Registration Now Open!

The 68th Annual
Allegany Nature Pilgrimage
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​​May 29th to 31st, 2026​​​
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​The Allegany Nature Pilgrimage is an annual outdoor learning experience. It combines fun with a variety of nature-oriented activities. This weekend of natural history and outdoor education welcomes both the experienced naturalist as well as the inquisitive beginner!

What's New?

  • Registration now open! Early-bird pricing in effect until April 24th. Saturday BBQ tickets must be ordered by May 20th. Visit the Registration page for details. 
  • Evening "Big Tent" speakers announced! Join Lake Graboski on Friday to learn about the return of the American Chestnut and Marcus Rosten on Saturday for a program exploring Western New York Wildways. Visit the Walks & Talks page for program descriptions. 
  • ​​Our new shirt design by Erin Ruffino celebrates the common and rare wild flowers of Allegany State Park! Visit the Merch page for more information and to place your order! Three styles of hats are also available. Orders must be received by May 3rd.  
  • Cabin and campsite reservations for the weekend of the event are now open at reserveamerica.com. The following cabin trails in the Red House Area of the park are closest to the event location at Camp Allegany: Anderson, Beehunter, Congdon, Macintosh, Ryan, Sugarbush. The Bova Cottages are also nearby and can be reserved here.
  • Not a camper? We have blocked a limited number of rooms at the ​White Pine Lodge in Salamanca at a discounted rate of $109 including all fees. To secure a room, call 716-945-7600 and request the “Allegany Nature Pilgrimage” rate. ​
Always the weekend after Memorial Day, the Allegany Nature Pilgrimage has been held at beautiful Allegany State Park annually since 1959.

First Timer?

​You will need to plan for your own lodging and food. On Saturday, we do offer a hot dog lunch (cash only) and BBQ chicken or vegetarian dinner option which you will need to pre-order when registering. The deadline for ordering a Saturday dinner is May 20th. Learn more about logistics on the Event Details page.
A Day at the Allegany Nature Pilgrimage
Rick Miller, Olean Times Herald

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Location

The Nature Pilgrimage is held at "Camp Allegany" in the Red House area of beautiful Allegany State Park. To learn more about the park, click here. Click here for park weather.
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Group photo from the 60th Pilgrimage

Directions

  • Take I-86 (formerly Route 17) to the Allegany State Park Red House exit. Or put 42°06'01.0"N 78°43'22.4"W in your GPS.
  • Follow the signs to Camp Allegany on ASP2. (Look for the big white tent!)
  • Register at the brown building. Click here for a map of the Pilgrimage area.

Your Hosts

The pilgrimage has been made possible through the efforts of  these organizations since 1959: Audubon members are eligible for a discount on the early-bird registration fee.