New York State Parks

Keewaydin State Park
Alexandria Bay, NY 13607 Phone: (315) 482-3331

Keewaydin State Park is on the St. Lawrence River, offering excellent boating, fishing and, during the winter, ice fishing and cross-country skiing. The sheltered marina provides dock space for seasonal and transient visitors. Overlooking the river are 48 campsites. The park's terrain includes steep, rocky outcroppings between the campsites and the shoreline, providing vantage points for watching the ocean-going vessels traversing the river. The park also has a swimming pool and picnic areas.

Attractions: Boat Launch Sites, Boat Rentals, Campsites, Dockage, Empire Passport Accepted, Fishing, Ice Fishing, Marina, Marina pump out station, Picnic Tables, Playground, Pool, Powerboats, Showers, Tent/Trailer Sites.

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Niagara Reservation State Park
Niagara Falls, NY 14303 Phone: (716) 278-1796

Niagara Reservation State Park, which surrounds mighty Niagara Falls, is the oldest state park in the United States. The park is made up of numerous islands, as well as the famous Prospect Point area. The magnificent Great Lakes Garden greets visitors entering the park. The visitor center offers information and exhibits about the park's history, geology and technology. The Niagara Scenic Trolley provides three-mile guided tours, stopping at the park's most scenic vistas and at such facilities as the Niagara Gorge Discovery Center (716) 278-1070, which tells the story of the creation of the falls with exhibits and a multiscreen theater presentation. The Observation Tower has elevators that take visitors 180 feet down to the base of the tower for a close-up view of the American Falls. While in the park ride the world famous Maid of the Mist Boat and get wet while at the Cave of the Winds attraction. Visitors can also hike, bike and fish.

Attractions: Biking, Empire Passport Accepted, Fishing, Food, Gift Shop, Hiking, Museum/Vistor Center, Nature Trail, Picnic Tables, Recreation Programs.

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Captree State Park
Babylon, NY 11702 Phone: (631) 669-0449

Captree State Park lies at the eastern tip of Jones Beach Island in the heart of the fishing grounds. Captree is a fisherman's haven and a picnicker's delight. The park features a boat basin with open and charter boats available for fishing, as well as scuba diving, sightseeing and excursion boats.

Attractions: Boat Launch Sites, Empire Passport Accepted, Fishing, Food, Marina, Picnic Tables, Playground, Recreation Programs.