Letchworth State Park
Castile, NY
The Genesee River cuts a gorge up to about 550 feet deep with three large waterfalls, seen from overlooks along a 17-mile park road. Vehicle fee; Inspiration Point and the Middle Falls area are the busiest spots.
- Nearest town
- Castile, NY
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 42.5780, -78.0470
- Editor's pick
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- D CabinsCampsite1 mi from Letchworth State ParkNo dogs
- Highbanks CampgroundsCampsite10 mi from Letchworth State ParkTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Dream Lake CampgroundCampsite15 mi from Letchworth State Park
- Stewart Forest Road Horse CampCampsite23 mi from Letchworth State ParkTentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
- Three Valley CampgroundMotorhome stopover24 mi from Letchworth State ParkCaravansMotorhomes
- State Route 244 Horse CampCampsite24 mi from Letchworth State ParkCaravans
All campsites in New York · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Letchworth State Park?
Letchworth State Park is in Castile, NY, at GPS 42.5780, -78.0470. It is about 33 mi from Naples.
Can you camp near Letchworth State Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is D Cabins, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 20 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Letchworth State Park?
Letchworth State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Letchworth, Seneca Falls and the northern Finger Lakes.
What is there to see near Letchworth State Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Corning Museum of Glass (59 mi), Watkins Glen gorge (62 mi), Niagara Falls (63 mi) and Kinzua Bridge State Park (63 mi).
When is the best time to visit Letchworth State Park?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)