TOP 10 New York State Parks

Join me as I count down the top 10 state parks in New York to visit. Write YOUR favorite state parks in the comments and feel free to argue about my list! And let me know what you think about this video.

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Chapters below, without spoilers:
00:00-00:55 Intro
00:55-02:14 #10
02:14-03:25 #9
03:25-04:13 #8
04:13-05:39 #7
05:39-07:20 #6
07:20-09:10 #5
09:10-10:36 #4
10:36-12:06 #3
12:06-12:43 Honorable Mentions
12:43-14:04 #2
14:04-16:05 #1
16:05-19:29 Outro

[candydavis]

I cant believe you didnt include the Adirondack Park. It's absolutely beautiful there.

[hmongCAM]

Love your selections of the top ten. Really enjoyed the highlights. Thanks for sharing. Your new friend ❤❤

[asowers]

I live in Elmira NY and love going up to Watkins Glen, but the locals like to go to nearby Havana Glen to avoid the tourists. Not nearly as grand as Watkins Glen, but beautiful nonetheless!

[christophercole]

I grew up 16 miles from Letchworth and it certainly holds a special place for me. But my overall personal favorite, which you didn't mention, is actually not too far from Letchworth and can be done in combination with Letchworth. Stony Brook State Park is only about a 25 minute drive from either the Portageville or Mt. Morris entrances of Letchworth and is rather compact itself. But it has a great walking trail along the creek combined with a gorge, as well as a fairly stunning waterfall

[timwolfers]

Fort Niagara is my sentimental favorite, due to it being an annual visit in the fall when I was very young. I would put Niagara Falls at number 1. It stands alone in scenic splendor!

[DynesLair-kbqs]

Filmore Glenn. It's like Watkins Glenn bur smaller and arguably more beautiful. The George trail has a section you can actually dip your head under one of the waterfalls. If you haven't been there you're missing out. It's notably well kept and very beautiful for camping as well. I believe mostly tent sites but a few electric as well for campers.

[klausi]

I have to agree Watkins Glenn is the best. I've been twice. The problem is it gets very crowded during the summer. Visit just before July 4th. Weather is usually reliable and you can take a bus up to the top entrance of the park and effectively walk down the gorge vs walk up.

[sarco]

I used to live within walking distance of Lucifer Falls in Treman State Park. It really is an incredible place, as is the whole area around Ithaca and nearby Watkins Glen. People (especially people who have lived in New York City their entire lives) are often amazed at learning that there is so much more to New York than just New York City.

[CampingCompanions]

We have yet to go to Robert Moses or Montauk. It was interesting to watch another channel’s take on the State Parks in our beautiful state.

[CuriousEarthMan]

Thanks for this great video! if I might suggest: it would be helpful if you circled to indicate more often on the maps the area you are referring to. Though by pausing the video and spending time to read the labels, I can usually find the area you are talking about. In one of the parks (Minnewaska) you circled it in red and it was instantly clear, of course. Thanks again!

[ExplorWorldTravel]

Nice I live in watkins so happy you enjoy it

[baddayoverdosed]

I’m happy you gave attention to Tremaine as I just recently discovered it and was awestruck by how geometric the canyon is. It looks almost like it was made in Minecraft

[MrGlenspace]

Adirondack state park needed to be in top 10 in my opinion.

[robinpeppin]

i camped at robert treman, letchworth, & went to buttermilk falls last summer. they were all gorgeous. i had a blast. i got a cabin at letchworth & did the water tubing down the river. i'm retired & determined to make up for lost time. i've been many places in the military, but now it's time to enjoy & explore the outdoors. i'm camping at watkins glen in a few weeks. i did the gorge explore last year, this year i'll hike there, & the other ones i didn't last summer. it is soul refreshing. i'll have to check out the applachians in the next year or two. new york is a beautiful state. the wpa guys did a spectacular job on the stairs & walls.

[jeffisham]

Good list. I have been to all three of the top 3 and I can’t disagree with any of them. Filmore Glen should make the honorable mention list. It is similar to Watkins Glen.

[BertiferousRex]

My favorite is Watkins Glen. Honorable mentions for me are Chittenanago Falls, Walkway Over the Hudson, and Fillmore Glen.

[BrentsTreehouse]

We really like Whirlpool State Park because up above it offers beautiful trails and relaxing view of the rapids and whirlpool after Niagara Falls, and you can hike down and hang out along the class 6 rapids. The entire Niagara gorge park system is linked so you can easily bike or walk from Niagara Falls to Whirlpool State park and beyond. Best of all, they removed the Robert Moses Parkway, so it is just a multi-use trail. Underappreciated in my view.

[francisnolan]

Adirondacks simply HAS to be #1... But otherwise, a good list. Cheers!

[buffmf]

Niagara Falls is the real #1 IMO You didn't even touch upon Devil's Hole, the hydroelectric plant, and other wonders.

[suespony]

I live about 15 miles from Watkins glen, I do go to that park a lot except during peak season, to crowded, my favorite is Letchworth, you can walk so many trails and hardly ever see anyone. Its just over an hour from me. I go all the time. (Actually going tomorrow) Probably go there least 3-4 times a month during the summer, even go once in awhile in the winter, but most of the trails are closed in the winter.