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