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Top 5 Picnic locations in New York
byEmy Moore
Live update: Updated October 27, 2020Copy link
Copy link1. Cumberland Bay State Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Tiffany WoodsLocated on the west shore of Lake Champlain, Cumberland Bay State Park is a great year-round destination. The park is home to a campground with 152 campsites suitable for both tents and trailers; campers are welcome from the beginning of May until the beginning of November. Other summertime highlights of the park include a large sandy beach, picnic areas with tables and grills, a children's playground, and grassy playing fields. Many cross-country runners come to exercise in the park during the cooler weather of the fall, and winter brings the opportunity to go ice fishing on the lake.Source: https://vacationidea.com/ny/best-new-york-lakes.html
2. Conesus Lake
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsOften called the "jewel" of Livingston County, Conesus Lake is the most westerly of the Finger Lakes. During the summer, visitors come here to picnic, boat, and swim. Four public access points are available, including a hard surface boat launch ramp and three cartop launch sites. The lake is also a popular winter destination; snowmobiling and ice fishing are possible when the water is frozen over, although the use of ice fishing shelters is prohibited. Several species of trout and salmon can be fished all year round, and black bass can be fished during select times of the year.Source: https://vacationidea.com/ny/best-new-york-lakes.html
3. Lake Superior State Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Emy MooreLake Superior State Park is home to the tiny Lake Superior in Sullivan County, not to be confused with the Great Lake of the same name. A swimming beach is open every day during the summer months, and the park also offers picnic areas with tables, volleyball courts, a food concession. The lake is also great for fishing; several boat launches are available, but gas-powered boats are not allowed on the lake. Boat rentals are available. Big game hunting is permitted for people with a valid hunting license, and ice fishing is popular during the winter.Source: https://vacationidea.com/ny/best-new-york-lakes.html
4. Wonder Lake State Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Joshua KaufmanFormerly the summer residence of television star Elizabeth Montgomery, Wonder Lake State Park is a 1,133-acre park that is home to the 3-acre Laurel Pond as well as to the beautiful Wonder Lake. The park is a popular hunting destination, while the lake is a great place to fish. There are 8.6 miles of marked trails for visitors to enjoy here, including portions of both the Appalachian Trail and the Highlands Trail. The park is also home to a bird conservation area and to the sandy Canopus Beach, which offers to opportunity to swim, boat, and picnic.Source: https://vacationidea.com/ny/best-new-york-lakes.html
5. Gilbert Lake
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Emy MooreThis is one of the prettiest lakes in Central New York. Operated as a state park, the lake has crystal clear blue water, a cordoned off swimming area, canoe rentals, picnic tables, a sandy beach, restrooms and shower facilities, overnight cabins in the woods and much more. A stroll around the lake in any season is a relaxing experience. This is one of the oldest state parks in New York. Source: https://www.newyorkupstate.com/outdoors/2020/03/spring-destinations-12-beautiful-lakes-to-visit-in-upstate-ny.html
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