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15 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
State park17 miles southeast · straight-line distance
State historic site in New York, United States.
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State park22 miles northwest · straight-line distance
Park in Hamlin, New York, USA.
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Town25 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (28 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Ontario County, New York, United States.
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31 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (34 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in New York, USA.
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Town37 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (45 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in New York, USA.
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State park41 miles southwest · straight-line distance
State park in New York, United States.
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44 miles east · straight-line distance
Historic park and museum in New York state, USA.
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Lake50 miles southeast · straight-line distance
Lake in New York, United States of America.
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Outdoors66 miles southwest · straight-line distance
Waterfall in New York state, United States, known for flammable natural gas vent.
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Town67 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (74 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City and county seat of Erie County, New York, United States.
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Town74 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 25 min by car (88 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in and county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States.
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Things to do74 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 25 min by car (88 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Art museum in Syracuse, New York.
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Outdoors74 miles west · straight-line distance
Three waterfalls that straddle the international border between Canada and the United States.
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Things to do75 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 40 min by car (101 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Museum in Corning, New York.
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Things to do84 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 55 min by car (120 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Art museum in Elmira, New York.
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34 recreation areas and campgrounds within 134 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
35 miles southwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
The US Army Corps of Engineers built the Mount Morris Dam in the late 1940s to reduce flooding on the lower Genesee River.
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40 miles west · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Our namesake comes from the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) Confederacy, a powerful and enduring alliance that has thrived in the northeast for centuries.
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46 miles east · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Establishing the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge in 1938 was the first step of many to restore the area back to its historic expanse of marshes—an area thriving with wildlife, once used by indigenous people for hunting and fishing.
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55 miles east · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Auburn, New York in 1859.
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56 miles south · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Kanakadea Park operated by Stuben County, NY is located on Almond Lake. Camping and day use facilities for picnicing and boating are available.
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59 miles southeast · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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59 miles southeast · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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61 miles southeast · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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62 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 35 min by car (81 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Backbone Horse Campground is a small, semi-primitive campground designed primarily for campers or picnickers that bring horses with them.
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62 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 35 min by car (82 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Blueberry Patch Campground is a small, semi-primitive campground located along Picnic Area Road (County Route 2), next to the large blueberry patch it received its name from.
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62 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 40 min by car (83 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Potomac Group Campground and Day Use Area provides a primitive camping experience for groups of 8-40 people. It is an excellent site for family events and youth group activities.
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84 miles south · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
This Corps project located near the New York state line in North Central Pennsylvania provides a 1,085-acre lake with 17 miles of shoreline for use by campers and day trippers.
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84 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 55 min by car (119 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
South Shore Recreation Area is located on the south side of the Cowanesque Lake along State Route 49, just five miles west of Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania.
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84 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 55 min by car (118 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Tompkins Campground is on the north shore of Cowanesque Lake in the northern tier of Pennsylvania, less than one mile from the New York state border.
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85 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 55 min by car (117 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Lawrence Recreation Area is a day-use facility on the south side of Cowanesque Lake. It is conveniently located on State Route 49 approximately 4 miles west of Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania.
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90 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 5 min by car (127 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Ives Run Campground sits on the eastern shore of Hammond Lake in north-central Pennsylvania.
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90 miles south · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Twin lakes in north central Pennsylvania with overnight and dayuse facilities in a scenic environment, southwest of Tioga, PA and north of Wellsboro on PA Route 287, which is acessable from U.S. Route 15 northeast of Tioga and U.S.
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93 miles southeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Broome County operates Dorchester Park on Whitney Point Lake. Day use facilities include a beach, boat launch, picnic area, pavilions and open play areas.
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96 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr by car (128 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Lambs Creek Recreation Area is located at the southern end of Tioga Lake, just north of the borough of Mansfield, PA. The recreation area is easily accessible from US Route 15 and offers a great location for picnicking, hiking and biking.
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104 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 40 min by car (133 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Willow Bay is located within the Allegheny National Recreation Area, about 16 miles from Bradford, in northwestern Pennsylvania.
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106 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 50 min by car (138 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Tracy Ridge Campground is located within the Allegheny National Recreation Area, approximately 15 miles from Bradford, Pennsylvania. Allegheny Reservoir is just minutes away.
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109 miles east · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
For centuries, the Oneida Carrying Place, a six-mile portage connecting the Mohawk River and Wood Creek, served as a vital link for those traveling by water from the ocean to the Great Lakes.
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115 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 3 hr by car (161 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Dewdrop Campground sits on the Kinzua Arm of the Allegheny Reservoir in northwest Pennsylvania, offering a popular getaway for boaters and families. Recreation Water activities abound, including lake fishing, boating, and water skiing.
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115 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 3 hr by car (162 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Kiasutha Campground sits on the Kinzua Arm of the Allegheny Reservoir in northwest Pennsylvania, offering countless water activities. Recreation Visitors enjoy the large, grassy beach for swimming and relaxing.
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115 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 55 min by car (159 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Red Bridge Campground sits on the eastern shore of the Kinzua Arm of the Allegheny Reservoir in northwest Pennsylvania, offering a peaceful getaway for families and outdoor enthusiasts.
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116 miles southwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Totally surrounded by forest, Kinzua Dam and Allegheny Reservoir are the heart of one of the largest and most popular outdoor recreation complexes in the northeastern United States.
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121 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 3 hr 5 min by car (171 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
East Branch Campground is located at East Branch Lake in Northeastern Elk County. East Branch Lake offers an excellent freshwater fishery as well as other recreational opportunities from hiking, boating, and picnicking.
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121 miles southwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Elk State Park is located at this lake in scenic western Pennslyvania, 14 miles north east of Johnsonburg.
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122 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 3 hr 5 min by car (170 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Rec.gov campsite availability grid is not reflective of availability. For more information on reservations, please visit http://fotlanf.org/ Twin Lakes Campground is located near a small, spring-fed, trout-stocked lake, popular with…
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124 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 55 min by car (168 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Buckaloons Campground sits at the confluence of the Allegheny River, Brokenstraw Creek and Irvine Run in northwestern Pennsylvania.
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125 miles south · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Surrounded by high mountains in a wild and scenic area, Kettle Creek State Park provides day use recreation facilities on Alvin R. Bush reservoir and campground adjacent to Corps land on the lake and downstream of the dam.
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128 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 3 hr 15 min by car (175 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Farnsworth Cabin is tucked away in the northwest portion of Pennsylvania's Allegheny National Forest. Built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the stone cabin is conveniently located 8.5 miles northwest of Sheffield.
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131 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 3 hr 15 min by car (176 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Hearts Content Campground is a semi-primitive family campground bordering the Hickory Creek Wilderness Area and surrounded by native hardwoods and a patch of planted pine forest.
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134 miles southeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
The recreation area is lease to the Town of Sidney, NY. Facilities include camping, picnic area, boat launch and beach.
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Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 9, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes Ganondagan State Historic Site, Hamlin Beach State Park, Canandaigua, Batavia, Geneva. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 17 miles southeast in a straight line. This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 22 miles northwest in a straight line. This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 25 miles southeast in a straight line; driving takes about 30 min over 28 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Recreation.gov lists 18 campgrounds within 131 miles, including Backbone Horse Campground (62 miles southeast), Blueberry Patch Campground (62 miles southeast), Potomac Group Campground (62 miles southeast). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.