State Parks Near Utica, New York
22 state park units lie within 50 miles of Utica. The closest is Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site, about 9 mi northwest of town. 6 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site9 mi northwest
- Within 25 miles
- 6of 22 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 11 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 5pets allowed
State parks near Utica, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Utica; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →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 →Steuben Memorial State Historic Site
Visitors come for historic sites and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Steuben Memorial State Historic Site →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Lorenzo State Historic Site
Visitors come for winter sports, historic sites, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Lorenzo 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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Robert V. Riddell State Park
The park supports winter sports, hunting in season, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Robert V. Riddell 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 →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 →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Utica
- Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park 36 mi southeast · Campground listed
Cabins and lodging near Utica
- Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park 36 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Utica
- Canadarago State Marine Park 22 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Chittenango Falls State Park 32 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Helen McNitt State Park 34 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park 36 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Robert V. Riddell State Park 45 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
Hiking near Utica
- Hyde Hall State Historic Site 28 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Chittenango Falls State Park 32 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Old Erie Canal State Historic Park 35 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park 36 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Robert V. Riddell State Park 45 mi south · Hiking trails listed
Fishing near Utica
- Canadarago State Marine Park 22 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Chittenango Falls State Park 32 mi west · Fishing listed
- Helen McNitt State Park 34 mi west · Fishing listed
- Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park 36 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Robert V. Riddell State Park 45 mi south · Fishing listed
Questions about state parks near Utica
What is the closest state park to Utica?
Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site is the closest, about 9 miles northwest of Utica in a straight line. Next are Delta Lake State Park and Steuben Memorial State Historic Site.
How many state parks are near Utica?
22 state park units are within 50 miles, and 6 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Utica have camping?
1 park list camping, the nearest being Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Utica?
Yes, at 5 parks, including Canadarago State Marine Park, Chittenango Falls State Park and Helen McNitt 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 Utica?
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 Rome, NY16 mi northwest
- Near Gloversville, NY45 mi east
- Near Oneonta, NY45 mi south
- Near Syracuse, NY46 mi west
- Near Cortland, NY59 mi southwest
- Near Fulton, NY62 mi west
- Near Auburn, NY69 mi west
- Near Schenectady, NY69 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.