Letchworth State Park, renowned as the "Grand Canyon of the East," is one of the most scenically magnificent areas in the eastern U.S. The Genesee River roars through the gorge over three major waterfalls between cliffs--as high as 600 feet in some places--surrounded by lush forests. Hikers can choose among 66 miles of hiking trails. Trails are also available for horseback riding, biking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. Letchworth offers nature, history and performing arts programs, guided walks, tours, a summer lecture series, whitewater rafting, kayaking, a pool for swimming and hot air ballooning. Experiencing Letchworth by hot air balloon is unforgettable, as seen in this video clip.
Winter activities include snow tubing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.
The historic completely restored Glen Iris Inn offers overnight accommodations and is open to the public for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Banquet and catering services are available for your special events.
The Humphrey Nature Center offers year-round environmental education opportunities for school groups, scouts, youth organizations, and the general public. Programming and interactive exhibits highlight the geology, wildlife, and ecology of the park.
In 2015, Letchworth won the USA TODAY Readers' Choice Award for Best State Park in the United States! Letchworth came out on top of the 19 other state parks nominated for the contest, chosen from more than 6,000 parks across the nation.
For professional and organizational retreats, educational and training needs can be met at the Conference Center. Located in a secluded area at the southwest portion of Letchworth State Park, the facility consists of a spacious country lodge room, bedrooms, bathrooms with showers and a kitchen. This unique historic structure is designed to accommodate the needs of low impact professional and organizational groups for education, training and retreat purposes. It can be rented for the day and/or overnight use. It is the perfect place for your next business retreat. This facility is not designed for overnight family camping, although, some family type rentals may be permitted. Call the Park Office to be sure if this or another site will best suit your needs. For family type vacation rental experiences, the Maplewood Lodge and Parker's Hideaway can be rented.
Maplewood Lodge is located in the middle of Letchworth State Park at the entrance to the Highbanks Camping Area. The facility sleeps up to eight people and consists of a furnished kitchen, living room with a working fireplace, TV and DVD/BluRay player, a formal dining room and a full-size bath with a shower on the first floor. There are two bedrooms and a powder room upstairs and one small bedroom on the first floor. Linens are not provided. The Maplewood Lodge is closed December to May. Call the main park office at 585-493-3600 for more information.
Parker's Hideaway is a new rental to the park and sleeps six people. The former Civilian Conservation Corps built building located just North of the "C" Cabin Area, on the North end of the park. It has been newly renovated to include new furniture and kitchen amenities. It has a working gas fired fireplace, televisions in the living room and master bed room, and a breakfast nook. Linens are not provided. This two bedroom and two bath facility is the perfect place to get away from it all. Parker's Hideaway is closed December to May. Call the main park office at 585-493-3600 for more information.
Campers can take advantage of tent and trailer campsites as well as winterized cabins. Group camping facilities are also available.
Tent/Trailer Campsite 2021: Information and Rules
Pavilion Information
Letchworth has ten pavilions. Prices range from $50 to $100 and can accommodate 80 to 184 people. Check availability at ReserveAmerica.com
Pet Policy: A maximum of two pets are allowed in campsites 100, 200, 700 and 800, Cabin Area C and day use areas unless prohibited by sign or directive (not allowed in cabins A, B, D and E or camping loops 300, 400, 500 and 600). Pets are to be supervised at all times and either be crated or on a leash not more than 6-feet in length. Proof of rabies inoculation shall be produced if requested by staff. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches (this does not apply to service animals).
source
https://parks.ny.gov/parks/79/details.aspx
Virtual Tour
https://www.nystateparkstours.com/letchworth/
Winter activities include snow tubing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.
The historic completely restored Glen Iris Inn offers overnight accommodations and is open to the public for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Banquet and catering services are available for your special events.
The Humphrey Nature Center offers year-round environmental education opportunities for school groups, scouts, youth organizations, and the general public. Programming and interactive exhibits highlight the geology, wildlife, and ecology of the park.
In 2015, Letchworth won the USA TODAY Readers' Choice Award for Best State Park in the United States! Letchworth came out on top of the 19 other state parks nominated for the contest, chosen from more than 6,000 parks across the nation.
For professional and organizational retreats, educational and training needs can be met at the Conference Center. Located in a secluded area at the southwest portion of Letchworth State Park, the facility consists of a spacious country lodge room, bedrooms, bathrooms with showers and a kitchen. This unique historic structure is designed to accommodate the needs of low impact professional and organizational groups for education, training and retreat purposes. It can be rented for the day and/or overnight use. It is the perfect place for your next business retreat. This facility is not designed for overnight family camping, although, some family type rentals may be permitted. Call the Park Office to be sure if this or another site will best suit your needs. For family type vacation rental experiences, the Maplewood Lodge and Parker's Hideaway can be rented.
Maplewood Lodge is located in the middle of Letchworth State Park at the entrance to the Highbanks Camping Area. The facility sleeps up to eight people and consists of a furnished kitchen, living room with a working fireplace, TV and DVD/BluRay player, a formal dining room and a full-size bath with a shower on the first floor. There are two bedrooms and a powder room upstairs and one small bedroom on the first floor. Linens are not provided. The Maplewood Lodge is closed December to May. Call the main park office at 585-493-3600 for more information.
Parker's Hideaway is a new rental to the park and sleeps six people. The former Civilian Conservation Corps built building located just North of the "C" Cabin Area, on the North end of the park. It has been newly renovated to include new furniture and kitchen amenities. It has a working gas fired fireplace, televisions in the living room and master bed room, and a breakfast nook. Linens are not provided. This two bedroom and two bath facility is the perfect place to get away from it all. Parker's Hideaway is closed December to May. Call the main park office at 585-493-3600 for more information.
Campers can take advantage of tent and trailer campsites as well as winterized cabins. Group camping facilities are also available.
Tent/Trailer Campsite 2021: Information and Rules
Pavilion Information
Letchworth has ten pavilions. Prices range from $50 to $100 and can accommodate 80 to 184 people. Check availability at ReserveAmerica.com
Pet Policy: A maximum of two pets are allowed in campsites 100, 200, 700 and 800, Cabin Area C and day use areas unless prohibited by sign or directive (not allowed in cabins A, B, D and E or camping loops 300, 400, 500 and 600). Pets are to be supervised at all times and either be crated or on a leash not more than 6-feet in length. Proof of rabies inoculation shall be produced if requested by staff. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches (this does not apply to service animals).
source
https://parks.ny.gov/parks/79/details.aspx
Virtual Tour
https://www.nystateparkstours.com/letchworth/
