lake State Park2 mi northeast
- Within 25 miles
- 10of 28 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 33 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 7pets allowed
State parks near Geneva, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Geneva; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →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 →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 →Bonavista State Park
Popular activities here are golf, winter sports, hunting in season, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Bonavista State Park →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area
Things to do include snowmobiling, winter sports, hunting in season, biking, and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 83 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Irondequoit Bay State Marine Park
Irondequoit Bay State Marine Park is a 70-acre marine park in Monroe County, about 6 miles northeast of Rochester.
Hours, fees and rules for Irondequoit Bay 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 →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 →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 →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 →Stony Brook State Park
Covering about 550 acres, Stony Brook State Park lies in Steuben County, about 13 miles north of Hornell.
Hours, fees and rules for Stony Brook 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 →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 →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 →Genesee Valley Greenway State Park
In Livingston County, about 10 miles southwest of Geneseo, Genesee Valley Greenway State Park covers about 1,146 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Genesee Valley Greenway State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Geneva
- Sampson State Park 10 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Taughannock Falls State Park 29 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Buttermilk Falls State Park 40 mi southeast · Campground listed
Cabins and lodging near Geneva
- Sampson State Park 10 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Taughannock Falls State Park 29 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Buttermilk Falls State Park 40 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Geneva
- Sampson State Park 10 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Bonavista State Park 14 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Canandaigua Lake State Marine Park 15 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Taughannock Falls State Park 29 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area 30 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 2 more in the list above
Swimming near Geneva
- Sampson State Park 10 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Taughannock Falls State Park 29 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Buttermilk Falls State Park 40 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Geneva
- Sampson State Park 10 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Bonavista State Park 14 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park 15 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Taughannock Falls State Park 29 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area 30 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
+ 1 more in the list above
Fishing near Geneva
- Sampson State Park 10 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Canandaigua Lake State Marine Park 15 mi west · Fishing listed
- Taughannock Falls State Park 29 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Allan H. Treman State Marine Park 37 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Buttermilk Falls State Park 40 mi southeast · Fishing listed
Questions about state parks near Geneva
What is the closest state park to Geneva?
Seneca Lake State Park is the closest, about 2 miles northeast of Geneva in a straight line. Next are Sampson State Park and Cayuga Lake State Park.
How many state parks are near Geneva?
28 state park units are within 50 miles, and 10 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Geneva 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 Geneva?
Yes, at 7 parks, including Sampson State Park, Bonavista State Park and Canandaigua Lake State Marine Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Geneva?
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 Auburn, NY22 mi east
- Near Ithaca, NY38 mi southeast
- Near Rochester, NY38 mi northwest
- Near Fulton, NY42 mi northeast
- Near Syracuse, NY44 mi east
- Near Cortland, NY45 mi southeast
- Near Oswego, NY48 mi northeast
- Near Elmira, NY54 mi south
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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.