Parks Near Rochester, New York
Finger Lakes gateway, Rochester offers gorge trails, wine country, and stunning fall foliage.
Popular Parks Near Rochester
Letchworth State Park
40 miles from Rochester
4.9
State Park
Highlights:
- Grand Canyon of the East
- Three waterfalls
- Hot air balloons
Watkins Glen State Park
70 miles from Rochester
4.9
State Park
Highlights:
- Gorge trail
- 19 waterfalls
- Stone pathways
Finger Lakes National Forest
50 miles from Rochester
4.4
National Forest
Highlights:
- Only national forest in NY
- Hiking
- Camping
Popular Activities
- Gorge hiking
- Waterfall viewing
- Wine tasting
- Camping
- Leaf peeping
Best Times to Visit
- Fall for spectacular foliage
- Summer for waterfalls
- Spring for gorge trails
Driving Tips
- Watkins Glen fills early in summer
- Wine trail makes great day trip
- Gorge trails can be slippery when wet
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