State Parks Near Schenectady, New York
44 state park units lie within 50 miles of Schenectady, including 21 parks across the line in Massachusetts and Vermont. The closest is Thacher State Park, about 11 mi southwest of town. 8 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Thacher State Park11 mi southwest
- Within 25 miles
- 8of 44 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 114 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 6pets allowed
State parks near Schenectady, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Schenectady; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →Peebles Island State Park
The park supports winter sports, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Peebles Island State Park →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Grant Cottage State Historic Site
Popular activities here are historic sites and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Grant Cottage State Historic Site →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 →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 →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 →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 →Hudson River Islands State Park
In Columbia/Greene County, about 3 miles southeast of Coxsackie, Hudson River Islands State Park covers about 186 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Hudson River Islands 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 →Mine Kill State Park
Mine Kill State Park is a 461-acre park in Schoharie County, about 8 miles east of Stamford.
Hours, fees and rules for Mine Kill State Park →Pittsfield State Forest
For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Pittsfield State Forest →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 →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 →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 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 →Olana State Historic Site
The park supports winter sports, historic sites, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Olana State Historic Site →Richmond State Forest
Richmond State Forest is a forest in Berkshire County, about 9 miles southwest of Pittsfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Richmond State Forest →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 →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 →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 →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 →Clarksburg State Park
For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Clarksburg State Park →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 →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 →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 →Wahconah Falls State Park
Wahconah Falls State Park is a park in Berkshire County, about 8 miles east of Pittsfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Wahconah Falls State Park →Savoy Mountain State Forest
Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Savoy Mountain State Forest →Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park
Visitors come for winter sports, fishing, and hiking. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Betty and Wilbur Davis 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 →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 →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 →Monroe State Forest
For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Monroe State Forest →John Burroughs Memorial State Historic Site
John Burroughs Memorial State Historic Site is a 6-acre historic site in Delaware County, about 8 miles south of Stamford.
Hours, fees and rules for John Burroughs Memorial State Historic Site →October Mountain State Forest
On the water side, there is a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for October Mountain State Forest →Ashmere Lake State Park
On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Ashmere Lake State Park →Clermont State Historic Site
In Col/Dutch County, in Saugerties, Clermont State Historic Site covers about 592 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Clermont State Historic Site →Windsor State Forest
Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Windsor State Forest →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Schenectady
- Grant Cottage State Historic Site 29 mi north · Campground listed
- Max V. Shaul State Park 30 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Hudson River Islands State Park 34 mi south · Campground listed
- Pittsfield State Forest 38 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Lake Shaftsbury State Park 41 mi east · 15 campsites
+ 6 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Schenectady
- Max V. Shaul State Park 30 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Lake Shaftsbury State Park 41 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Woodford State Park 46 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park 47 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Schenectady
- Peebles Island State Park 12 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Max V. Shaul State Park 30 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Hudson River Islands State Park 34 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Lake Shaftsbury State Park 41 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Woodford State Park 46 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 1 more in the list above
Swimming near Schenectady
- Lake Shaftsbury State Park 41 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Woodford State Park 46 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Schenectady
- Peebles Island State Park 12 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Max V. Shaul State Park 30 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Lake Shaftsbury State Park 41 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Olana State Historic Site 41 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Woodford State Park 46 mi east · Hiking trails listed
+ 2 more in the list above
Fishing near Schenectady
- Peebles Island State Park 12 mi east · Fishing listed
- Max V. Shaul State Park 30 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Lake Shaftsbury State Park 41 mi east · Fishing listed
- Woodford State Park 46 mi east · Fishing listed
- Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park 47 mi west · Fishing listed
Questions about state parks near Schenectady
What is the closest state park to Schenectady?
Thacher State Park is the closest, about 11 miles southwest of Schenectady in a straight line. Next are Peebles Island State Park and Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site.
How many state parks are near Schenectady?
44 state park units are within 50 miles, and 8 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Schenectady have camping?
11 parks list camping, the nearest being Grant Cottage State Historic Site, Max V. Shaul State Park and Hudson River Islands State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Schenectady?
Yes, at 6 parks, including Peebles Island State Park, Max V. Shaul State Park and Hudson River Islands 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 Schenectady?
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 Albany, NY11 mi southeast
- Near Saratoga Springs, NY20 mi north
- Near Gloversville, NY27 mi northwest
- Near Glens Falls, NY38 mi north
- Near Pittsfield, MA42 mi southeast
- Near North Adams, MA42 mi east
- Near Kingston, NY60 mi south
- Near Oneonta, NY63 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.