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Getting Outdoors in New York
For those who enjoy spending time in New York's scenic outdoors, DEC maintains a variety of public lands and water access areas. State-owned facilities offer opportunities for camping, hiking, boating, hunting, fishing, and even downhill skiing. The links on this page lead to information about outdoor activities in New York, including hours of operation, fees, licenses or permits required, and other important details.
More about Places to Go:
- Long Island - Region 1 - State lands open to the public in Suffolk and Nassau Counties
- New York City - Region 2 - State lands open to the public in Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island
- Lower Hudson Valley - Region 3 - State lands open to the public in Sullivan, Ulster, Orange, Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester Counties
- Capital Region - Region 4 - State lands open to the public in Montgomery, Otsego, Delaware, Schoharie, Schenectady, Albany, Greene, Rensselaer and Columbia Counties
- Eastern Adirondacks/ Lake Champlain - Region 5 - State lands open to the public in Franklin, Clinton, Essex, Hamilton, Warren, Fulton, Saratoga and Washington Counties
- Western Adirondacks/ Upper Mohawk Valley/ Eastern Lake Ontario - Region 6 - State lands open to the public in Jefferson, St. Lawrence, Lewis, Oneida and Herkimer counties
- Central New York - Region 7 - State Lands open to the public in Oswego, Cayuga, Onondaga, Madison, Tompkins, Cortland, Chenango, Tioga and Broome Counties
- Rochester/ Western Finger Lakes - Region 8 - State lands open to the public in Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Yates, Seneca, Steuben, Schuyler and Chemung Counties
- Western New York - Region 9 - State lands open to the public in Niagara, Erie, Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties
- Entrance and Access Passes to New York State Parks - Entrance and Access Passes to NYS Parks can be obtained through the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
- State Land Classifications - Definitions for public lands managed by the Department's Office of Natural Resources.
- Wildlife Viewing Guide - Where to see Wildlife
- Wildlife Management Areas - Wildlife Management Areas
- Day Use Areas - Day use only sites where visitors can hike, picnic, and view nature. For overnight camping, please visit the DEC Campground Information site.
