State Recreation Lands

(Photo: Geo Rittenbyer)
Finding Places You Can Go to Enjoy Your Favorite Activities
Whether you're looking for a scenic spot for a picnic, or planning a week-long camping adventure, state-owned lands are the perfect choice.
Find your next adventure using DECinfo Locator - an interactive map of hiking trails, fishing spots, campsites, lean-tos, boat launches, and other DEC-managed assets to help you enjoy the outdoors.
Why Visit State Lands
- The price is right--most are free to use, and the rest require a modest fee.
- They're nearby--there are state lands in every county in New York
- They're diverse--sandy beaches, vast forests, shimmering lakes, rocky peaks and much more.
- They're accessible--state lands accommodate a wide spectrum of interests and abilities.
Click on any region of the map below to find state land near you, or where you plan to visit.

Map showing state-owned recreation lands. Click on an area to locate state lands in that region.
State Lands Listed by Region
- Long Island - Region 1
- New York City - Region 2
- Lower Hudson Valley - Region 3
- Capital Region/ Northern Catskills - Region 4
- Eastern Adirondacks/ Lake Champlain - Region 5
- Western Adirondacks/ Upper Mohawk Valley/ Eastern Lake Ontario - Region 6
- Central New York - Region 7
- Rochester/ Western Finger Lakes - Region 8
- Western New York - Region 9
During the evolving COVID-19 situation, please enjoy NY's outdoors safely, locally, and responsibly.