Allegany State Park, a New York State Park located near Bradford, Warren

ALLEGANY STATE PARK

ALLEGANY STATE PARK
2373 ASP, Route 1, Suite 3
Salamanca, New York 14779

Phone: 716-354-9121
Reservations: 716-354-9121

Allegany State Park?s 65,000 acres is known for its primitive forested valleys, un-glaciated landscape, fall leaves and wildlife. The two developed areas, Red House and Quaker, make this the largest state park in the system. Both areas offer sand beaches, picnic areas, museums, hiking trails and naturalist walks. Walkers and bicycle riders take advantage of the 5 miles of paved trails around Red House. The Art Roscoe Ski Touring Area has some of the finest groomed cross country skiing and mountain bike trails in the Northeast. Snowmobilers are attracted to Allegany State Park for its 90 miles of groomed snowmobile trails and over 150 winterized cabins. Other activities include bird watching, picnicking, fishing, hunting, snowshoeing, canoeing, and horseback riding.

Visitors looking for anything from a weekend retreat to an extended vacation are able to choose from Allegany State Park?s 424 campsites, 375 cabins and three group camps available for rental. There are year round vacation rental cottages that are fully equipped with the latest conveniences located in both the Red House and Quaker areas.

The seven Fancher Cottages are located in the southern part of the Allegany State park, adjacent to Quaker Run Creek and offer guests a unique camping experience. Named for Senator Albert T. Fancher, the "Father of Allegany State Park," each Fancher Cottage (located in the historic Quaker Area of the park) has a bathroom with shower, refrigerator, counter-top range and microwave. The fully handicapped accessible cottages sleep six, are furnished and stocked with pillows, bedding, cooking utensils, dishes and coffeemakers. In addition, each cottage has a grill and picnic table outside.

Reminiscent of a classic hunting lodge, the Pitt Cottage in the Red House Area offers the same amenities as the Fancher Cottages. One outstanding feature of the Pitt Cottage is its gas burning stone fireplace. Located on Allegany State Park Rte. 2, the cottage is adjacent to Congdon Trail and three miles from the Administration Building. Pitt Cottage is not handicapped accessible.

FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW

Day-UseFishingyes

BoatingLaunch Rampsyes

CampingPrimitiveyes

Electric Sitesyes

Fishing

Allegany State Park in New York offers a variety of fishing options for both experienced and novice anglers. The park is home to several bodies of water, including Red House Lake and Quaker Run Creek where you can fish from the shore or by boat.

The species available include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, brown bullhead catfish as well as rainbow trout which are stocked annually. In addition to these common catches, there's also an opportunity to catch rare brook trout in some streams within the park boundaries.

Fishing licenses are required for those aged 16 years old and above. Ice fishing is allowed on certain lakes during winter months when conditions permit it.

Location

Allegany State Park is located near Bradford, Warren

Nearby Parks

Harry E Dobbins Memorial State Forest

Picnicking

Allegany State Park in New York offers a variety of picnicking options for visitors. The park is divided into two main areas: the Red House Area and the Quaker Run Area, both offering different picnic spots.

1. Picnic Areas: There are several designated picnic areas throughout Allegany State Park where you can enjoy your meal amidst nature's beauty. These sites often come with amenities like tables, grills for barbecuing, restrooms nearby and some even have pavilions that provide shelter from sun or rain.

2. Pavilions: If you're planning on having a large gathering or want to ensure cover regardless of weather conditions, renting one of their 13 available pavilions might be an ideal option (reservation required). Some larger ones can accommodate up to 100 people while smaller ones cater around 40-50 guests comfortably.

3. Beachside Picnics: During summer months when swimming beaches at Red House Lake & Quaker Lake open; these make great locations for beach-side picnics as well!

4. Beach Hill Fire Tower area also has few picnic tables providing panoramic views over surrounding landscapes making it another unique spot within this state park.

5. Picnic Island located in middle of Red house lake accessible by footbridge provides secluded yet scenic setting perfect if looking forward peace tranquility during your outing.

6. Trail-Side Snacks: For those who prefer more active outings there numerous hiking biking trails across which could stop along way snack whilst enjoying natural surroundings.

Birding

Allegany State Park in New York offers a variety of birding options for enthusiasts. The park is home to over 200 species of birds, making it an ideal location for both casual and serious bird watchers. There are several trails within the park that provide excellent opportunities for spotting different types of birds.

The Red House Area has five miles worth trail system which includes wetlands where waterfowl can be spotted along with songbirds during migration seasons. Birders may also spot raptors such as hawks or eagles soaring above this area.

In contrast, Quaker Run Valley features forested areas perfect for sighting woodland species like warblers, thrushes and woodpeckers while Thunder Rocks provides habitat suitable to cliff-dwelling varieties including swallows and swifts.

Bird watching tours led by experienced guides are available at certain times throughout the year providing insights into local avian life whilst helping beginners identify various species correctly.

For those who prefer self-guided exploration there's 'Bird Island', located on Red House Lake - accessible via rowboat rentals from the boathouse; here one might see herons nesting among other aquatic fowls.

Finally Allegany State Park hosts annual events related to ornithology such as "Warbler Weekend" every May when many migratory breeds pass through en route northwards offering unique viewing experiences each time you visit!

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews

January 16 Great campers vacation spot by J.E.R.

My family and I have been camping at the Quaker area camp grounds for a very long time. It is one of our favorite places to go to for camping and out door fun.