Save the Dates!

The 67th Annual
Allegany Nature Pilgrimage
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May 30 to June 1, 2025​

Registration opens in January

What's New?

  • Cabin and campsite reservations for the weekend of the 67th Allegany Nature Pilgrimage can now be made at reserveamerica.com. The following cabin trails in the Red House area of the park are closest to our base of operations at Camp Allegany: Anderson, Beehunter, Bova, Congdon, Macintosh, Ryan, Sugarbush, and Summit.
  • Thank you to all of our leaders who made the 66th Allegany Nature Pilgrimage a success. We welcomed 735 nature lovers of all ages over the course of the weekend!
  • We value your feedback. Please complete our post-event Survey to share your thoughts. Everyone who completes an online survey will be entered to win a free family registration to the 2025 event!
  • Share your photos in the new participant Facebook Group and follow our official Facebook Page. 
  • Scroll down on this page to add yourself to our email list. 
The Allegany Nature Pilgrimage is an annual outdoor learning experience. It combines fun with a variety of nature-oriented activities. This traditional weekend of natural history and outdoor education welcomes both the experienced naturalist as well as the inquisitive beginner!

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.