State park
Bowman Lake State Park
The park entrance is 7 miles from Oxford. 200 campsites. Day use costs Vehicle use fee typically $6–$10 (varies by park/season). Hours: Sunrise to sunset. Bowman Lake State Park is a state park in Chenango County, New York.
Bowman Lake State Park map
Bowman Lake State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
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
- Bowman Lake State Park has 200 developed campsites.
- Entry to Bowman Lake State Park costs Vehicle use fee typically $6–$10 (varies by park/season). Hours: Sunrise to sunset.
- Bowman Lake State Park is 7 miles from Oxford.
- No, dogs are not allowed at Bowman Lake State Park.
- Yes, Bowman Lake is open to swimming at Bowman Lake State Park.
- Yes, Bowman Lake State Park has cabins available.
Before you go
Bowman Lake State Park is 7 miles from Oxford.
- Showers available
Camping at Bowman Lake State Park
Bowman Lake State Park has 200 developed campsites.
Trails
- The Finger Lakes Trail Named in Wikipedia park article
What to see
- Historic site Visitor center Mentioned in Wikipedia park article
- State park Designation in agency park name
Swimming
- Bowman Lake
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- en.wikipedia.org (accessed 2026-09-30)
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- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- parks.ny.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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