State park

Amherst State Park

The park entrance is 0.9 miles from Williamsville. Day use costs Vehicle use fee typically $6–$10 (varies by park/season). Amherst State Park is a state park in Erie County, New York.

Amherst State Park map

Amherst State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

Entry to Amherst State Park costs Vehicle use fee typically $6–$10 (varies by park/season).
Amherst State Park is 0.9 miles from Williamsville.
Yes, dogs are allowed at Amherst State Park.

Before you go

Amherst State Park is 0.9 miles from Williamsville.

Trails

  • Delaware National Seashores Fire Island National Trail Named on agency or Wikipedia page
  • Lake Canoe-Picnic Point Captree Catharine Valley Trail Named on agency or Wikipedia page
  • Taughannock Falls Thompson's Lake Three Falls Trail Named on agency or Wikipedia page
  • Turkey Mountain Turner Brook Wallkill Valley Rail Trail Named on agency or Wikipedia page

What to see

  • State park Designation in agency park name
  • State park system unit Listed on the agency park identity roster