State Parks Near Olean, New York
21 state park units lie within 50 miles of Olean, including 11 parks across the line in Pennsylvania. The closest is Allegany State Park - Quaker Area, about 17 mi west of town. 4 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Allegany State Park - Quaker Area17 mi west
- Within 25 miles
- 4of 21 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 115 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 7pets allowed
State parks near Olean, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Olean; driving distance is usually longer.
Allegany State Park - Quaker Area
Allegany State Park - Quaker Area is a park in Cattaraugus County, about 8 miles south of Salamanca.
Hours, fees and rules for Allegany State Park - Quaker Area →Allegany State Park - Red House Area
Visitors come for snowmobiling, horseback riding, ice fishing, winter sports, and hunting in season. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Allegany State Park - Red House Area →Pat McGee Trail
Pat McGee Trail is a 191-acre trail in Cattaraugus County, in Little Valley.
Hours, fees and rules for Pat McGee Trail →Kinzua Bridge State Park
Visitors come for hunting in season, hiking, and picnicking. The official site lists about 2.0 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Kinzua Bridge State Park →Elk State Park
The park supports snorkeling and diving, hunting in season, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and fishing. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Elk State Park →Sizerville State Park
Popular activities here are cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, winter sports, hunting in season, and swimming. Its trail network totals roughly 5 miles, according to the park. Water access includes a swimming pool.
Hours, fees and rules for Sizerville State Park →Denton Hill State Park
Visitors come for off-highway vehicle riding, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, winter sports, and hunting in season. The official site lists about 8 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Denton Hill State Park →Patterson State Park
Visitors come for hunting in season, hiking, and picnicking. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Patterson State Park →Bendigo State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Bendigo State Park →Prouty Place State Park
Popular activities here are hunting in season, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Prouty Place State Park →Lyman Run State Park
Popular activities here are off-highway vehicle riding, snowmobiling, winter sports, hunting in season, and canoeing and kayaking. Its trail network totals roughly 6 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Lyman Run State Park →Cherry Springs State Park
Visitors come for hunting in season, hiking, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are 30 campsites (RV sites with electric hookups and tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Cherry Springs State Park →Chapman State Park
The park supports cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, winter sports, hunting in season, and canoeing and kayaking. The official site lists about 14 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Chapman State Park →Letchworth State Park
The park supports snowmobiling, horseback riding, winter sports, hunting in season, and swimming. The official site lists about 66 miles of trails. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool.
Hours, fees and rules for Letchworth State Park →Silver Lake State Park
Popular activities here are snowmobiling, ice fishing, winter sports, hunting in season, and boating. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Silver Lake State Park →Sinnemahoning State Park
The park supports snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, and canoeing and kayaking. The official site lists about 6 miles of trails. On the water side, there is a boat ramp and a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Sinnemahoning State Park →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 →Knox Farm State Park
In Erie County, in East Aurora, Knox Farm State Park covers about 667 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Knox Farm State Park →Sunset Bay State Marine Park
The park supports ice fishing, boating, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Sunset Bay State Marine Park →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 →Evangola State Park
Evangola State Park is a 746-acre park in Erie County, about 15 miles northeast of Dunkirk.
Hours, fees and rules for Evangola State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Olean
- Allegany State Park - Red House Area 17 mi west · Campground listed
- Elk State Park 34 mi south · Campground listed
- Sizerville State Park 36 mi south · 5 campsites
- Denton Hill State Park 38 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Patterson State Park 39 mi southeast · Campground listed
+ 6 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Olean
- Allegany State Park - Red House Area 17 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Denton Hill State Park 38 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Chapman State Park 44 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Letchworth State Park 45 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Sinnemahoning State Park 47 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Olean
- Sizerville State Park 36 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Denton Hill State Park 38 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Lyman Run State Park 43 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Cherry Springs State Park 43 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Chapman State Park 44 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 2 more in the list above
Swimming near Olean
- Allegany State Park - Red House Area 17 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Sizerville State Park 36 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Bendigo State Park 39 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lyman Run State Park 43 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Chapman State Park 44 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 1 more in the list above
Hiking near Olean
- Allegany State Park - Red House Area 17 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Kinzua Bridge State Park 24 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Elk State Park 34 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Sizerville State Park 36 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Denton Hill State Park 38 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
+ 8 more in the list above
Fishing near Olean
- Allegany State Park - Red House Area 17 mi west · Fishing listed
- Elk State Park 34 mi south · Fishing listed
- Sizerville State Park 36 mi south · Fishing listed
- Denton Hill State Park 38 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Bendigo State Park 39 mi south · Fishing listed
+ 7 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Olean
What is the closest state park to Olean?
Allegany State Park - Quaker Area is the closest, about 17 miles west of Olean in a straight line. Next are Allegany State Park - Red House Area and Pat McGee Trail.
How many state parks are near Olean?
21 state park units are within 50 miles, and 4 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Olean have camping?
11 parks list camping, the nearest being Allegany State Park - Red House Area, Elk State Park and Sizerville State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Olean?
Yes, at 7 parks, including Sizerville State Park, Denton Hill State Park and Lyman Run 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 Olean?
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 Jamestown, NY41 mi west
- Near St. Marys, PA44 mi south
- Near Dunkirk, NY53 mi northwest
- Near Buffalo, NY60 mi north
- Near Batavia, NY65 mi north
- Near Niagara Falls, NY76 mi northwest
- Near Lockport, NY76 mi north
- Near Elmira, NY83 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.