Oquaga Creek State Park

Overview

Brochure InfoTake the Virtual Tour! - OQUAGA CREEK STATE PARK PLEASE NOTE: Our cabins and full-service cottage are not available on a "walk-in" basis when the office is closed. Please CALL AHEAD to confirm office hours, as well as availability of our cabins, or our full-service cottage. Reservations for cabins or full service cottage are STRONGLY encouraged after Labor Day. Unplug and unwind! Oquaga Creek has no cell or WiFi service. Take advantage and enjoy the peace. Slow down, read a book, take a walk or go fishing. Relax and get back to basics! Oquaga Creek State Park's proximity to New York City and New Jersey makes it the perfect summer escape. On the beautiful 55-acre Arctic Lake anglers can fish for black bass, bullheads and rainbow trout. The rolling, wooded hills are ideal for winter sledding. Winter visitors can ice fish on the frozen lake. Snowshoers and cross-country skiers can explore six miles of trails. If you like to camp, plenty of non-electric campsites are available. If you don't want to bother packing your tent and equipment, you may be interested in the full-service vacation cottage.Brochure Info - OrientationThe park is located three hours away from New York City and New Jersey.Brochure Info - RecreationVisitors will enjoy a range of activities: boating, fishing, biking, hiking, hunting, and ice fishing in the winter.Brochure Info - Facilities and RestrictionsThe park features a lake for boating, car top boat launch site, fishing, campsites, dumping station, showers, horseshoe pits, volleyball, playground, swing sets, nature trails, camp store, and cottage and cabin rentals.Brochure Info - Nearby AttractionsNearby state parks include Chenango Valley State Park, Bowman Lake State Park, Gilbert Lake State Park, Glimmerglass State Park, and Hunt's Pond.Key InfoRustic Cabins: These 6-person cabins are the perfect solution for campers who like tents & cabins. Offers protection from the elements, but no electricity or water. 2-night minimum all season. Reservations for 1-night stays are permitted for campsites in this campground. Some facilities such as bathrooms, concession stand and certain campsites, are NOT AVAILABLE after Labor Day. Please call ahead with any questions Unplug and unwind! Oquaga Creek has no cell or Wi-Fi service. Take advantage and enjoy the peace. Slow down, read a book, take a walk or go fishing. Relax and get back to basics! Quiet hours are from 10PM to 7AM. While biking, children must wear helmets. Private boats with a permit are allowed on the lake from sunrise to sundown. Car top boats only, no motors. Campers are allowed two vehicles at the park. A third vehicle pays a fee and must be parked in office parking lot after dark. There is a limit of 6 people per site, 2 tents or 1 camper and 1 tent. Each loop has a central comfort station and showers. The cottage is smoke free and pet free. *Access Pass/Lifetime Liberty Pass is not valid for cottage rental.* Interested in being a Camper Assistant Program volunteer? Contact the park directly for more information: 607-467-4160. ATTENTION PET OWNERS: Current proof of rabies inoculation is required at check-in (metal tags will not be accepted). At any time during your stay, pet owners may be required to provide proof of rabies inoculation upon request. Be sure to have this information available to present to park staff. Where pets are permitted, there is a maximum limit of 2 pets per site. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6ft and under control at all times. Do not leave pets unattended and always clean up after them. Pet owners/permit holders are liable for any damage, personal injury, or nuisance caused by the pet. PRE-REGISTRATION: Have a reservation already? Don't forget to Pre-Register!! 7 days prior to your arrival you can sign into Reserve America and pre-register. IT SAVES TIME when checking in on the day of arrival. LENGTH OF STAY: A camping party and their equipment may occupy a site for a maximum of 14 continuous nights. After which, the camping party and equipment must leave the site and facility for 48 hours before registering again for another site. Please Note: To ensure fairness for all NY customers, any reservation with departure dates outside the 9-month Maximum Window cannot be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made. OPRHP General Camping Rules, Information, and Cancellation PolicyImportant Information for Daily EntranceDirectionFrom Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse: Take Thruway (I-90) East to Exit 36, Junction I-81. Take I-81 South to the Whitney Point exit. Take Rte 206 East to Beech Hill Rd (Cty Rte 20). and follow it to the park. From Albany: Take Thruway (I-90) West to Schenectady exit 25A. Take I-88 west to Bainbridge exit. Take Rte 206 East to Beech Hill Rd. (Cty Rte 20) and follow it to the park. From New York: Rt.17 north to exit 84 at Deposit. North on Rt.8 for three miles. Left on County Road 20, follow nine miles to park. From Binghamton: Take Rte 88 East to Bainbridge. Take Rte 206 East approximately 5 miles to Beech Hill Rd. (Cty Rte 20). and follow it to the park. 607-467-4160Other Phone NumbersOffice hours VARY. Please call ahead: 607-467-4160 Season Date DescOquaga Creek State Park - 2023 Camping Season Friday, May 19, 2023 - Sunday, September, 3, 2023Booking Window Product InfoFee Cancellation DescPlease read our Fees and Cancellation Policies