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Hunting and Fishing in New York
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Allegany State Park
Allegany State Park's 65,000 acres, most of it primitive
woodland, make it the largest state park in the system. Two
developed areas, Red House and Quaker, have sand beaches and
hiking and nature trails that do double duty for horseback
riding, biking, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. The Red
House area has recently added ice fishing to its list of winter
activities. Of all the parks in the state system, Allegany is
the most attractive to snowmobilers because of its 90 miles of
snowmobile trails. Three campgrounds and 27 cabin trails offer
over 300 campsites and 300 cabins, more than 150 of them
winterized, and three Group Camps available for rental. The
newest additions to the park are year-round turnkey cottages,
which are fully-equipped with the latest conveniences, and are
located in both the Red House and Quaker areas. The old Quaker
Store has been completely restored and now houses a park museum.
One highlight of the exhibits is a three-dimensional
topographical map of the park to orient visitors to its main
features. Allegany's mixed oak and hardwood forest, mountains,
rolling hills and meadows, streams, ponds and lakes attract
devoted outdoors people year-round. For information call:
(716)354-9121
Burnham Point State Park
Burnham Point State Park is small and quiet with lightly-wooded
campsites, ideal for boating, fishing and relaxing. Boaters can
explore local towns, islands and historic sites for miles up and
down the scenic river. Popular game fish include bass, pike,
muskellunge and walleye. In addition to tent and trailer
campsites and a marina, the park has a playground and picnic
areas. For information call: (315)654-2522
Coles Creek state Park
Coles Creek state Park has wooded and open campsites near a
swimming beach on a small sheltered bay on Lake St. Lawrence.
The lake is ideal for boating and fishing as well. A marina on
the mouth of Coles Creek lies just north of the park entrance.
The park also has a playground, playing fields and nature hiking
trails. For information call: (315)388-5636
Grass Point State Park
Grass Point State Park is on a point of land that projects into
the American Channel of the St. Lawrence River, known for some
of the best fishing in the country. The park is a popular spot
for campers and day-users, who come to boat, swim, fish, picnic,
or just to relax. There is a marina and boat launch, an area is
available for games, and the sandy beach and shallow water are
excellent for children. For information call: (315)686-4472
Westcott Beach State Park
Westcott Beach State Park is a popular day-use and camping park
on Lake Ontario, with rolling, wooded hills and open, grassy
meadows sheltered by Henderson Bay. It offers restful campsites
located on a bluff, from which the view is spectacular. A small
marina is adjacent to the long, sandy beach to accommodate
anglers interested in Lake Ontario's excellent black bass
fishing. The park also has a children's playground, picnic areas
and hiking trails that do winter duty for cross-country skiing.
For information call: (315)646-2239
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