Bowman Lake State Park

New York State Park · Chenango County

Entrance feeFree
CountyChenango
CampingYes
Cabins / lodgeYes
DirectionsOfficial NY State Parks pagePark mapTrail mapSmall Trail Map

About Bowman Lake State Park

967 remote acres of evergreen and hardwood forest, with shady campsites, a sandy lakefront and a trout-stocked lake. Birdwatchers have counted 103 species; winter brings 13 miles of ski and snowmobile trail.

Things to do

Amenities & facilities

Camping options

Entrance fee

Free entry — Vehicle Entrance Fee: Cars: Free Non-Commercial Bus Fee: Free Commercial Bus Fee: Free All Events: Free

Hours

Open year round, dawn to dusk.

Memorial Day Weekend (May 24th) - Labor Day (September 1st):

Sunday - Thursday, 9am to 7pm; Friday and Saturday 9am - 9pm

Camping 2025:

Open 5/16/2025 - 8/31/2025

Hours as published by NY State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

Contact

Phone607-334-2718

Address745 Bliven Sherman Road, Oxford, NY 13830

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