The Empire State is huge, and with nearly 200 state parks in New York, there’s a lot to see. It’s only natural that some places fall through the cracks and don’t get as much attention as they probably deserve. One underrated park in New York that we absolutely love is the Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park in Westford. This hilltop oasis spans 223 acres in beautiful Otsego County. It’s filled with a gorgeous hardwood forest, and has amazing views and an expansive system of hiking trails. This is a fantastic and peaceful spot for a day trip that doesn’t get as many visitors as some of our better-known parks.

This gorgeous state park in New York gets around 16,000 visitors each year. Compared to the six-to-seven figure numbers that see Letchworth State Park or Niagara Falls State Park annually, that isn’t much at all.

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The park isn’t far from Cooperstown and has a number of amenities. There’s catch and release ponds, as well as plenty of hiking trails.

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In 2006, fully furnished log cabins were added and are now available for rental. Camping at a state park in New York is a great way to really immerse yourself in the experience of visiting our natural wonders.

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The 2.8-mile Andy’s Trail is a beautiful loop that circles the park. It’s an easy trail that’s a good option even for novice hikers or families with younger children.

Jim Bradley/Alltrails There’s even a bathroom halfway through the loop. There’s also a playground on the path to let the kids get some energy out.

The park has plenty of varying terrain throughout, so you’ll never get bored while exploring these 200+ acres.

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Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park is particularly striking in the snow. Snowmobiling and cross-country skiing are popular activities here in the wintertime.

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Between all the amenities here and the stunning views, we definitely feel like this is one of the most underrated state parks in New York.

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What other state parks in New York do you think don’t get enough love? Share your ideas in the comments and maybe you’ll see them featured in a future article!

The Empire State is huge, and with nearly 200 state parks in New York, there’s a lot to see. It’s only natural that some places fall through the cracks and don’t get as much attention as they probably deserve. One underrated park in New York that we absolutely love is the Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park in Westford. This hilltop oasis spans 223 acres in beautiful Otsego County. It’s filled with a gorgeous hardwood forest, and has amazing views and an expansive system of hiking trails. This is a fantastic and peaceful spot for a day trip that doesn’t get as many visitors as some of our better-known parks.

The Empire State is huge, and with nearly 200 state parks in New York, there’s a lot to see. It’s only natural that some places fall through the cracks and don’t get as much attention as they probably deserve. One underrated park in New York that we absolutely love is the Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park in Westford. This hilltop oasis spans 223 acres in beautiful Otsego County. It’s filled with a gorgeous hardwood forest, and has amazing views and an expansive system of hiking trails. This is a fantastic and peaceful spot for a day trip that doesn’t get as many visitors as some of our better-known parks.

Barbara Early/Google Maps

Jeannie Irvine/Alltrails

Cindy Tseng/Google Maps

Jim Bradley/Alltrails

There’s even a bathroom halfway through the loop. There’s also a playground on the path to let the kids get some energy out.

Justina Jean/Alltrails

Jean Gazis/Flickr

Joy Banerjee/Google Maps

For more information about Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park, you can check out the New York State Parks website or Alltrails.

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Address: Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park, Davis Rd, Westford, NY 13488, USA