Bowman Lake State Park
Oxford, Chenango County
Bowman Lake State Park is a remote sylvan retreat, where scenic park roads wind through evergreen and hardwood forests. A lake that is stocked with trout annually is located here, and birdwatchers can spot as many as 103 species of birds.
Wildlife to Watch
- White-tailed deer
- Red fox
- Woodchuck
- Raccoon
- Gray squirrel
- Beaver
- Geese
- Hawks
- Finches
Where to Watch
- Hiking trails
- Nature trails
- Lake
- Forests
Recreational Opportunities
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Cross-country skiing
- Snowmobiling
Accessible Features
This Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation site has accessible features that include tent sites and recreation programs. A full list of DEC's accessible recreation destinations is available on the DEC website.
Size
660 acres
Closest Town
Oxford
Directions
Go to Google Maps, and enter your address for step-by-step directions to Bowman Lake State Park. (This link will open a page outside the DEC website. Hold the "Shift" key down, and click on the link to open it in a new window.)
Contact Information
Telephone: 607-334-2718
Address: 745 Bliven Sherman Rd., Oxford, NY
Website: Bowman Lake State Park (This opens a link outside of DEC's website)
Photo credit: OPRHP