State Park · New York

Amherst State Park

Amherst State Park (large dot) and the other state parks in New York. No free photo of this park yet.

Location: Erie County, New York
Nearest town: 0.7 miles northwest of Williamsville
Type: State Park

About Amherst State Park

Eighty acres straddle the line between the Village of Williamsville and the Town of Amherst, making this one property split across two municipalities. Though the land falls under state parkland status, day-to-day management rests with the Town of Amherst through an agreement with the state parks office. That arrangement reflects the park's small, locally run character within the larger state system.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Amherst State Park is in Erie County, New York, 0.7 miles northwest of Williamsville. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

State parks near Amherst State Park

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.