Campus Recreation is providing information and resources to encourage personal growth and foster a greater appreciation for the outdoors. There are many local and nearby outdoor recreation opportunities that are located in the Central New York and Finger Lakes area. Listed on this page are excellent activaties to explore the outdoors, stay in shape, try new things, go on adventures, and visit new places in Oswego and beyond. Please Act Responsibly, follow all COVID guidelines and leave no trace.
Hiking
- Discover Hiking Trails near Oswego, New York
- Hiking in New York State Parks in our area: Letchworth State Park, Chimney Bluffs State Park - trail map, Beachwood State Park, Watkins Glen State Park, Niagara Falls State Park
- Hiking in Central New York
- Virtual tours of National Parks
- Leave no trace - educate people to protect the outdoors by minimizing impact while visiting areas and care about the outdoors
- You can get outdoors on campus - Campus Walking Maps
- Adirondack (ADK) Hiking - Did you know that there are 46 high peaks that make up the Adirondack mountains? And that Mount Marcy is the highest point in all of New York State? You can go out and explore the trail, from beginner to expert. Some trails are open all year long!
- Adirondack Hikes Close to Oswego:
- Bald Mountain - One of the most popular trails and its just a day trip!
- Rocky Mountain - Short but steep hike to some great views
- Black Bear Mountain - Right off of Fourth Lake on the chain of lake
- Best places for Winter hiking
- Best places for Fall hiking
Skiing and Snowboarding
Ski and Snowboarding near Oswego New York:
Winter sports
- Snow-mobiling - Coming Soon!
- Ice fishing
- Ice skating
- Snow Tubing:
- Four Seasons Golf & Ski Center
- Dry Hill Ski Area
- Camilus Ski Association
- Greek Peak Mountain Resort
- Snow shoeing: Dry Hill Ski Area
- Cross-country skiing
Camping
- Back country cooking Coming Soon!
- Stargazing
- Adirondack adventures
- Birding
Water Sports
- Whale watching Coming Soon!
- Virtual sailing trip - Sailing La Vagabonde - Riley and Elayna, an Australian couple documenting their journey traveling the world by sail despite no previous sailing experience.
- Kayaking
- Canoeing
Outdoor Adventure
- White water rafting Coming Soon!
- Rock climbing
- Mountain Biking