Stony Brook State Park

Category: State park

Address: 10820 NY-36, Dansville, NY 14437, USA

Phone: +15853358111

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–6PM

Monday: 10AM–6PM

Tuesday: 10AM–6PM

Wednesday: 10AM–6PM

Thursday: 10AM–6PM

Friday: 10AM–6PM

Saturday: 10AM–6PM

Reviews

Vishwas Manral

Jul 14, 2022

Very beautiful nice gorge hike to the 3 larger waterfalls and lots of smaller ones. Very clearly visible stratified gray claystone rocks, carved by the water give a very beautiful background to the whole hike. Nice and green in summer with natural swimming pool and lifeguard at all times. Costs about 9 dollars per car and have friendly staff and helpful life guards.

Georgann Haeffner

Jul 13, 2022

This was one of THE best parks. It seemed like there were waterfalls around every corner! We walked up the east rim trail and then down the gorge trail. Lots easier than the other way. We were glad it was a dry season, or the gorge trail would’ve been closed and it was just fabulous!

Rachelle Marie

Jul 10, 2022

Beautiful, easy hiking although there are many levels so be prepared for stairs. Can be slippery. Fun swimming hole and many beautiful waterfalls. Good for families and little ones 😊👍🏼

Bob Ruggio

Nov 2, 2021

This hike was recommended to us and we drove the 2 hours to check it out. Well worth it. 3 big waterfalls - lower, middle, and upper falls. There is a 1.5 mile hike and 2.3 mile hike for rim and gorge trails. Both easy walks with elevation changes on the rim trail. From the parking lot head to the left to come down the falls on your hike or go to the right to go up the falls.

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Questions & Answers

Are they still ticketing people for walking in the creek?

Morgan S | Aug 24, 2020
Shawn Herington | Aug 25, 2020

Really u can't walk in the water in a park really

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Are there grills at the park? Thanks.

of sound mind and body | Feb 21, 2020
Yuly Diaz | Feb 22, 2020

Yes

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How much to get in

Doris Ortiz | Feb 21, 2019
Doris Ortiz | Feb 22, 2019

Ty

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Can you swim or get into the water?

Jody Lawrence | Feb 21, 2019
Daniel Milbrandt | Feb 22, 2019

There is swimming. I was in recently. Very refreshing. Lifeguards too.

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Is the park open on the 4 of July? Do they do fire works?

Louvenia Jackson | Feb 21, 2019
Me Too | Feb 22, 2019

Open no fireworks display at park but are in surrounding towns

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Can you Fish in Stonybrook state park ?

John Barnes | Feb 21, 2019
sean hankerd | Feb 22, 2019

There's lots of fishing spots around the area. There's also a trout pond at letchworth you can fish. But you have to be careful you can only keep certain times of the year and most fishing areas are a very short drive also poags hole is not to far away if you want to watch people climb the top on a dirt bike. But honestly peaceful trout areas all around just need to find them i enjoyed my one week stay there I'm from Michigan lots of places for me to camp and fish here but my bucket list to fish in every state at least once. If i go to the ocean won't go without a guide and other big lakes but my home lake been fishing since i was 3 lake erie so a change of scenery at stony brook water falls some of the biggest I've seen in awhile steeper hills and mountains to hike couldn't beat it and also about an 1.5 hour run to Niagara falls its cheap to stay at also a 30 minute run to letchworth pending traffic and route taken really can't beat its location.

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Is the park still open

Debra Emery | Feb 21, 2019
Jérôme Leglinel | Feb 22, 2019

Yes but all trails are closed gradually during the winter. First gorges trail and after East and West trail.

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Can you walk up to the falls

Deanna Keenan | Feb 21, 2019
Mary Lackey | Feb 22, 2019

Yes

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how can you have fun here?

James Cruz | Feb 21, 2019
Dianie Irizarry | Feb 22, 2019

connect with nature , go for a run , walk around , hike a bit , listen to music , read a book , paint. its beautiful scenery

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Is there swimming no one at the park

Sean Hanley | Sep 23, 2020
Lisa Budinger | Sep 24, 2020

Yes, there is a nice swimming area with several roped off sections of different depths from 2 - 8 feet. They also have lifeguards on duty.

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Has anyone on here brought tubes to try to float down the water in?

Louie Giorgione | Jul 25, 2020
Leonard Ortiz | Jul 26, 2020

Unfortunately no tubes are allowed plus the gorge is closed due to some kind of construction

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Is the swimming hole open

Shannon Barnes | Jul 25, 2020
Brian Finn | Jul 26, 2020

It's open. One trail is under construction. But the swimming hole is open

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Can we use own BBQ, is small, Thanks

KJ channel XD | Jul 25, 2020
Anup K. Debnath | Jul 26, 2020

Officially No, but I dont think anyone gonna bother u seriously if u use that

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I would like to know if LA picina could be open tomorrow Saturday and LA hora please?

junior rodriguez | Feb 21, 2020
enrique villalobos | Feb 22, 2020

If I will break them, I'm not sure what time the pins will be but the Curran wings at 6pm

Are there pavilions for parties

Erma Jean Hillhouse | Feb 21, 2020
Roger Regnet | Feb 22, 2020

Yes .alot of shelters and grills on north side of park .on the south side is mainly camping and u have to pay to enter.But I did see one large party style shelter.They also have Group camping sections.

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Is the pool open

Aaron Mehlenbacher | Feb 21, 2020
Edward Smith | Feb 22, 2020

Didn't see a pool when we were there. Swimming is allowed in supervised portion of the stream

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Are pets allowed

Jeffrey Jayne | Feb 21, 2020
Mike S | Feb 22, 2020

For a fee and if they meet the requirements. You should read up online first.

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Are dogs allowed in the park?

Lisa DeFisher | Feb 21, 2019
Jon Sturgis | Feb 22, 2019

Yes, there was several walking along the trails the day I was there.

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is the swimming still open in september 25?

Renay Blaszak | Oct 23, 2020
Cody Schlageter | Oct 24, 2020

Maybe not sure

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are the restrooms open?

Nature Boy | Sep 23, 2020
Matthew Olmsted | Sep 24, 2020

Yes and showers

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Does anyone know if the concession stand is open

Donna O'Dell | Aug 24, 2020
Leonard Ortiz | Aug 25, 2020

No the concession stand is currently closed I was there this passing Saturday

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Is it still free admission after 5pm?

michael garrison | Jul 25, 2020
p rembisz | Jul 26, 2020

In most NYS parks and before 9am

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I would like to know if the place is open, that is, if they are letting people in

Luis Miguel D. M. | Jul 25, 2020
Darrick Kalpin | Jul 26, 2020

Camping you have to make reservation online day park visit have to get there early limited people allowed in gorge trail is closed.

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Is swimming opened?

Cindy Madar | Jul 25, 2020
Jacqueline Parks | Jul 26, 2020

Yes, currently from 10-6

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Does Stony Brook park have BBQ Grill?

Aye Pi | Jul 25, 2020
Leslie Dauphinee | Jul 26, 2020

Yes charcoal

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Can you swim or walk up to the waterfalls without getting asked to leave?

Katie Overmyer | Jul 25, 2020
bryan dev | Jul 26, 2020

I know you can't walk in the stream heading to the waterfalls. I was there 3 weeks ago and the trail heading to the waterfalls was closed so we decided to walk in the stream and a park ranger said we could not walk in the stream. I know the pool is open now but not sure about the trail.

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How much to camp a whole weekend?

Christina DeLeo | Jun 25, 2020
Christopher K | Jun 26, 2020

I would recommend going to their website. You should be able to find that information. I'm not sure though that they have opened it up completely.

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Are you able to have a wedding ceremony at one of the falls. Small like possibly 5 people ? When i called office the girl was not sounding like she was really sure .

Paula Giardino | Feb 21, 2020
Lancre W. | Feb 22, 2020

I don't see why not. There is plenty of space and it is just beautiful

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Does it cost to come there

Donna Vaughn | Feb 21, 2020
Anup K. Debnath | Feb 22, 2020

It did not cost me any $ for parking

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What time does the pool close

Stacy Morales | Feb 21, 2020
Jeremy Fetzner | Feb 22, 2020

6pm if it's open. They drain and close it for various reasons, like debris.

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Is there any basketball courts

TYLER'S HOUSE OF HIGHLIGHTS | Feb 21, 2020
Anup K. Debnath | Feb 22, 2020

Yes there is

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Are there picnic tables at each campsite?

Mikayla Hartwell | Feb 21, 2020
Rafael Ruiz | Feb 22, 2020

Yes, along with grills.

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Can you barbecue there ?

Mya Soanes | Feb 21, 2020
Edward Smith | Feb 22, 2020

You can grill

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Do you have to reserve a grill

Kathryn Doughty | Feb 21, 2020
Batman's Batarang | Feb 22, 2020

No, but they get filled up pretty quick. I'd get there a bit early to make sure you find one.

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Is thier swimming on Sunday

Christopher Johnson | Feb 21, 2020
Christopher Johnson | Feb 22, 2020

Thier. Is i called thanks u

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Are there grills in the picnic area?

Siarra Hicks | Feb 21, 2020
Edward Smith | Feb 22, 2020

Charcoal grills

How much $$ to get in the park

Brenda Vega | Feb 21, 2020
Amy Cason | Feb 22, 2020

$7/car

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Which pavilion is closer to the swimming pool?

Emo Dayz | Feb 21, 2020
Brad and Heather Crawford | Feb 22, 2020

Yes the one by the main entrance

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Is there cell service at the campground?

Melissa Bush | Feb 21, 2020
Karen Ruggles | Feb 22, 2020

I didn't have cell service hiking, I think it depends on what your service is. AT&T here. I had Verizon 2 years ago and it was spotty

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Is there camping on site?

Nilda Dardiz | Feb 21, 2020
Christopher Grimaldi | Feb 22, 2020

Yes. They also have some cabins.

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Do we get charged admission if we come in on a bicycle

Dan Wood | Feb 21, 2020
Brad and Heather Crawford | Feb 22, 2020

No charge if you come in with out a motorized vehicle..

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Is there any fishing spots?

Nicholas Castellino | Feb 21, 2020
Chrissy B | Feb 22, 2020

Yes there are-near there

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Is there moumtion bike trails

Paul Buckholz | Feb 21, 2020
Zeena Pawlicki | Feb 22, 2020

Not sure, should give them a call. We only hiked the gorges.

Do they have nearby hotels I'm a couple hrs away and would like to stay overnight.

Daniel Lopez | Feb 21, 2020
Linda Williams | Feb 22, 2020

Yes, Logan's inn is 5 minutes away or they have cabins for camping at Stony Brook park

What month does the pool open?

Janeen Dunn | Feb 21, 2020
Angelica lopez | Feb 22, 2020

I would imagine perhaps in June. It is a natural pool. Very refreshing.

Is there a camp ground?

Unicorn Poop | Feb 21, 2020
Zeena Pawlicki | Feb 22, 2020

Yes. If your familiar with Allegheny state park, set up kind of the same with fewer cabins. Have fun!

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Park still open to hiklng considering recent heavy rain?

Paul Yerrick | Feb 21, 2019
thomas kellogg | Feb 22, 2019

Yes except for south end of nature trail which is being renovated

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How would I obtain an alcohol permit?

Dominique Smith | Feb 21, 2019
Colin | Feb 22, 2019

Considering it's a state park I dont think they'd condone this.

are dogs allowed?

annie weeden | Feb 21, 2019
Barbara Kingsley | Feb 22, 2019

Yes. On a leash.

Do they take credit for the parking fee?

Summa Pie | Feb 21, 2019
Shanda Earley | Feb 22, 2019

Credit cards... Yes

What month does the pool close?

Jharvin Mendez | Feb 21, 2019
Barbara Kingsley | Feb 22, 2019

It depends on the weather and if life guards are available. But definitely after Labor Day weekend. So, September.

is the park open today

Primo Lopez | Feb 21, 2019
chris schwenebraten | Feb 22, 2019

Yes

Is there a playground in the park?

Anne Weis | Feb 21, 2019
Ahmed Albakri | Feb 22, 2019

Yes there is

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Does anyone know if they have cabins or is it just tent camping?

Renee Bergum | Feb 21, 2019
Hassan Silmi | Feb 22, 2019

They have cabins just 2 day max

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Is beer allowed ?

Dean Austin | Feb 21, 2019
Mary Lackey | Feb 22, 2019

Yes

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Where is there access to kayaking?

Cassandra L Delcamp | Feb 21, 2019
David Enrique Alvarez Parra | Feb 22, 2019

The water is not deep. All area is beautiful.

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Do they have changing facilities near the swimming area?

Jon Amici | Feb 21, 2019
Betsy Mertz | Feb 22, 2019

There arw locker rooms! Not sure how private they are but they are there.

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Is there public fishing access

Jesus Gonzalez | Feb 21, 2019
Patrick Gross | Feb 22, 2019

There isn't any place to really go fishing

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Can you camp in a tent? And if so how much?

Christopher O'Brochta | Feb 21, 2019
Sue Barr | Feb 22, 2019

There is a campground, up the hill from the main entrance. It's called the south entrance. Beautiful camping area. Yes, there are sites for tents.

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Any where around Stony brook camp ground to go for ice cream?

elaine hildebrand | Feb 21, 2019
David Whiteman | Feb 22, 2019

Middletons, in the village on Main st

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Is stoneybrook a town or village

Mindy Graham | Feb 21, 2019
Brandon Jack | Feb 22, 2019

It's a park

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Is the natural pool open for the fourth of july

Lisa Zomont | Feb 21, 2019
Lawrence Hicks | Feb 22, 2019

Was theretoday yes

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Is there fishing allowed?

Kim Williams | Feb 21, 2019
Randy Schwartz | Feb 22, 2019

Nothing but minnows and tadpoles.

Is this park dog friendly? Can dogs go into the water there?

Marcella West | Feb 21, 2019
Shaun Kelly | Feb 22, 2019

Yes its dog friendly. There a bunch of good spots away from the main area for a good doggy dip.

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Is there a place for kayaking?

Jessica Young | Feb 21, 2019
Timothy Demay | Feb 22, 2019

No

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I would like to take my dad here Saturday for his birthday with my family, is this park wheel chair accessible??

Kori Dee | Feb 21, 2019
Lawrence Hicks | Feb 22, 2019

Take people there all time. In wheel chairs Don,t worry dad is safe enjoy your self and wish dad a happybirthday

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Do you have to do anything to get a pavilion? Or is it first come first serve

2 Dank 4 u | Feb 21, 2019
Me Too | Feb 22, 2019

U have to rent pavilions but plenty of grills and tables to use also

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Can you go swimming there

Karen Rugur | Feb 21, 2019
Bridgett V | Feb 22, 2019

Yes. It is a pool made in the middle of one of the streams

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Are there horseback riding trails in the park ?

Tina Sitterley | Feb 21, 2019
Leona Stephens 61 | Feb 22, 2019

No. Letchworth State Park does. It's not far from Stony Brook.

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Are dogs allowed to swim in the swimming hole?

The Equal Equine | Feb 21, 2019
Timothy Demay | Feb 22, 2019

No

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how much does it cost to stay

QJD isME | Feb 21, 2019
Brandon Jack | Feb 22, 2019

$7 for parking

Is it advisable to get to the park early for July 4th?

Betty Edwards | Feb 21, 2019
Christina Pickett | Feb 22, 2019

Yes it fills up with people on nice days fast we go there every year

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Do all the campsites have electric?

me Bill | Feb 21, 2019
El Taychert | Feb 22, 2019

No. But i have never had a problem leaving battery packs in the restroom for recharge.

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Is the natural pool open this year 2018?

Desdra Perry | Feb 21, 2019
Timothy Demay | Feb 22, 2019

It normally open in beginning of the summer as far as I know but dont take my word on that I would call

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I just called and found out that all trails are open now. I was wondering if anybody knows if the swimming area is opened as well?

Michelle Siago | Feb 21, 2019
Peter M | Feb 22, 2019

Swimming season is from 6/16 to9/13 according to their website

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What is the entrance fee to get into the park ?

William Drake | Feb 21, 2019
yvonne clark | Feb 22, 2019

It is $7

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Are any parts of the trails open for picture taking?

Cheryl Chaddock | Feb 21, 2018
Scott Johnson | Feb 22, 2018

Sorry, but the Gorge Trail is closed for the season. That is where all the good pictures are. Since it is uneven and icy, being closed makes sense

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Is there a sledding hill in the Park?

Don Johnson | Feb 21, 2018
Sunny_ rainclouds | Feb 22, 2018

There are hills you could sled on but I don't think stony brook is the best place to sled. Lots of trees making a potential risk.

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Can weddings be held at the park?

Virginia Theilen | Feb 21, 2018
Bobbi Chase | Feb 22, 2018

Actually im positive yes! When We were there last we walked across a pavilion that had a wedding party going on.. So im sure. I would recommend calling the main office for details...

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Are dogs allowed in New York State parks?

Gerald Kernahan | Feb 21, 2018
Roma C. | Feb 22, 2018

Yes they do.

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Is there still swimming?

Christine De Jonge | Sep 1, 2021
justin king | Sep 2, 2021

Yes the swimming area was open

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Can you cook there

Judy Watson | Jul 3, 2021
Chelsea Strong | Jul 4, 2021

Yes they have charcoal grills there, bring your own charcoal

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