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Oquaga Creek State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 330 Google reviews · Running trail in Bainbridge, New York · Posted hours

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Confirmed from Oquaga Creek State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

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What runners say about Oquaga Creek State Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (330 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“Camped 5 days before memorial day, Very peaceful, Clean grassy sites, we were the only ones there so.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“YES bathrooms were clean, friendly staff, very secluded, so much wildlife Deer, Wild Turkey, Bears, Bald Eagle, the lake is so beautiful with plenty of GOOD sized fish to catch!”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 7 mentions

“The water is beautifully calm, park-goers enjoyed metal detecting, fishing, picnicking, and swimming (dogs included!”

We did a 2 mile trek in the peaceful setting of the Oquaga Creek State Park with our dogs. We saw only two sets of foot tracks and their dog. We had our 2 dogs with us. We never ran into anyone while walking. There were 3 people out in the middle of the lake ice fishing. Last week we did the same trek.

★★★★★ — Susan , Jan 2019

We rented the cottage for an extended weekend, and it was beautiful. There were a decent amount of trails, a sizeable lake to paddle around or fish. All kinds of wildlife, you name it.

★★★★★ — Russ , Jun 2022

This is a beautiful park. The campsite are very clean. The one we stayed at had a not so good smell. I’m not sure if it was the grass because it rained the night before. Lots of hiking trails

★★★★☆ — Jalim , Jul 2024

Great place. Fun fishing. Beach area was great and you can have floats. Not a alot of shade for tents. Hot showers. Nice playground. No cell service we didn't mind. Fishing was great..

★★★★☆ — K , Jul 2021

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 11 mentions

“YES bathrooms were clean, friendly staff, very secluded, so much wildlife Deer, Wild Turkey, Bears, Bald Eagle, the lake is so beautiful with plenty of GOOD sized fish to catch!”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“YES bathrooms were clean, friendly staff, very secluded, so much wildlife Deer, Wild Turkey, Bears, Bald Eagle, the lake is so beautiful with plenty of GOOD sized fish to catch!”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“Camped 5 days before memorial day, Very peaceful, Clean grassy sites, we were the only ones there so.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“The water is beautifully calm, park-goers enjoyed metal detecting, fishing, picnicking, and swimming (dogs included!”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Even on a busy day with the swimming area parking lot full, it didn't seem like there were a lot of people because there's a lot of room to spread out!”

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🚰 Water fountains

“The facilities were excellent—clean bathrooms with hot water and plenty of water stations.”

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Plan your run at Oquaga Creek State Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteparks.ny.gov
  • Phone(607) 467-4160

Hours

Monday 9 AM–4:30 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–4:30 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–4:30 PM
Thursday 9 AM–4:30 PM
Friday 9 AM–8 PM
Saturday 9 AM–8 PM
Sunday 9 AM–4:30 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Oquaga Creek State Park

5995 Co Rd 20, Bainbridge, NY 13733

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.