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Letchworth State Park is celebrating its centennial throughout the
season in 2006.
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Named in 2004 as one of the Top 100 Campgrounds in the nation.
Letchworth State Park, renowned as the "Grand Canyon of the East," is one of
the most scenically magnificent areas in the eastern U.S. The Genesee River
roars through the gorge over three major waterfalls between cliffs--as high
as 600 feet in some places--surrounded by lush forests. Hikers can choose
among 66 miles of hiking trails. Trails are also available for horseback
riding, biking, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Letchworth offers
nature, history and performing arts programs, guided walks and tours, a
summer lecture series, whitewater rafting, kayaking, hot air ballooning and
two pools for swimming. Winter activities include ice skating, snow tubing,
cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and horse-drawn sleigh rides.
The
historic, completely restored Glen Iris Inn offers overnight accommodations
and is open to the public for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Banquet and
catering services are available for your special events.
For professional and organizational retreats, educational and training
needs can be met at the Conference Center. Located in a secluded area at the
southwest portion of Letchworth State Park, the facility consists of a
spacious country lodge room, bedrooms, bathrooms with showers and a kitchen.
This unique historic structure is designed to accommodate the needs of low
impact professional and organizational groups for education, training and
retreat purposes. It can be rented for day and/or overnight use. It is the
perfect place for your next business retreat. This facility is not designed
for overnight family camping, although, some family type rentals may be
permitted. Call the Park Office to be sure if this or another site will best
suit your needs.
For a family type vacation rental experience the Maplewood Lodge can be
rented. It is located in the middle of Letchworth State Park at the entrance
to the Highbanks Camping Area. For winter use, it is ideal for snowmobilers
as it connects to the NYS snowmobile trail system. The facility sleeps up to
eight people and consists of a furnished kitchen, living room with a working
fireplace, TV and VCR, a formal dining room and a full size bath with a
shower on the first floor. There are two bedrooms and a powder room upstairs
and one small bedroom on the first floor. Linens are not provided.
Campers can take advantage of tent and trailer campsites or winterized
cabins. Group camping facilities are also available.
