State Parks Near Rome, New York
22 state park units lie within 50 miles of Rome. The closest is Delta Lake State Park, about 6 mi northeast of town. 7 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Delta Lake State Park6 mi northeast
- Within 25 miles
- 7of 22 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 22 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 5pets allowed
State parks near Rome, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Rome; driving distance is usually longer.
Delta Lake State Park
Delta Lake State Park is a 534-acre park in Oneida County, about 6 miles northeast of Rome.
Hours, fees and rules for Delta Lake State Park →Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site
Covering about 83 acres, Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site lies in Oneida County, about 2 miles northwest of Oriskany.
Hours, fees and rules for Oriskany Battlefield 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 →Pixley Falls State Park
Covering about 378 acres, Pixley Falls State Park lies in Oneida County, about 14 miles northeast of Rome.
Hours, fees and rules for Pixley Falls State Park →Steuben Memorial State Historic Site
Visitors come for historic sites and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Steuben Memorial State Historic Site →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 →Chittenango Falls State Park
Popular activities here are fishing and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Chittenango Falls State Park →Helen McNitt State Park
Visitors come for fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Helen McNitt State Park →Green Lakes State Park
Visitors come for golf, disc golf, winter sports, hunting in season, and boating. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and boat or kayak rentals. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Green Lakes State Park →Lorenzo State Historic Site
Visitors come for winter sports, historic sites, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Lorenzo State Historic Site →Whetstone Gulf State Park
Covering about 1,891 acres, Whetstone Gulf State Park lies in Lewis County, about 6 miles south of Lowville.
Hours, fees and rules for Whetstone Gulf 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 →Herkimer Home State Historic Site
In Herkimer County, about 3 miles southeast of Little Falls, Herkimer Home State Historic Site covers about 178 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Herkimer Home State Historic Site →Canadarago State Marine Park
Visitors come for boating and fishing. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Canadarago State Marine 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 →Selkirk Shores State Park
Visitors come for snowmobiling, winter sports, hunting in season, boating, and swimming. 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 Selkirk Shores State Park →Hyde Hall State Historic Site
Things to do include winter sports, historic sites, biking, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Hyde Hall State Historic Site →Glimmerglass State Park
Covering about 593 acres, Glimmerglass State Park lies in Otsego County, about 17 miles southeast of Ilion.
Hours, fees and rules for Glimmerglass State Park →Sandy Island Beach State Park
In Oswego County, about 6 miles northwest of Pulaski, Sandy Island Beach State Park covers about 254 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Sandy Island Beach State Park →Gilbert Lake State Park
Gilbert Lake State Park is a 1,591-acre park in Otsego County, about 10 miles north of Oneonta.
Hours, fees and rules for Gilbert Lake 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 →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 →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Rome
- Green Lakes State Park 28 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Selkirk Shores State Park 42 mi northwest · Campground listed
Cabins and lodging near Rome
- Green Lakes State Park 28 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Selkirk Shores State Park 42 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Rome
- Chittenango Falls State Park 25 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Helen McNitt State Park 26 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Green Lakes State Park 28 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Canadarago State Marine Park 37 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Selkirk Shores State Park 42 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Rome
- Green Lakes State Park 28 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Selkirk Shores State Park 42 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Rome
- Old Erie Canal State Historic Park 24 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Chittenango Falls State Park 25 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Green Lakes State Park 28 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Selkirk Shores State Park 42 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Hyde Hall State Historic Site 43 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
Fishing near Rome
- Chittenango Falls State Park 25 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Helen McNitt State Park 26 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Green Lakes State Park 28 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Canadarago State Marine Park 37 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Selkirk Shores State Park 42 mi northwest · Fishing listed
Questions about state parks near Rome
What is the closest state park to Rome?
Delta Lake State Park is the closest, about 6 miles northeast of Rome in a straight line. Next are Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site and Verona Beach State Park.
How many state parks are near Rome?
22 state park units are within 50 miles, and 7 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Rome have camping?
2 parks list camping, the nearest being Green Lakes State Park and Selkirk Shores State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Rome?
Yes, at 5 parks, including Chittenango Falls State Park, Helen McNitt State Park and Green Lakes 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 Rome?
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 Utica, NY16 mi southeast
- Near Syracuse, NY35 mi west
- Near Fulton, NY47 mi west
- Near Oswego, NY53 mi west
- Near Cortland, NY56 mi southwest
- Near Watertown, NY56 mi north
- Near Oneonta, NY57 mi south
- Near Auburn, NY58 mi west
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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.