NEW YORK STATE PARKS
Office of Parks and Recreation
Albany, NY 12238
518/474-0456
Internet: <www.park-net.com
or Mail Cabin reservation payment to:: New York State Cabin System 40 South St. PO Box 199 Ballston Spa, NY 12020 To Cancel a resravtion less than 8 days prior to arrival all 800/777-9644 Reservation forms for cabins in these parks are located in brochures of the parks. Indicate whether you want a summer or winter cabin. Send full payment with application, along with a legal size self-addressed stamped envelope to the park in which you wish to reserve a cabin. Winter season applications are processed after Oct. 1 only. After Nov. 1 all winter cabins are on a first-come, first-served basis. Summer applications after Jan. 1 only. Most cabins are accessible only during the summer from April to mid-Oct. At Allegheny, Letchworth and Wellesley Island State Parks, cabins are open year around. For a free guide to all the parks in NY write to the Parks Dept. You must pay for wood burned in woodstoves. There is a $2 key charge in some parks. Handicapped cabins are offered free to those with disabilities. There is also a $7 cancellation, change and refund fee. Cabin fees in New York Parks are as follows: Type 1: 2 persons/$116 week Type 2: 4 persons/$72 week Type 3: 4 persons/$134 week Type 4: 4 persons/$154 week Type 5: 6 persons/$96 week Type 6: 6 persons/$136 week Type 7: 6 persons/$190 week Daily rate is one-fourth the weekly rate. There is a charge of $2 per night for second vehicle assigned to cabin. Fees do not include deposits, or surcharges for heat or extra persons. New York State Parks are so numerous, they will be listed according to region: Allegheny, Central, Finger Lakes, Genesse, Palisades, or Thousand Islands. ALLEGHENY REGION Salamanca, NY 14779; 716/354-9101. ALLEGHENY QUAKER AREA CABINS Salamanca, NY 14779 716/354-2182 There are 143 type 2 cabins, featuring running water, porches, and wood heat. There is a public shower, and a refrigerator in some cabins. There are also 84 type 3 cabins, featuring cooking stoves and refrigerators in all cabins; water, porches, woodstoves, and fireplaces in some cabins; and some public showers. There are 3 type 4 cabins, each with a cooking stove, refrigerator, fireplace, and woodstove. The cabins are open from April 1 to mid-Dec. You must furnish bedding and other equipment. The rates are from $33 to $67 for a 2-night minimum, or $134 a week. ALLEGHENY REDHOUSE AREA Salarmanca, NY 14779 716/354-9121 There are 40 type 2 cabins, each with woodstoves and porches, some with public showers and cooking stoves. The 68 type 3 cabins are all winterized, with cooking stoves, refrigerators, and porches; some have woodstoves and heaters. The 9 type 4 cabins have cooking stoves, refrigerators, pit toilets, open porches. The 27 type 7 cabins are all winterized, with cooking stoves, refrigerators, public toilets, public showers, and woodstoves. The peak season is from June to Labor Day, and cabins may be rented for 1 or 2 weeks only. There are 2-day rentals during other seasons. The winterized cabins are open year around. Rates for cabins range from $33-$67 for a 2-night minimum or $134 a week, up to $47-$95 for a 2-night minimum or $190 a week. ALLEGHENY LAKE ERIE AREA RR 1, Brockton, NY 14716 716 /792-9214 There are 10 type 3 cabins in the area, all with cooking stoves, refrigerators, public toilets and showers, and running water in the cabins. CENTRAL REGION Jamesville, NY 13078 315/492-1756. CHENAGO VALLEY AREA Chenango Forks, NY 13746 607/648-5251 The area features 24 type 3 cabins with cooking stoves, refrigerators, toilets and showers in cabins, some with wood heat and fireplaces. GILBERT LAKE STATE PARK Laurens, NY 13796 607/432-2114 The park features 11 type 3 cabins, and 22 type 6 cabins, all with cooking stoves, refrigerators, toilets and showers within cabins, screened porches and fireplaces. GREEN LAKES PARK Fayetteville, NY 13066 315/637-6111 There are 7 type 3 cabins, featuring a cooking stove, refrigerator, toilet and shower within each cabin, as well as a screened porch and fireplace. SELKIRK SHORES STATE PARK Rt. 3 Pulaski, NY 13142 315/298-5737 There are 17 type 3 cabins, each with cooking stove, refrigerator, toilet in cabin, running water, and screened porch; a few have fireplaces and woodstoves. There are 11 type 6 cabins in the park with cooking stove, refrigerator, toilet, running water, some with fireplaces and woodstoves. FINGER LAKES REGION Trumansburg, NY 14886 607/387-7041. BUTTERMILK FALLS STATE PARK RD 5 Ithaca, NY 14850 607/273-5761 The park is on Rt. 13, S. of Ithaca. Over 10,000 years ago a glacier swept through this area, in central NY, and when it receded, deep, steep-walled valleys were left behind, now partially filled by Cayuga Lake. The earliest human habitation here was the Indian town of Coreorgonel, a small village of 25 log cabins, with cultivated fields and plum and apple orchards. Later, many mills were constructed on the river. The 751-acre park features swimming, bath house, concession stand in summer, camper’s pavilion, hiking trails, nature walks. Four other state parks are nearby. There are 7 type 2 cabins in the park, all with refrigerators, public showers, and screened porches. CAYUGA LAKE STATE PARK 2664 Lower Lake Road, RD 3 Seneca Falls, NY 13148 315/568-5163 The park is on Rt. 89, 3 miles E. of Seneca Falls. When the last glacier retreated thousands of years ago, deep bathtub-like troughs remained. Cayuga Lake is the deepest of these glacial fingerlakes, and is 38.1 mile long and 474 feet deep. Cayuga Lake is named after the Iroquois tribe who lived on the shores. During the Revolutionary War a Continental Army subdued the Indians (who had sided with the British), opening this frontier to settlers. The 186-acre park offers camping, swimming, S pavilions, bathhouse, rec. building, hot showers, boat launching ramp and handicapped accessibility. There are 13 type 2 cabins in the park, with cooking stoves, refrigerators, running water outside and screened porches. Some have public and some have private toilets and showers. There is 1 type 6 cabin with cooking stove, refrigerator, fireplace, porch and outside water. FAIR HAVEN BEACH STATE PARK Fair Haven, NY 13064 315/947-5205 The park is on Rt. 104A, 1 mile N. of Fair Haven. The earliest known history of Fair Haven and Little Sodus Bay dates to the 1600’s when Indians lived along the shores. French traders used the area as a landing place, and in 1872 a harbor was developed on Lake Ontario, where the park is located. In the 1930’s the CCC developed the park, and during World War II a POW camp was constructed at Fair Haven Beach. The cigar-shaped hills around the park, called drumlins, are made of compacted earth and boulders. Sterling Pond once connected with Lake Ontario, but the eroded drumlins isolated it. The 845-acre park has swimming, bathhouse, 3 pavilions, hiking trails, concession stands, hot showers, boat ramps, and water sports. There are 24 type 2 cabins in the park with refrigerators, porches, running water outside, and public toilets and showers. Cabin: There is 1 type 3 cabin with cooking stove, refrigerator, public shower, fireplace, porch. There are 8 type 6 cabins with cooking stoves, refrigerators, public toilets and showers, some with fireplaces. FILLMORE GLEN STATE PARK RD 4 Moravia NY 13118 315/497-0130 The park is on Rt. 38,1 mile S. of Moravia. This park is an oasis of cool, dense woods, along a narrow gorge. The gorge trail crosses the stream on 8 bridges. New stone work compliments the CCC’s effort in the 1930’s, when the park was developed. This park has the greatest variety of plant and animal life of all the Finger Lake Parks. Fillmore Glen was named after Millard Fillmore, the farmer president, who was born 5 miles away. Hike along the Glen Trail to a rugged area called the Pinnacle. The 908-acre park offers fishing, swimming, bathhouse, golf course near the park, hot showers, and hiking in the woods. Skiing is popular in winter. There are 3 type 2 cabins with refrigerators, public showers, and open porches. NEWTOWN BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK RD 2 Elmira, NY 14901 607/732-1096 The park is on Rt. 17, 5 miles South of Elmira. Curving slopes of hills and peaceful farmlands are visible from Sullivan’s Monument at the top of the hill, within the park. In 1779 the Continental Army fought the British in the area; the Battle of Newtown was one of the largest offensive campaigns in the War. The 33-acre park has camping, 2 pavilions, hiking trails, hot showers, telephones and a historic overlook. There are 5 type 2 cabins in the park, each with refrigerator, open porch, and public toilets and showers. TAUGHANNOCK FALLS STATE PARK RD 3 Trumansburg, NY 14886 607/387-6739 The park is on Rt. 89, 8 miles N. of Ithaca. The Cayugas and Seneca Indians once roamed in the area. The falls are named after Chief Taughannock. Cayuga Lake was connected to the Erie Canal in 1828, and a railroad station once stood near the upper gorge. Luxury hotels were built on the side of the gorge. The Taughannock Farms Inn still stands in the SE. corner of the park, and has a fine restaurant. The 738 acre park has a concession stand, hot showers, marine area, swimming beach with bathhouse, fishing and waterskiing. There are 16 type 2 cabins in the park, each with a refrigerator, and public toilets and showers. ROBERT H. TREMAN STATE PARK RD 5 Ithaca, NY 14850 607/273-3440 Located on Rt. 13, 2 miles S. of Ithaca, this park is a rustic beauty, with craggy gorges and hiking paths to Lucifer Falls and Devil’s Kitchen. Enfield Glen is the highlight of the park. Trails wind 3 miles through the glen, passing 12 cascades, including 115-foot Lucifer Falls. A century old mill in the upper park is a museum of antique milling machinery. At the lower end of the park is a stream-fed pool. The park offers shelters, picnic area, bathhouse and camping. There are 13 type 2 cabins with refrigerators, public toilets and showers. There is 1 type 6 cabin with cooking stove, refrigerator, public toilets and showers. GENESSE REGION Castile, NY 14427 716/493-3600 LETCHWORTH STATE PARK Castile, NY 14427 716/493-3600 The park is comprised of 14,350 acres of waterfalls, gorges and lush forest along the Genesee River, 35 miles S. of Rochester. The Genesee River roars over 3 major waterfalls; 1 is 107 feet high. Each year the river cuts deeper into the 600-foot high cliffs. On a ridge behind the Glen Iris Inn stands a restored Seneca Indian Council House. Nearby is the Museum of Pioneer and Indian History with displays. The William Pryor Letchworth home sits on an 1,000-acre estate, open for dining and overnight lodging in the style of an old fashioned country inn. The Glen Iris Inn’s season is from Easter to early November. The rooms are cozy with the charm of the 1860’s preserved, and the soothing sound of the Middle Falls eases the weary traveler. The Pinewood Lodge offers efficiency units near the inn in motel-like accommodations. Advance reservations for any of these are made by calling 716-49326æ. For winter rentals, please write to the park at the address above. The park offers 15 type 2 cabins with cooking stoves, refrigerators, some with fireplaces. There are 20 type 5 cabins, some winterized with cooking stoves, refrigerators, woodstoves, public showers and toilets, some with fireplaces. There are 47 type 7 cabins in the park, some winterized, with cooking stoves, refrigerators, and woodstoves; some have toilets within the cabin, some have fireplaces. Some of the cabins in the park are handicapped accessible. PALISADES REGION – Bear Mountain Bear Mt, NY 10911 914/786-2701. HARRIMAN STATE PARK Bear Mt., NY 10911 914/947-2792 To get to the park take Rt. 17, turn at traffic light N. of Sloatsburg, E. into Seven Lakes Parkway, and then 5 miles to cabins. Nearby is Bear Mountain Trailside Museum, Nature Trails and Zoo. The park has a recreation hall and roller-skating area, tennis courts, rowboat rentals, and laundromat. The cabins are in the Sebago region of Harriman State Park, a starting point for the Appalachian and other hiking trails. The 42 type 3 rustic cabins are in a woodland setting with a camp-style toilet and shower facilities. Each cabin has an electric refrigerator, propane gas stove, 4 cots with mattresses, table and 4 chairs, outdoor grill and picnic table. The cabins rent for $33 a night for a 2 night minimum or $134 a week for a 2 week minimum. Extra persons per cabin, with 2 maximum, are $5.75 a night or $25 per person per week. All reservations by application to the park. Hikers may want to stay in a primitive trail shelter on long backpacking trips. The maximum stay at any shelter is one night, and the shelters are shared with other hikers. TACONIC REGION Staatsburg, NY 12580 914/889-4100. LAKE TAGHKANIC STATE PARK Ancram, NY 12502 518/851-3631 Located in the rolling hills of the Hudson Valley, this 1,595-acre park is adjacent to the Taconic State Parkway, 1 mile S. of the Rt. 82 interchange. The park has lush, green forests and rolling hills. There are puppet shows, concert series, and films in the summer. The park has hunting by archery during certain seasons, and during the winter, ice fishing, skating, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are popular. The camping season is from around May 10—Oct 31. The cabin and cottage facilities include beds or bunks, mattresses, pillows, table, chairs, cookstove and gas service, refrigerator, electricity and running water. No linens or utensils are provided. Some cabins have cold water and fireplaces. Showers are in a centralized building. The cottages have water, toilets, and showers. Stays at cabins or cottages are a maximum of two weeks, from June through house, concession stand in summer, camper’s pavilion, hiking trails, nature walks. Four other state parks are nearby. There are 7 type 2 cabins in the park, all with refrigerators, public showers, and screened porches.