Weekend Camping Trips from New York City

When you live in the city, sometimes you just want to get back to nature. No traffic. No smog. No subway. And a weekend camping trip is the best way to do it. It's inexpensive, and New York has some of the most beautiful camping sites around. Check out these spots for your weekend camping trip, and rediscover New York's great outdoors!

Allegany State Park

2373 ASP, Rte 1, Ste 3

Salamanca, NY 14779

This park offers 65,000 acres of beautiful forests, meadows, trails and more to enjoy. Many activities are available to visitors, including relaxing on sand beaches, hiking, biking, enjoying the park museums, bird watching, canoeing and horseback riding. And regardless of your tolerance for sleeping outdoors, there's something for every camper, with 424 campsites and 324 cabins to choose from. For reservations or more information, call 1-800-2267.

DeWolf Point State Park

45920 Country Road 191

Fineview, NY 13640

Situated on the Lake of the Isles in the St. Lawrence River, visitors enjoy this small park's rustic beauty. Both cabins and campgrounds are available, as well as a stone gazebo and dockage for boats information, call 1-800-456-2267.

Pixley Falls State Park

11430 State Route 46

Boonville, NY 13309

Pixley Fall's main attraction is its beautiful 50-foot waterfall, but that's not the only reason to visit. This park also features scenic wooded hills and a mountain stream, and camping sites are available. For more information, call 1-800-456-2267.

These campsites are beautiful examples of New York State Parks, but they are only three examples of many. For more parks you can visit, as well as detailed information on each, visit the New York Park's Website.