First the good stuff. beautiful park. well maintained with lots of nice hiking trails. Easy access to the upper and middle falls (by car) with a hike to the lower falls. We were there during the week so not as crowded as it probably is on the weekend. So day trips are highly recommended. The bad: we camped overnight. it was a two night minimum but at 30$ a night did not break the bank. the facilities are old and pretty beat up. still works but needing replaced. there are camping area's for pets and for those without. There is no cell reception. again, not a deal breaker but good to know ahead of time. camp sites are close but not on top of each other. For campers who need to do dishes but do not have a sink it is forbidden to do them in the bathroom. no camp sinks are provided. just had to wipe them out and wash them at our next campsite. As I said above, great for a day visit not sure i would stay overnight again. a solid 4 stars for day trips but only 3 for overnight camping. read more

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We spent about 6 hours here. We arrived just shortly after 9:00 am paid $10 entrance fee. We decided to go do the tour with ranger of Lower Falls at 10:00am. But first we went to 2 look outs while we were scoping out where the octagon bldg was. Easy park to navigate. Went to visitor center their gift shop opens at 10:00. Then to Inspiration Point where we witness a couple getting married. Off to Lower Falls to hike with Conrad. He was very informative. Learned a lot about geology and the gorge and erosion moving the falls. We were the only 2 and he went my pace and we did it in an hour. Was muddy recommend hiking shoes and used my trekking poles.Had a few steps. Then to the nature center, we did not do the autism trail. Down to Glen Iris to park. The museum was closed. And didn't do council grounds. Went down by Middle Falls. Then back to car to drive to Upper Falls. And off to Glen Iris for a 1:30 reservation. Could have went earlier but it worked out. Lunch rush was over. I'll post those pics in Caroline's. And picked up a gift at the gift shop. After that we just drove the park getting out at the lookouts. Recommend the Wolf Creek stop , nice place to eat lunch if you brought food and the scenery there was very nice. We didn't hike up those steps to Tea Creek instead we drove and parked there. Our last stop was the dam outlook gift shop where we got Perry Ice Cream, which reminded me of grocery store ice cream. We really enjoyed the waterfalls here! read more

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Letchworth State Park is fantastic. It is also located on a large gorge, so it takes about 30 minutes to get from one side of the park to the other. We entered through this Mount Morris side, which is where the campground and dam are located. There are some very nice views of the gorge from here. The famous views of the magnificent falls are located on the other side, near Letchworth's old estate, so we hopped back in the car and drove across to the other side before making the return journey in this direction. read more

Easily the most beautiful state park I've ever been to. Absolutely stunning - from beginning to end. If you want some awesome hikes, this place is for you. If you want some good old fashioned car tourism, where you drive, and then see an incredible vista, this place is also for you. I'd love to go back. read more

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It's worth the drive. Beautiful state park . It's falls are majestic. Got to be early to be able to find a parking spot close to the Middle and Upper Falls for a short trail hike. Perfect weather when we visited , peak of foliage in the region. Colors are magnificent making such a beautiful backdrop of the falls. The river is a sight to see. The canyon are wonderful. We couldn't believe the wonder of the surroundings we were at during the visit. There are concessions, restrooms, picnic tables, fair grounds within the distance of each parking area . The trail to the canyon was plentiful , you just got to pick which is intended for you. Overlooks are a nice spot to stop by. Of course do not miss to swing by at their visitor center. A day hiking is not enough to completely see the whole park. If we will be given a chance, we would like to come back. On our way back to our house rental , we stopped by at Morris Dam overlook- what a day to finish the trip. read more

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Letchworth State Park is one of my favorite places on the planet. There is so much to do here. For those with mobility challenges, there are lots of easy to reach, great lookouts. For those more adventurous, there are lots of great hikes with hidden waterfalls and interesting vistas. My favorite spots are the Wolf Creek area, the stairs up along Upper Falls, and the Lower Falls Footbridge area (lots of stone stairs). There are museums and educational programs as well as wonderful food at Glen Iris Inn. I visit the park at at least once per season. Lots of great pavilions for picnicking and parties. Great foliage in Fall. Fun Tubing/Sledding/Snowshoeing with a warming lodge in Winter. There's always something fun to do. read more

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Beautiful state park! Unique views and nice areas to sight see. My husband and I enjoyed our visit. The only thing we were disappointed in was the attitude of the staff at the visitor center. Not very helpful and not pleasant at all. read more

Absolutely stunning State Park. Beautiful location. Picture worthy waterfalls. $10 entrance per car. Camping or a stay at the Inn in the park is available. SO many little pull off spots for picnicking, hiking, and sightseeing. Located near the Finger Lakes. This is a must see destination. You can just hit the top spots of Upper and Middle Falls plus Inspiration Point in a few hours or spend several days hiking the gorge. read more

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A definite must see if you are in the area. The gorge and damn is absolutely beautiful. We visited the dam today and drove throughout the area and stopped at the various scenic overlooks. We began on the north end (Mt. Morris Damn), hiked two miles, then continued on via car to the north west side, and ended towards the south end. We decided to save the waterfalls (one is only accessible via hiking), until tomorrow since nightfall crept up on us. Unfortunately our visit was shortly after a day and a half of rain so it was wet, and slippery in some areas. It is forecasted for rain tomorrow as well however we plan to proceed and make the best of it with rain suits. My husband planned this trip for our annual dating anniversary trip, so we are making the best of it in-spite of the weather. read more

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We stayed in the campground with our camper. Our site did not have water or sewage but did have electric. It was clean and we had a good time. The public bathrooms were the cleanest I've ever experienced in a campground. The park is HUGE, one full day was not enough. You need like an entire week to see everything. They have multiple playgrounds for the kiddos to play. What I liked the most was the fact that they had a mini farmers market at the camp store. I have never seen fresh fruits and veggies at a campground before and it was so nice to not have to go to the store! We will for sure be back! read more

Easily called the Grand Canyon of the east coast.There is so much to see, do and explore here.Make sure you see the upper,middle and lower falls.You can camp, swim, hike.If you get hungry make sure to visit the glen iris Inn located on the property. read more

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One of the best state parks of seen. Very clean and well maintained. I am hoping to go back for another visit soon.

Such a beautiful and amazing park, now I know why it's called the grand canyon of the east. There's so much to see in the upper, middle or lower falls.You can go hiking, swimming, camping or just exploring around.There is also a restaurant called the Glen iris inn if you feel like grabbing a bite to eat. read more

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Amazing. You need to see this. It's the Grand Canyon of the east. Amazing views. Great waterfalls and an easy walk. read more

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We entered through the entrance at the north end close to the Morris Dam and surprisingly no entrance fee. Walking alongside the canyon was nice and very very few people was around. read more

Letchworth State Park - Parks Near Me - Mount Morris, New York

I have been there two times and I just got back from there, I like it it very cool it looks great read more

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A wonderful state park that really requires few days to explore all its wonders. We only had the day so we made the best of it. We saw the lower, middle and higher falls. All were fantastic. The walkways are pretty flat with the addition of stairs to go higher. It would be acceptable for someone who is afraid of heights or someone who cannot manage serious inclines. Lots of shade from the enormous trees which are beautiful. The air was fragrant and invigorating. There are some restaurants on the grounds and a visitors center with gift shop. If one is into geocaching, there are plenty of mystery caches at this park. Picnic tables are also available. It's a carry in and carry out park to maintain its cleanliness. Plenty of bathrooms around for those with small bladders. We will come back another time to spend more time exploring. read more

Every time I go to Letchworth State Park it's raining and I still always have a blast! They have restrooms, scenic look outs, and benches almost around every turn. My favorite spot is Upper Falls, the view is beautiful. This park is definitely worth seeing! read more

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A little over an hour South of Buffalo is the State Park that was once voted the #1 State Park in America. Letchworth State Park has been referred to as the Grand Canyon of the East. Having seen both admittedly this is a bit of a stretch but Letchworth is still amazing and quite beautiful. It is important that visitors not enter prohibited areas as a large portion of the park is adjacent to cliffs that are up to 600' high, overlooking the Genesee River. There are several hiking trails to choose from, picnic areas, multiple overlooks and more than ample parking. An easily overlooked attraction would be the Humphrey Nature Center. At first we thought it closed due to the almost empty parking lot. The staff attributed the lack of visitors to their being a bit out of the way. The center has many interesting displays and is very clean and modern and worth visiting. We both enjoyed our day trip to Letchworth. We spent our day hiking to waterfalls, looking at the gorge from overlooks and having a picnic lunch in the shade of a large tree. It was a wonderful day for the cost of less than 1/2 of a tank of gas and a $10 admission fee. read more

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Female Police officer working at the park is extremely rude. My friend and I were having a beer by the waterfall. The female police officer stormed out of her car and started berating us and treating us like we were children.. we had no chance to speak before asking for our ID'S (we are both in our mid 20's) and continued to talk down to us. We were being very polite and apologetic but no matter what we said she was being very mean and we felt unwelcome, when we prepared a whole day to come out and it got cut short because this woman was so rude and aggressive. I have never been treated like this by a person especially not someone of authority that is supposed to make you feel safe. read more

South end of the park is where the action is. Middle and Upper Falls are gorgeous! Trails are well marked and fairly easy to walk. Some areas have lots of steps, but there's usually a less strenuous way to go. Lots of ledges and benches to rest on. Snack shacks, restrooms, several playgrounds. There's even a pool! We couldn't get cell phone signal most of the day, so be aware you'll be "off the grid" for a while. read more