Allegany State Park
Allegany State Park is a state park in western New York State, located in Cattaraugus County just north of the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania. The site is 3 mi south of Salamanca. Running it is New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
A state park, 3 mi south of Salamanca
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 15°. When to go ↓
Salamanca is the nearest base
Salamanca is 3 miles north, with 7 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 68–80°. When to go ↓
Established in 1921
Allegany State Park dates from 1921 and is run by New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Allegany State Park
Allegany State Park is a state park in western New York State, located in Cattaraugus County just north of the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania. The park is divided into two sections: The Red House Area and the Quaker Run Area. It lies within the Allegheny Highlands forests ecoregion.
The Red House Area is the northeastern half of Allegany State Park. The Red House area's attractions include Stone Tower, the Summit Fire Tower, Red House Lake, Bridal Falls, and the Art Roscoe Ski Area. This section also contains five miles (8.0 km) of paved bike trails and 130 camp sites. The Red House area is the location of the Administration Building for the park.
- Type
- State park
- Established
- 1921
- Run by
- New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
- Wikipedia readers
- 6.2K a year
Towns to stay in near Allegany State Park
The first towns with rooms are Salamanca (7) and Ellicottville (20).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Allegany | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salamanca | 3 mi north | 5 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 5,719 | $81K | C+ |
| Ellicottville 74% vacation homes | 14 mi north | 20 min | 20 10 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins | 1,298 | $248K | — |
| Bradford | 11 mi south | 15 min | 9 7 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 7,442 | $86K | D |
| Great Valley 33% vacation homes | 7 mi northeast | 10 min | 5 3 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 1,933 | $115K | — |
| Allegany | 10 mi east | 15 min | 6 5 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 7,484 | $169K | — |
| Ellicottville 66% vacation homes | 11 mi north | 15 min | 6 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 283 | $377K | — |
| Corydon Township 36% vacation homes | 15 mi southwest | 20 min | 6 6 campgrounds | 276 | $138K | — |
| Bradford Township | 14 mi south | 20 min | 5 2 hotels · 3 lodges & cabins | 4,471 | $172K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Worth adding to a visit
All of these are within 70 miles.
Big draw69 mi WaterfallNiagara Falls
Big draw46 mi Stadium & arenaHighmark Stadium
Big draw46 mi Stadium & arenaRalph Wilson Stadium
69 mi WaterfallHorseshoe Falls
41 mi WaterfallEternal Flame Falls
53 mi Stadium & arenaKeyBank Center
53 mi MuseumUSS The Sullivans
124 mi DamKinzua DamPhoto credits
Niagara Falls: Robert F. Tobler, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Highmark Stadium: James161723, CC0 · Ralph Wilson Stadium: User Evilarry on en.wikipedia, Public domain · Horseshoe Falls: Ujjwal Kumar, Public domain · Eternal Flame Falls: Mpmajewski, CC BY-SA 3.0 · KeyBank Center: Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0 · USS The Sullivans: Unknown, Public domain · Kinzua Dam: Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Questions before you go
What town is Allegany State Park near?
Salamanca, NY, about 3 miles north.
When is the best time to visit Allegany State Park?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 68–80°.
What is the closest airport to Allegany State Park?
Bradford Regional (BFD), about 22 miles away. The nearest big hub is Buffalo Niagara (BUF), about 57 miles.
Where should I stay near Allegany State Park?
Salamanca (3 mi, 7 places to stay), Ellicottville (14 mi, 20 places to stay) and Bradford (11 mi, 9 places to stay).
Inside knowledge from Salamanca
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.