Save the Dates!
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The 68th Annual
Allegany Nature Pilgrimage​​

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?

  • Thank you to everyone who attended the 2025 Allegany Nature Pilgrimage! We had 707 in attendance over the course of the weekend plus an additional program 150 leaders, committee members and family members. Over 850 in total attendance is our highest number in years!
  • If you have not done so already, please take some time to complete our Feedback Survey. The ANP Committee values your thoughts and suggestions for improvement. All survey submissions will be entered into a drawing to receive a free registration for next year's event.
  • We are already at work planning the 68th Allegany Nature Pilgrimage. Save the dates of May 29-31, 2026. The 9-month window for reserving cabins or campsites at Allegany State Park opens in late August and ANP registration will open in January. 

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.
Always the weekend after Memorial Day, the Allegany Nature Pilgrimage has been held at beautiful Allegany State Park annually since 1959.
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.