Allegany State Park in New York, USA - map and visitor information

Research checked: 2026-10-22. Check linked official notices before travel.

Allegany State Park in western New York has two main visitor areas, Red House and Quaker. Choose the area before selecting a trail, cabin, or campsite. Red House groups lake paths and the administration building together; Quaker provides a different set of lakes, campgrounds, and forest destinations. Year-round park access does not mean every road or overnight unit operates in winter.

Lakes, forest, and park history

• Red House: Paved paths and the natural history museum provide alternatives to a longer forest hike.
• Quaker: Lake recreation, the restored store museum, and nearby forest trails support a separate day's plan.
• Rock formations: Thunder Rocks adds a geological stop in the southern park.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, and seasonal access

Plan around bears and seasonal roads

Bears can enter picnic and camping areas. Do not leave food, garbage, coolers, or scented containers unattended. Report nuisance wildlife activity to staff. A cabin or developed campsite does not remove the need to manage attractants.

Choose winter routes using current road and trail information. The park's 2026–27 regulations identify seasonal roads and hunting restrictions. Do not assume a summer driving route remains available after snow or scheduled closure.

Protect wildlife and share visitor areas

Do not feed or harass animals. Where pets are permitted, keep no more than two per site, on leashes no longer than 6 feet. Keep them attended, remove waste, and bring current rabies documentation. Confirm your chosen accommodation's pet policy.

Reserve the correct area and accommodation

Book before arriving; the park's Red House instructions do not accept walk-up camping. Use the authorized reservation listing to check the exact cabin trail, campground, or cottage category. The primary occupant named on the reservation must check in. Standard arrival is 3 p.m.; checkout is 11 a.m.

Read minimum-stay rules for your dates, especially for summer cabins. For a late Quaker arrival, the operator directs guests to the support desk in the Red House Administration Building; after 2 a.m., contact Park Police. Hunting requires a valid New York license and a separate park hunting permit.

Choose an entrance before navigating

From I-86, use exit 19 for Red House, exit 18 for Quaker Run, or exit 21 for the Summit and Art Roscoe area. These approaches serve different destinations. Red House's administration address is 2373 ASP Route 1, Salamanca; Quaker's is 8998 ASP Route 3.

The Red House trail map separates lake paths, roads, and longer routes. Obtain the corresponding Quaker or winter map for a different outing.

Regional state parks by road

• Kinzua Bridge State Park: A separate Pennsylvania stop north of US 6 at Mount Jewett, reached on State Route 3011.
• Chapman State Park: From US 6 in Clarendon, follow Railroad Street as it becomes Chapman Dam Road.

Choose a lake path, forest visit, or winter route

At Red House, combine part of the paved path network with the museum. You do not need to complete every lakeside connection to make a short visit worthwhile. Quaker's restored store museum explains the park's development, while Thunder Rocks provides a different outdoor focus.

Fishing, boating, and seasonal swimming involve different facilities and operating periods. Check the destination rather than assuming every lake has the same access. In winter, the Art Roscoe area supports cross-country skiing; use its winter routes and current conditions.

Campsites, cottages, and visitor services

The park has showers, restrooms, water supplies, picnic areas, and overnight accommodation in both developed areas. At Cain Hollow, shared water spigots allow tank filling, but campers must disconnect immediately afterward. They are not individual water hookups.

Fancher Cottages have kitchens, bathrooms, and documented accessibility features. Pitt Cottage is not accessible. Discuss the specific unit and approach with staff rather than treating every cabin as equivalent. The Quaker area information describes its facilities and seasonal arrangements.

About Allegany State Park

From industrial land to a state park

The park opened in 1921 in a landscape shaped by lumbering and petroleum development. Its Tudor-style administration building was completed in 1928. Civilian Conservation Corps work later added to the recreational landscape during the 1930s.

Forest and wetland habitats

Hemlock and hardwood forest, ponds, and lakes support different wildlife communities. Black bears inhabit the park, and beaver ponds provide places to observe wetland life. The museum offers a way to learn about local animals without depending on a sighting outdoors.

Contact the correct visitor area

Call Red House at 716-379-6450 or Quaker at 716-354-2182. The non-emergency ranger support desk is 716-379-6919.