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Letchworth State Park
4.6 on GoogleCastile · Genesee Valley
State park in Castile
In season now · May – Nov
Campsites mid-May to mid-October; cabins early May to late November. Loops 300–600 and 800 closed for construction until about July 2, 2027.
$30 site/night
2026 campsite rate $30–32; cabins from $59.50 off-peak. $5 more per night for non-NY residents, plus reservation fee.
Cabins and campsites on the “Grand Canyon of the East”.
A 17-mile gorge on the Genesee River with three big waterfalls, 66 miles of trails, hot-air balloon rides and whitewater rafting. The park has about 270 campsites with electric hookups and 81 cabins, from basic to heated. Expect reduced camping through mid-2027: most loops are closed while new shower buildings go in, though the cabins stay open.
At a glance
- Campsites
- About 270, with 30- and 50-amp electric
- Cabins
- 81, some heated; bring linens and cookware
- Construction
- Only loops 100, 200 and 700 open until about July 2027
- Swimming
- Harvey Pool, late June to Labor Day
- Reservations
- Opens 9 months ahead; 2-night minimum
What’s here
- Tent sites
- RV hookups
- Cabins
- Showers
- Pets allowed
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Gear, rentals and guides
- Adventure Calls Outfitters
Guided whitewater rafting trips through the gorge below the falls.
- Balloons Over Letchworth
Hot-air balloon flights over the gorge, launching from inside the park.
Where to stay
- cabinLetchworth cabins
Park cabins in five areas, from rustic one-room units to larger heated cabins. Bring linens and cookware; weekly rentals only in peak summer.
- innGlen Iris Inn
William Pryor Letchworth’s former home, now an inn and restaurant overlooking Middle Falls.
Nearby
- Middle Falls and Inspiration Point · 25 min drive
The park’s best-known views: the 107-ft Middle Falls by the Glen Iris and the overlook up the gorge.
- Gorge Trail · 20 min drive
About 7 miles along the rim past all three major falls, with dozens of overlooks.
- Humphrey Nature Center · 25 min drive
Hands-on nature center with exhibits and programs on the gorge’s wildlife and geology.
- Silver Lake Brewing Project · 10 min drive
Brewery and food in Perry, the nearest village to the campground.
4.6 on Google
read Oct 3, 2026Getting there
- Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International (ROC) · about 1 hr 10 min drive
- Verona, NY · about 3.25 hr
- Rochester · about 1.25 hr
- Buffalo · about 1.5 hr
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