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State park in New York, US
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Allegany State Park is, at 65,000 acres, New York State's largest single property, and the largest NY state park outside of the Adirondacks and Catskills.
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A historic stone tower between the Art Roscoe and Red House Lake not unlike a castle tower. Closed during winter.
A manmade lake overlooked by the Allegheny Mountains and Red House Lodge.
A smaller less visited lake frequented by kids learning to fish in the summer.
The largest lake in the park. Its western end is outside of park boundaries and can be accessed for fishing and kayaking without needing to pay a fee.
A roughly 5-mile (8-km) hike round trip, plus elevation, in the Quaker area of the park. Closed in the winter. Please consult park maps for precise location, distance, elevation, etc.
A massive lodge with ranger services, park offices, a restaurant, and a store.
Behind Red House Lodge are the ruins of a defunct zoo.
Near the road in the Quaker area. A series of large rock formation which has allegedly housed bears. Today, too many people visit for the bears to stick around.
A series of large rock formations. Be careful when visiting, it is best to have a 4 wheel drive car and to visit in the summer.
A small waterfall off the ASP 1 between Red House and Quaker.
Allegheny Reservoir
Red House or Quaker Lake both have kayak launches. Additionally the north end of the Allegheny Reservoir (shown) is accessible near the Quaker entrance and can be used for multi-day kayaking into the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania.
Red House and Quaker Lake both have free swimming area. Operations vary depending on availability of lifeguards and season.
Make sure to have a NYS license.
Make sure to have a NYS license and keep an eye on the border if hunting in the south. If you leave the park, you enter Pennsylvania.
Beehunter, Mt. Seneca & the Bear Caves, Mt. Tuscarora, and Red House Lake Loop will make good starting places.
Bald eagles have been known to hang out on Quaker Lake.
Lean-tos and shelters can be found around the park (consult maps). The park is connected to the south to the much larger Allegheny National Forest by the North Country Trail.
Art Roscoe Ski Area
Although winters in Allegany State Park have been seeing less snow, when it does land, cross country skiing is still popular. That is best done at the Art Roscoe Ski Area. For downhill skiing, see Ellicottville nearby.
In the summer, the Art Roscoe Ski trails are used for Mountain Biking. Trail conditions can change quickly and it is best to check before departing.
The nearest town with hotels is Salamanca, NY. Specifically note the Seneca Nation's Casino, which is the highest end hotel in the area.
Various cabins & tent sites can be found near this intersection in the Quaker Area. Cabin prices vary based on cabin age and size and the date which you plan to rent.
These cabins also double as one of the trailheads for the 6 mile Beehunter trail.
Restaurant and Camp Store. Hours vary seasonally.
Camp Stores for Quaker area campers. Hours and operations vary seasonally.
By foot, enter from backcountry trails in Pennsylvania or by the North Country Trail in reverse as it enters Salamanca.
Read in the guideAllegany State Park has 3 major roads that connect the entrances and corners of the park. The ASP 1 connects Salamanca to Quaker. The ASP 2 connects Bradford to Red House and intersects the ASP 1 at Red House Lake.
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