Chenango Valley State Park
Chenango Forks, New York
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42°12'47.0"N 75°50'24.0"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | New York |
Swim
Fees: Yes
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Chenango Forks, New York
- Head northeast on NY-12 N toward NY-79 (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto NY-79 E (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Pigeon Hill Rd (118 ft)
- Turn right to stay on Pigeon Hill Rd (2.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Cove State Park Rd (335 ft)
- Turn right onto Chenango Valley State Park (0.2 mi)
- Turn left to stay on Chenango Valley State Park (0.4 mi)
- Turn left to stay on Chenango Valley State Park (0.3 mi)
- Turn right (459 ft)
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