State Parks Near Ithaca, New York
28 state park units lie within 50 miles of Ithaca, including 2 parks across the line in Pennsylvania. The closest is Allan H. Treman State Marine Park, about 1 mi northwest of town. 11 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Allan H. Treman State Marine Park1 mi northwest
- Within 25 miles
- 11of 28 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 55 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 9pets allowed
State parks near Ithaca, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Ithaca; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Bonavista State Park
Popular activities here are golf, winter sports, hunting in season, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Bonavista 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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Lorenzo State Historic Site
Visitors come for winter sports, historic sites, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Lorenzo State Historic Site →Helen McNitt State Park
Visitors come for fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Helen McNitt 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 →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 →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 →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 →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Ithaca
- Buttermilk Falls State Park 3 mi south · Campground listed
- Taughannock Falls State Park 9 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Sampson State Park 28 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Chenango Valley State Park 38 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Salt Springs State Park 49 mi southeast · Campground listed
Cabins and lodging near Ithaca
- Buttermilk Falls State Park 3 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Taughannock Falls State Park 9 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Sampson State Park 28 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Chenango Valley State Park 38 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Salt Springs State Park 49 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Ithaca
- Allan H. Treman State Marine Park 1 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Buttermilk Falls State Park 3 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Taughannock Falls State Park 9 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Bonavista State Park 24 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Sampson State Park 28 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 4 more in the list above
Swimming near Ithaca
- Buttermilk Falls State Park 3 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Taughannock Falls State Park 9 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Sampson State Park 28 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Chenango Valley State Park 38 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Mount Pisgah State Park 45 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Ithaca
- Buttermilk Falls State Park 3 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Taughannock Falls State Park 9 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Bonavista State Park 24 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Sampson State Park 28 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Chenango Valley State Park 38 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
+ 2 more in the list above
Fishing near Ithaca
- Allan H. Treman State Marine Park 1 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Buttermilk Falls State Park 3 mi south · Fishing listed
- Taughannock Falls State Park 9 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Sampson State Park 28 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Chenango Valley State Park 38 mi southeast · Fishing listed
+ 4 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Ithaca
What is the closest state park to Ithaca?
Allan H. Treman State Marine Park is the closest, about 1 miles northwest of Ithaca in a straight line. Next are Buttermilk Falls State Park and Black Diamond Trail.
How many state parks are near Ithaca?
28 state park units are within 50 miles, and 11 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Ithaca have camping?
5 parks list camping, the nearest being Buttermilk Falls State Park, Taughannock Falls State Park and Sampson State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Ithaca?
Yes, at 9 parks, including Allan H. Treman State Marine Park, Buttermilk Falls 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 Ithaca?
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, NY20 mi northeast
- Near Elmira, NY29 mi southwest
- Near Auburn, NY34 mi north
- Near Geneva, NY38 mi northwest
- Near Binghamton, NY38 mi southeast
- Near Syracuse, NY45 mi northeast
- Near Fulton, NY61 mi north
- Near Oswego, NY70 mi north
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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.