State Parks Near Saratoga Springs, New York
34 state park units lie within 50 miles of Saratoga Springs, including 20 parks across the line in Vermont and Massachusetts. The closest is Saratoga Spa State Park, about 2 mi southwest of town. 4 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Saratoga Spa State Park2 mi southwest
- Within 25 miles
- 4of 34 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 114 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 7pets allowed
State parks near Saratoga Springs, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Saratoga Springs; driving distance is usually longer.
Saratoga Spa State Park
Saratoga Spa State Park is a 1,984-acre park in Saratoga County, in Saratoga Springs.
Hours, fees and rules for Saratoga Spa State Park →Grant Cottage State Historic Site
Popular activities here are historic sites and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Grant Cottage State Historic Site →Moreau Lake State Park
In Saratoga County, about 7 miles southwest of Glens Falls, Moreau Lake State Park covers about 6,644 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Moreau Lake State Park →Peebles Island State Park
The park supports winter sports, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Peebles Island State Park →Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site
Covering about 386 acres, Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site lies in Rensselaer County, about 3 miles northwest of North Bennington.
Hours, fees and rules for Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site →Grafton Lakes State Park
Grafton Lakes State Park is a 2,613-acre park in Rensselaer County, about 12 miles east of Troy.
Hours, fees and rules for Grafton Lakes State Park →Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
Covering about 266 acres, Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site lies in Montgomery County, about 4 miles west of Amsterdam.
Hours, fees and rules for Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site →Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
Covering about 2 acres, Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site lies in Albany County, in Rensselaer.
Hours, fees and rules for Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site →Crailo State Historic Site
Covering about 1 acres, Crailo State Historic Site lies in Rensselaer County, in Rensselaer.
Hours, fees and rules for Crailo State Historic Site →Lake Shaftsbury State Park
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 15 campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Shaftsbury State Park →Johnson Hall State Historic Site
Covering about 34 acres, Johnson Hall State Historic Site lies in Fulton County, in Johnstown.
Hours, fees and rules for Johnson Hall State Historic Site →Thacher State Park
Thacher State Park is a park in Albany County, about 10 miles southwest of Colonie.
Hours, fees and rules for Thacher State Park →Fisher Scott Memorial Pines
Fisher Scott Memorial Pines is a natural area in Bennington County, about 13 miles northeast of Cambridge.
Hours, fees and rules for Fisher Scott Memorial Pines →Cherry Plain State Park
Cherry Plain State Park is a 178-acre park in Rensselaer County, about 14 miles northwest of Pittsfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Cherry Plain State Park →Taconic Trail State Park
Covering about 1,175 acres, Taconic Trail State Park lies in Berkshire County, about 8 miles west of North Adams.
Hours, fees and rules for Taconic Trail State Park →Woodford State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Woodford State Park →Schodack Island State Park
Schodack Island State Park is a 1,175-acre park in Alb/Rens County, about 2 miles northeast of Ravena.
Hours, fees and rules for Schodack Island State Park →Clarksburg State Forest
Covering about 3 acres, Clarksburg State Forest lies in Berkshire County, about 4 miles north of North Adams.
Hours, fees and rules for Clarksburg State Forest →Lake St. Catherine State Park
The park supports golf, disc golf, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 61 campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake St. Catherine State Park →Emerald Lake State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, swimming, fishing, ranger programs, and hiking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Emerald Lake State Park →Clarksburg State Park
For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Clarksburg State Park →Western Gateway Heritage State Park
In Berkshire County, in North Adams, Western Gateway Heritage State Park covers about 8 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Western Gateway Heritage State Park →Natural Bridge State Park
Natural Bridge State Park is a park in Berkshire County, about 3 miles northeast of North Adams.
Hours, fees and rules for Natural Bridge State Park →Mount Greylock State Reservation
Mount Greylock State Reservation is a 4,103-acre park unit in Berkshire County, about 5 miles southwest of North Adams.
Hours, fees and rules for Mount Greylock State Reservation →Florida State Forest
Florida State Forest is a 1-acre forest in Berkshire County, about 4 miles northeast of North Adams.
Hours, fees and rules for Florida State Forest →Adams Rail Trail
Adams Rail Trail is a trail in Berkshire County, about 5 miles south of North Adams.
Hours, fees and rules for Adams Rail Trail →Balance Rock State Park
In Berkshire County, about 4 miles north of Pittsfield, Balance Rock State Park covers about 137 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Balance Rock State Park →Pittsfield State Forest
For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Pittsfield State Forest →Monroe State Forest
For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Monroe State Forest →Ashuwillticook Rail Trail
Ashuwillticook Rail Trail is a trail in Berkshire County, about 8 miles northeast of Pittsfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Ashuwillticook Rail Trail →Max V. Shaul State Park
Popular activities here are winter sports, fishing, and hiking. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites and showers). There are also cabins for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for Max V. Shaul State Park →Savoy Mountain State Forest
Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Savoy Mountain State Forest →Bomoseen State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Bomoseen State Park →Rowe State Forest
Rowe State Forest is a forest in Franklin County, about 11 miles east of North Adams.
Hours, fees and rules for Rowe State Forest →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Saratoga Springs
- Grant Cottage State Historic Site 9 mi north · Campground listed
- Lake Shaftsbury State Park 30 mi east · 15 campsites
- Woodford State Park 39 mi east · 96 campsites
- Lake St. Catherine State Park 41 mi northeast · 61 campsites
- Emerald Lake State Park 42 mi east · 103 campsites
+ 6 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Saratoga Springs
- Lake Shaftsbury State Park 30 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Woodford State Park 39 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Lake St. Catherine State Park 41 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Max V. Shaul State Park 48 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Saratoga Springs
- Peebles Island State Park 20 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Lake Shaftsbury State Park 30 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Woodford State Park 39 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Lake St. Catherine State Park 41 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Emerald Lake State Park 42 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 2 more in the list above
Swimming near Saratoga Springs
- Lake Shaftsbury State Park 30 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Woodford State Park 39 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lake St. Catherine State Park 41 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Emerald Lake State Park 42 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Bomoseen State Park 49 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Saratoga Springs
- Peebles Island State Park 20 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Lake Shaftsbury State Park 30 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Woodford State Park 39 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Lake St. Catherine State Park 41 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Emerald Lake State Park 42 mi east · Hiking trails listed
+ 2 more in the list above
Fishing near Saratoga Springs
- Peebles Island State Park 20 mi south · Fishing listed
- Lake Shaftsbury State Park 30 mi east · Fishing listed
- Woodford State Park 39 mi east · Fishing listed
- Lake St. Catherine State Park 41 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Emerald Lake State Park 42 mi east · Fishing listed
+ 2 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Saratoga Springs
What is the closest state park to Saratoga Springs?
Saratoga Spa State Park is the closest, about 2 miles southwest of Saratoga Springs in a straight line. Next are Grant Cottage State Historic Site and Moreau Lake State Park.
How many state parks are near Saratoga Springs?
34 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 Saratoga Springs have camping?
11 parks list camping, the nearest being Grant Cottage State Historic Site, Lake Shaftsbury State Park and Woodford State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Saratoga Springs?
Yes, at 7 parks, including Peebles Island State Park, Lake Shaftsbury State Park and Woodford 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 Saratoga Springs?
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 Glens Falls, NY18 mi north
- Near Schenectady, NY20 mi south
- Near Albany, NY28 mi south
- Near Gloversville, NY29 mi west
- Near North Adams, MA43 mi southeast
- Near Pittsfield, MA50 mi southeast
- Near Rutland, VT55 mi northeast
- Near Greenfield, MA68 mi southeast
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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.