Parks, Trails and Outdoor Recreation in Oneida and Herkimer Counties

State parks, Adirondack Forest Preserve, state forests, wildlife management areas, fishing access, boat launches, the Erie Canalway Trail and city parks in Oneida and Herkimer Counties, from official state and municipal sources.

Last reviewed: October 10, 2026

This guide lists public outdoor places in Oneida and Herkimer Counties as published by New York State agencies and local governments. State land and water access come from DEC and State Parks open data, with coordinates where the dataset provides them. Seasons, fees and conditions change, so check the linked agency page before you go.

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State parks and historic sites

Operated by NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Hours, seasons and fees are as posted for 2026.

Delta Lake State Park

Peninsula park on Delta Reservoir with 101 tent and trailer campsites, a swimming beach, picnic areas, hiking and nature trails, a boat launch (end of April to end of October, water levels permitting), shoreline fishing, and cross-country ski trails in winter. Vehicle entrance fee $7.

Address:8797 State Route 46, Rome, NY 13440 (Map)

Phone:315-337-4670

Website:Visit site

Hours:Open year-round, dawn to dusk. 2026 camping season May 16 – Sept 12; swimming May 16 – Sept 12, 11am–7pm.

camping:yes

beach:yes

boatLaunch:yes

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Verona Beach State Park

On the eastern shore of Oneida Lake, with 47 electric campsites, a swimming beach and splash pad, 14 miles of year-round hiking trails, and a non-motorized boat launch (no trailers). Hunting in the eastern portion by permit, in season. Vehicle entrance fee $7 in season.

Address:6541 Lakeshore Road South, Route 13, Verona Beach, NY 13162 (Map)

Phone:315-762-4463

Website:Visit site

Hours:Day use area and trails open year-round, dawn to dusk. 2026 camping season May 30 – Oct 12.

camping:yes

beach:yes

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Pixley Falls State Park

Known for its 50-foot waterfall near the picnic area, a nature trail and access to trout streams. The park no longer has camping.

Address:11430 State Route 46, Boonville, NY 13309 (Map)

Phone:315-337-4670

Website:Visit site

Hours:Open year-round, with limited services November through April; roads and lots may not be plowed in winter.

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Herkimer Home State Historic Site

Georgian-style mansion built around 1764 for General Nicholas Herkimer, overlooking the Mohawk River, with a visitor center and access to the Empire State Trail. Admission $4 adults, $3 seniors/students, under 12 free.

Address:200 State Route 169, Little Falls, NY 13365 (Map)

Phone:315-823-0398

Website:Visit site

Hours:Grounds open year-round, dawn to dusk. Guided house tours Wednesday–Sunday, Memorial Day through Columbus Day, hourly 10am–4pm.

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site

Site of the August 6, 1777 Battle of Oriskany, with walking trails, interpretive signs and a monument. Admission and tours are free.

Address:7801 New York 69, Oriskany, NY 13424 (Map)

Phone:315-655-3200

Website:Visit site

Hours:Grounds open year-round, dawn to dusk. Visitor center May 23 – Oct 12, 2026, Wednesday–Sunday and Monday holidays, 10am–4:30pm.

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Steuben Memorial State Historic Site

Memorial and resting place of Baron von Steuben, with a 1937 replica log cabin and picnic area. Admission is free.

Address:9941 Starr Hill Rd., Remsen, NY 13438 (Map)

Phone:315-655-3200

Website:Visit site

Hours:May 23 – Oct 12, 2026: grounds open daily dawn to dusk; cabin visitor center Saturday and Sunday 10am–4pm.

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Adirondack Forest Preserve lands and DEC campgrounds

Wilderness, wild forest and primitive areas of the Adirondack Forest Preserve in northern Herkimer and Oneida Counties, plus DEC campgrounds and day use areas, from the NYS DEC Lands dataset. Coordinates mark a point within the largest parcel in these counties.

Showing 20 of 20 items

Name	Dec Category	Acres In Counties	Class	Source
Alder Creek Primitive Area NYS DEC Forest Preserve land open to public use. View on map	Forest Preserve	23	Primitive	Source
Alger Island Campground NYS DEC Forest Preserve land open to public use. View on map	Forest Preserve	38	Intensive Use	Source
Bear Pond Primitive Area NYS DEC Forest Preserve land open to public use. View on map	Forest Preserve	17	Primitive	Source
Black River Wild Forest NYS DEC Forest Preserve land open to public use. View on map	Forest Preserve	127927	Wild Forest	Source
Ferris Lake Wild Forest NYS DEC Forest Preserve land open to public use. View on map	Forest Preserve	1185	Wild Forest	Source
Five Ponds Wilderness NYS DEC Forest Preserve land open to public use. View on map	Forest Preserve	129092	Wilderness	Source
Fourth Lake Day Use Area NYS DEC Forest Preserve land open to public use. View on map	Forest Preserve	12	Intensive Use	Source
Fulton Chain Wild Forest NYS DEC Forest Preserve land open to public use. View on map	Forest Preserve	15566	Wild Forest	Source
Ha-De-Ron-Dah Wilderness NYS DEC Forest Preserve land open to public use. View on map	Forest Preserve	25663	Wilderness	Source
Hinckley Day Use Area NYS DEC Forest Preserve land open to public use. View on map	Forest Preserve	432	Intensive Use	Source
Independence River Wild Forest NYS DEC Forest Preserve land open to public use. View on map	Forest Preserve	549	Wild Forest	Source
Limekiln Lake Campground NYS DEC Forest Preserve land open to public use. View on map	Forest Preserve	312	Intensive Use	Source
Moose River Plains Wild Forest NYS DEC Forest Preserve land open to public use. View on map	Forest Preserve	—	Wild Forest	Source
Nicks Lake Campground NYS DEC Forest Preserve land open to public use. View on map	Forest Preserve	687	Intensive Use	Source
Pepperbox Wilderness NYS DEC Forest Preserve land open to public use. View on map	Forest Preserve	24317	Wilderness	Source
Raven Lake Road Primitive Area NYS DEC Forest Preserve land open to public use. View on map	Forest Preserve	29	Primitive	Source
Stillwater Boat Launch NYS DEC Forest Preserve land open to public use. View on map	Forest Preserve	4	Intensive Use	Source
Tied Lake Primitive Area NYS DEC Forest Preserve land open to public use. View on map	Forest Preserve	9	Primitive	Source
Wanakena Primitive Area NYS DEC Forest Preserve land open to public use. View on map	Forest Preserve	7	Primitive	Source
Watson's East Triangle Wild Forest NYS DEC Forest Preserve land open to public use. View on map	Forest Preserve	11811	Wild Forest	Source

State forests

DEC-managed state forests outside the Adirondack Park, open for hiking, hunting and other low-impact recreation.

Showing 35 of 35 items

Name	Dec Category	Acres In Counties	Class	Source
Maumee Swamp NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	Freshwater Wetland	38	N/A	Source
Rome Fish Hatchery NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	Special Use	84	N/A	Source
Van Hornesville Fish Hatchery NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	Special Use	8	N/A	Source
Albert J. Woodford Memorial State Forest NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	State Forest	2649	N/A	Source
Big Brook State Forest NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	State Forest	3866	N/A	Source
Black Creek State Forest NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	State Forest	1010	N/A	Source
Buck Hill State Forest NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	State Forest	1698	N/A	Source
Canada Creek State Forest NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	State Forest	627	N/A	Source
Clark Hill State Forest NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	State Forest	3376	N/A	Source
Cobb Brook State Forest NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	State Forest	689	N/A	Source
Fall Brook State Forest NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	State Forest	4482	N/A	Source
Fish Creek State Forest NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	State Forest	679	N/A	Source
Florence Hill State Forest NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	State Forest	1361	N/A	Source
Furnace Creek State Forest NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	State Forest	1394	N/A	Source
Hinckley State Forest NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	State Forest	1594	N/A	Source
Hogsback State Forest NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	State Forest	1116	N/A	Source
Jackson Hill State Forest NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	State Forest	1399	N/A	Source
Mad River State Forest NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	State Forest	2939	N/A	Source
Mount Hunger State Forest NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	State Forest	600	N/A	Source
Ohisa State Forest NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	State Forest	681	N/A	Source
Otsquago State Forest NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	State Forest	411	N/A	Source
Penn Mountain State Forest NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	State Forest	3730	N/A	Source
Point Rock State Forest NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	State Forest	1206	N/A	Source
Popple Pond State Forest NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	State Forest	2455	N/A	Source
Punkeyville State Forest NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	State Forest	535	N/A	Source
South Hill State Forest NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	State Forest	528	N/A	Source
Spruce Creek State Forest NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	State Forest	3372	N/A	Source
Steuben Hill State Forest NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	State Forest	1009	N/A	Source
Stone Barn State Forest NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	State Forest	621	N/A	Source
Swancott Hill State Forest NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	State Forest	2025	N/A	Source
Tri-County State Forest NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	State Forest	1283	N/A	Source
Webster Hill State Forest NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	State Forest	1064	N/A	Source
West Branch State Forest NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	State Forest	527	N/A	Source
Woodhull State Forest NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	State Forest	568	N/A	Source
Rome Sand Plains Unique Area NYS DEC-managed land open to public use. View on map	Unique Area	2361	N/A	Source

Wildlife management areas

Oriskany Flats Wildlife Management Area

NYS DEC wildlife management area, managed for wildlife habitat and wildlife-related recreation.

Location:Oneida

Website:Visit site

decCategory:Wildlife Management

acresInCounties:784

class:N/A

Location:View on map

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Plantation Island Wildlife Management Area

NYS DEC wildlife management area, managed for wildlife habitat and wildlife-related recreation.

Location:Herkimer

Website:Visit site

decCategory:Wildlife Management

acresInCounties:380

class:N/A

Location:View on map

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Rome Wildlife Management Area

NYS DEC wildlife management area, managed for wildlife habitat and wildlife-related recreation.

Location:Oneida

Website:Visit site

decCategory:Wildlife Management

acresInCounties:1286

class:N/A

Location:View on map

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Utica Marsh Wildlife Management Area

NYS DEC wildlife management area, managed for wildlife habitat and wildlife-related recreation.

Location:Oneida

Website:Visit site

decCategory:Wildlife Management

acresInCounties:194

class:N/A

Location:View on map

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Fishing access and public fishing rights streams

DEC fishing access sites and recommended streams with public fishing rights easements.

Black River Fishing Access

NYS DEC fishing or waterway access site.

Location:Oneida

Website:Visit site

decCategory:Fishing Access

acresInCounties:13

class:N/A

Location:View on map

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Mohawk River Fishing Access

NYS DEC fishing or waterway access site.

Location:Oneida

Website:Visit site

decCategory:Fishing Access

acresInCounties:1

class:N/A

Location:View on map

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Oneida Lake At Jewell Fishing Access

NYS DEC fishing or waterway access site.

Location:Oneida

Website:Visit site

decCategory:Fishing Access

acresInCounties:1

class:N/A

Location:View on map

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Sauquoit Creek Fishing Access

NYS DEC fishing or waterway access site.

Location:Oneida

Website:Visit site

decCategory:Fishing Access

acresInCounties:1

class:N/A

Location:View on map

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

West Branch Fish Creek Fishing Access

NYS DEC fishing or waterway access site.

Location:Oneida

Website:Visit site

decCategory:Fishing Access

acresInCounties:9

class:N/A

Location:View on map

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

West Canada Creek Fishing Access

NYS DEC fishing or waterway access site.

Location:Herkimer / Oneida

Website:Visit site

decCategory:Fishing Access

acresInCounties:30

class:N/A

Location:View on map

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Woodhull Creek Fishing Access

NYS DEC fishing or waterway access site.

Location:Oneida

Website:Visit site

decCategory:Fishing Access

acresInCounties:0

class:N/A

Location:View on map

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Cincinnati Creek Waterway Access

NYS DEC fishing or waterway access site.

Location:Oneida

decCategory:Waterway Access

acresInCounties:5

class:N/A

Location:View on map

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Godfrey Point Boat Launch

NYS DEC fishing or waterway access site.

Location:Oneida

Website:Visit site

decCategory:Waterway Access

acresInCounties:27

class:N/A

Location:View on map

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

West Canada Creek (public fishing rights)

Access: Shore Fishing - Public Fishing Rights. Species: Brook Trout* - Brown Trout*. (* = stocked, per DEC dataset.)

Location:Herkimer

Website:Visit site

accessPointsInDataset:7

accessOwner:Public Easement

Location:View on map

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Trammel Creek (public fishing rights)

Access: Shore Fishing - Public Fishing Rights. Species: Brook Trout. (* = stocked, per DEC dataset.)

Location:Herkimer

Website:Visit site

accessPointsInDataset:1

accessOwner:Public Easement

Location:View on map

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Moose River

Access: Shore Fishing. Species: Brook Trout*. (* = stocked, per DEC dataset.)

Location:Herkimer

Website:Visit site

accessPointsInDataset:1

accessOwner:Black River Wild Forest (DEC)

Location:View on map

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

West Branch Fish Creek (public fishing rights)

Access: Shore Fishing - Public Fishing Rights. Species: Brook Trout - Brown Trout* - Atlantic Salmon*. (* = stocked, per DEC dataset.)

Location:Oneida

accessPointsInDataset:4

accessOwner:Public Easement

Location:View on map

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Black River (public fishing rights)

Access: Shore Fishing - Public Fishing Rights. Species: Brook Trout* - Brown Trout* - Rainbow Trout*. (* = stocked, per DEC dataset.)

Location:Oneida

accessPointsInDataset:6

accessOwner:Public Easement

Location:View on map

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Cold Brook (public fishing rights)

Access: Shore Fishing - Public Fishing Rights. Species: Brook Trout. (* = stocked, per DEC dataset.)

Location:Herkimer

accessPointsInDataset:1

accessOwner:Public Easement

Location:View on map

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Spruce Creek (public fishing rights)

Access: Shore Fishing - Public Fishing Rights. Species: Brook Trout - Brown Trout*. (* = stocked, per DEC dataset.)

Location:Herkimer

Website:Visit site

accessPointsInDataset:1

accessOwner:Public Easement

Location:View on map

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Woodhull Creek (public fishing rights)

Access: Shore Fishing - Public Fishing Rights. Species: Brook Trout. (* = stocked, per DEC dataset.)

Location:Oneida

Website:Visit site

accessPointsInDataset:1

accessOwner:Public Easement

Location:View on map

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

West Canada Creek (public fishing rights)

Access: Shore Fishing - Public Fishing Rights. Species: Brook Trout* - Brown Trout*. (* = stocked, per DEC dataset.)

Location:Oneida

Website:Visit site

accessPointsInDataset:1

accessOwner:Public Easement

Location:View on map

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Oriskany Creek (public fishing rights)

Access: Shore Fishing - Public Fishing Rights. Species: Brook Trout - Brown Trout*. (* = stocked, per DEC dataset.)

Location:Oneida

accessPointsInDataset:1

accessOwner:Public Easement

Location:View on map

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Boat launches and fishing lakes

DEC boat launch sites (assigned to county by coordinates) and DEC recommended fishing lakes with launches. Launch type and parking are as listed in the state dataset; confirm conditions before you go.

Showing 32 of 32 items

Name	Launch Type	Source
Mohawk River boat launch (trailer, improved) Parking: 0 car spaces, 20 car-and-trailer spaces. Sanitary facilities: No. View on map	Trailer - Improved	Source
Mohawk River boat launch (hand launch) Parking: 20 car spaces, 0 car-and-trailer spaces. Sanitary facilities: No. View on map	Hand Launch	Source
Mohawk River boat launch (trailer, improved) Parking: 15 car spaces, 15 car-and-trailer spaces. Sanitary facilities: No. View on map	Trailer - Improved	Source
Mohawk River boat launch (hand launch) Parking: 40 car spaces, 0 car-and-trailer spaces. Sanitary facilities: Yes. View on map	Hand Launch	Source
Moshier Reservoir boat launch (hand launch) Parking: 10 car spaces, 0 car-and-trailer spaces. Sanitary facilities: No. View on map	Hand Launch	Source
Quiver Pond boat launch (hand launch) Parking: 5 car spaces, 0 car-and-trailer spaces. Sanitary facilities: No. View on map	Hand Launch	Source
South Lake boat launch (hand launch) Parking: 5 car spaces, 0 car-and-trailer spaces. Sanitary facilities: No. View on map	Hand Launch	Source
Stillwater Reservoir boat launch (trailer, improved) Parking: 0 car spaces, 30 car-and-trailer spaces. Sanitary facilities: Yes. View on map	Trailer - Improved	Source
Twichell Lake boat launch (trailer, unimproved) Parking: 5 car spaces, 3 car-and-trailer spaces. Sanitary facilities: No. View on map	Trailer - Unimproved	Source
Weaver Lake boat launch (hand launch) Parking: 5 car spaces, 0 car-and-trailer spaces. Sanitary facilities: No. View on map	Hand Launch	Source
Barge Canal / Mohawk River boat launch (hand launch) Parking: 5 car spaces, 0 car-and-trailer spaces. Sanitary facilities: No. View on map	Hand Launch	Source
Chittning Pond boat launch (trailer, unimproved) Parking: 5 car spaces, 20 car-and-trailer spaces. Sanitary facilities: Yes. View on map	Trailer - Unimproved	Source
Forestport Reservoir boat launch (trailer, unimproved) Parking: 0 car spaces, 5 car-and-trailer spaces. Sanitary facilities: No. View on map	Trailer - Unimproved	Source
Little Long Lake boat launch (hand launch) Parking: 6 car spaces, 0 car-and-trailer spaces. Sanitary facilities: No. View on map	Hand Launch	Source
Mohawk River boat launch (hand launch) Parking: 10 car spaces, 0 car-and-trailer spaces. Sanitary facilities: No. View on map	Hand Launch	Source
Mohawk River boat launch (hand launch) Parking: 5 car spaces, 0 car-and-trailer spaces. Sanitary facilities: No. View on map	Hand Launch	Source
Mohawk River boat launch (trailer, improved) Parking: 0 car spaces, 30 car-and-trailer spaces. Sanitary facilities: No. View on map	Trailer - Improved	Source
Mohawk River boat launch (hand launch) Parking: 5 car spaces, 0 car-and-trailer spaces. Sanitary facilities: No. View on map	Hand Launch	Source
Mohawk River boat launch (trailer, improved) Parking: 0 car spaces, 10 car-and-trailer spaces. Sanitary facilities: No. View on map	Trailer - Improved	Source
Oneida Lake boat launch (trailer, improved) Parking: 6 car spaces, 56 car-and-trailer spaces. Sanitary facilities: Yes. View on map	Trailer - Improved	Source
West Branch Fish Creek boat launch (hand launch) Parking: 10 car spaces, 0 car-and-trailer spaces. Sanitary facilities: No. View on map	Hand Launch	Source
Big Moose Lake (recommended fishing lake) 1286 acres. Boat launch: Trailer Improved (launch owner: Private). Species: Lake Trout - Sunfish - Yellow Perch. View on map	—	Source
Hinckley Reservoir (recommended fishing lake) 2755 acres. Boat launch: Trailer Improved (launch owner: Private). Species: Smallmouth Bass - Largemouth Bass - Sunfish - Yellow Perch - Chain Pickerel. Ice Fishing Permitted. View on map	—	Source
Twitchell Pond (recommended fishing lake) 140 acres. Boat launch: Trailer Improved (launch owner: DEC). Species: Brook Trout - Yellow Perch. Note: Baitfish prohibited. View on map	—	Source
South Lake (recommended fishing lake) 499 acres. Boat launch: Trailer Unimproved (launch owner: NY Canal Corporation). Species: Brook Trout. View on map	—	Source
Moshier Reservoir (recommended fishing lake) 281 acres. Boat launch: Trailer Unimproved (launch owner: DEC). Species: Largemouth Bass - Sunfish - Yellow Perch - Tiger Musky. Ice Fishing Permitted. View on map	—	Source
First Lake (recommended fishing lake) 565 acres. Boat launch: Trailer Unimproved (launch owner: Municipal). Species: Rainbow Trout - Smallmouth Bass - Largemouth Bass - Sunfish - Yellow Perch - Crappie - Tiger Musky - Northern Pike. Ice Fishing Permitted. View on map	—	Source
Chittning Pond (recommended fishing lake) 65 acres. Boat launch: Trailer Unimproved (launch owner: DEC). Species: Largemouth Bass - Sunfish - Yellow Perch. Ice Fishing Permitted. Note: 10 horsepower limit. View on map	—	Source
Stillwater Reservoir (recommended fishing lake) 6700 acres. Boat launch: Trailer Improved (launch owner: DEC). Species: Smallmouth Bass - Sunfish - Yellow Perch. Ice Fishing Permitted. Note: Site includes accessible features. View on map	—	Source
North Lake (recommended fishing lake) 441 acres. Boat launch: Trailer Unimproved (launch owner: DEC). Species: Brook Trout - Sunfish - Yellow Perch - Tiger Musky. Ice Fishing Permitted. View on map	—	Source
Kayuta Lake (recommended fishing lake) 473 acres. Boat launch: Trailer Unimproved (launch owner: Municipal). Species: Smallmouth Bass - Sunfish - Yellow Perch - Chain Pickerel. Ice Fishing Permitted. View on map	—	Source
Delta Lake (recommended fishing lake) 1005 acres. Boat launch: Trailer Improved (launch owner: OPRHP (State Parks)). Species: Smallmouth Bass - Largemouth Bass - Sunfish - Yellow Perch - Northern Pike - Chain Pickerel - Walleye - Carp. Ice Fishing Permitted. View on map	—	Source

Erie Canalway Trail (Empire State Trail)

Erie Canal Lock 21 to Rome

9 miles. Starts at Lock E-21 (public parking) as a paved trail through Old Erie Canal State Historic Park, then stonedust towpath through woods; the final 1.5 miles follow city streets to Fort Stanwix in downtown Rome.

Location:Oneida

Website:Visit site

miles:9

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Rome to Utica

16 miles, mostly off-road, paved and older stonedust surfaces with three short on-road sections. Starts at Fort Stanwix in Rome and ends at a trailhead parking area off North Genesee Street in Utica. Services in Rome, Oriskany and Utica only.

Location:Oneida

Website:Visit site

miles:16

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Utica to Frankfort

11 miles. 3.5 miles of paved off-road trail east from the North Genesee Street trailhead to Dyke Road, then 7.5 miles of on-road route on Southside Road for experienced riders, ending at Route 5S and Acme Road east of Frankfort.

Location:Oneida / Herkimer

Website:Visit site

miles:11

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Frankfort to Little Falls

11 miles of paved off-road trail from Route 5S and Acme Road to Little Falls. Trailhead parking at Ilion Marina, Fort Herkimer Church and Canal Lock E-18.

Location:Herkimer

Website:Visit site

miles:11

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Little Falls to Canajoharie

19 miles of off-road trail (paved and stonedust) on a former railroad bed, starting on the south side of the river in Little Falls. Public parking at Herkimer Home State Historic Site.

Location:Herkimer

Website:Visit site

miles:19

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Utica trail closure: Harbor Lock Road to Barnes Road

The NYS Canal Corporation has closed this section for rehabilitation from July 22 through an expected December 31, 2026, with a signed on-road detour.

Location:Utica, Oneida

Website:Visit site

closureStart:2026-07-22

closureExpectedEnd:2026-12-31

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

City of Utica parks

Utica's Olmsted-designed Parks and Parkway System and neighborhood parks, as listed by the city.

F.T. Proctor Park

62 acres; designed by Olmsted Brothers as a 'country' park, with the Grand Entrance, Grand Lawn, Ravine, Lily Pond and Bathhouses, Butterfly Garden and Starch Factory Creek.

Location:Utica, Oneida

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

T.R. Proctor Park

Olmsted-designed 'reform park' with 2 basketball courts, 4 baseball fields, 2 soccer fields and a running trail; home of the annual E.J. Herrmann Cross Country Invitational.

Location:Utica, Oneida

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Roscoe Conkling Park

Includes the Parkway Recreation Center, Val Bialis Ski and Sled Center, Eagle Monument and picnic area, Utica Zoo, Valley View Golf Course and the South Woods/Switchback multi-use trails.

Location:Utica, Oneida

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Addison Miller Park

Swimming pool, playground, basketball courts and baseball fields.

Address:York Street and Old Burrstone Road, Utica, NY (Map)

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Chancellor Park

Tennis and bocce courts and playground.

Address:Bleecker Street at First Street, Utica, NY (Map)

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Seymour Park

Baseball fields, swimming pool, basketball courts, playground and football/soccer field.

Address:Euclid Road and School Road, Utica, NY (Map)

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Wankel Playground

Playground, baseball fields and spray pool.

Address:Rugby Road and Gilmore Place, Utica, NY (Map)

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Pixley Playground

Basketball courts, spray pool, playground and football/soccer field.

Address:Noyes Street and Mathews Avenue, Utica, NY (Map)

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Lincoln Playground

Skatepark, basketball court, baseball field and playground.

Address:Lincoln Ave and Watson Place, Utica, NY (Map)

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Hirt Playground

Swings and basketball court.

Address:Sunset Avenue and Warren Street, Utica, NY (Map)

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

O'Connor Park

Playground, football/soccer field and spray pool.

Address:Mohawk Street and Arthur Street, Utica, NY (Map)

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Quinn Playground

Basketball courts, spray pool, playground and baseball field.

Address:St. Vincent Street and Rutger Street, Utica, NY (Map)

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

North Utica Park

Baseball fields.

Address:Fairwood Drive, Utica, NY (Map)

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Hanna Park

Passive park with stage and green space.

Address:Court Street and Broadway, Utica, NY (Map)

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Nurses Candlelight Park

Passive park with landscaping and benches.

Address:Genesee Street at Oswego Street, Utica, NY (Map)

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

City of Rome parks and trails

Rome city parks close to all traffic and activity at 10 p.m. unless special permission is obtained.

Bellamy Harbor Park

Canal Corporation-owned park off East Whitesboro Street with boat docking, canal promenade, fishing/boating landing, picnic area and pedestrian bridge over the Mohawk River. Southern trailhead of the Mohawk River Trail; Navigation Center restrooms during canal season.

Location:Rome, Oneida

Phone:315-339-7656

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Mohawk River Trail

Multi-use trail from Bellamy Harbor Park north along the Mohawk River, connecting the waterfront with parks, schools, neighborhoods and Griffiss Business and Technology Park.

Location:Rome, Oneida

Phone:315-339-7656

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Dyett Park

50-acre nature area off Turin Road with a walking trail and snowmobile trail.

Location:Rome, Oneida

Phone:315-339-7656

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Fort Stanwix Park

Passive neighborhood park between North James and North Washington Streets near downtown.

Location:Rome, Oneida

Phone:315-339-7656

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Gansevoort Park and Veterans Park

Twin memorial parks in the 200 block of North James Street; site of the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Location:Rome, Oneida

Phone:315-339-7656

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Griffo Green (Joseph A. Griffo Center Square)

Lawn behind City Hall between West Liberty and East Dominick Streets; hosts Summer in the Square concerts. Reservations through the Recreation Department.

Location:Rome, Oneida

Phone:315-339-7656

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Vogel Park

Green space in the North George Street traffic circle in the Historic District, created in 1919.

Location:Rome, Oneida

Phone:315-339-7656

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Colonial Park

Small passive park at East Dominick Street and Black River Boulevard.

Location:Rome, Oneida

Phone:315-339-7656

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Wiggins Park

Half-acre passive park at West Thomas, Lee and West Bloomfield Streets.

Location:Rome, Oneida

Phone:315-339-7656

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

East Rome Action Park

Skateboard, BMX and rollerblade park at Pinti Field. Helmets required.

Address:200 6th Street, Rome, NY 13440 (Map)

Phone:315-339-7656

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Bark Park (Rome Dog Park)

Leash-free dog park; application required (available online and at City Hall).

Location:Rome, Oneida

Phone:315-339-7656

SourceLast checked: Oct 10, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Erie Canalway Trail open through Utica?

The section from Harbor Lock Road to Barnes Road in Utica is closed for rehabilitation from July 22 through an expected December 31, 2026, with a signed on-road detour.

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Where can I camp at a state park in the area?

Delta Lake State Park in Rome (101 sites, 2026 season May 16 – Sept 12) and Verona Beach State Park on Oneida Lake (47 sites, 2026 season May 30 – Oct 12). Pixley Falls no longer has camping.

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