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New York State Park Campgrounds: A Home Away From Home
from: Maxx Adventure TravelNew York City may be one of the world's most popular travel destinations but it's New York State park campgrounds that continue to capture the hearts of travelers who prefer the beauty of nature to the hustle and bustle of city life. There's something special about about time spent in these beautifully scenic playgrounds. If you ever decide to visit one of the premiere New York state park campgrounds, you've likely find yourself coming back over and over again, since the area provides such a wide variety of amenities they offer.
One of the most popular of areas is the Allegany State Park. This campground is so popular in 2004 it was named one of the top 100 campgrounds in the U.S. This park is huge, measuring 65,000 acres and is probably best known for its beautiful fall foliage, primitive forests and incredible wildlife to be found throughout the area. Allegany State Park is divided into two developed areas -- Red House and Quaker with each location providing sandy beaches, picnic grounds, museums, and hiking trails. The park facility is a favorite for dedicated walkers as well as bikers due to its miles of paved trails.
The Art Roscoe Ski Touring Area provides both cross country skiing and mountain bike trails -- including some of the greatest trails in the Northeast. The park provides 90 miles of snowmobile trails making the area a favorite for snowmobilers. Allegany State Park is also a great spot for fishing, horseback riding, hunting, canoeing, and snowshoeing.
Due to all the great variety of camping facilities offered at Allegany State Park, it's a state park campground appropriate for either weekend warriors or extended stay vacationers. The park maintains 424 campsites, 375 cabins, and three group camps or you may opt for renting one of the park's comfortable vacation cottages.
Another popular New York state park campground is located at Moreau Lake State Park, which has also been declared one of the top 100 campgrounds in the U.S. This amazing camping area has hardwood forests and scenic, tranquil grounds, along with a pristine beachfront.
At Moreau Lake, you'll be able to participate in boating, hiking, cross country skiing, and even ice fishing at the appropriate time of the year. In addition, the site features a wooden pavilion that accommodates up to 120 people. This is a great, user-friendly area, providing vacationers easy access to renting fishing gear, snowshoes, beach lounges, and beach umbrellas. Plus the areas famous Lake Shore Cottage includes a refrigerator, stove, bathroom with shower, fireplace, and screened porch.
As you can see, New York State park campgrounds are very well-maintained and equipped so they are sure to meet all your vacation requirements. The parks are open for business for winter frolicking or summer sunbathing and will certainly give you and your family the the camping vacation of a lifetime.
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