Get Hooked
Love to fish or have always wanted to give it a try? Check out our upcoming fishing events. Learn more.
Golden Opportunity
New Yorkers age 62 and older get free vehicle entry into most state parks non-holiday weekdays. Learn more about the Golden Park Program.
Park Passes
Your key to all-season enjoyment at New York state parks is the Empire Pass -- available for different lengths of time: one, three- and five-year; or, lifetime. We also offer the Golden Park Program, Access Pass and the Lifetime Liberty Pass.
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Kids in Nature
Can't tell an Oak from a Maple Tree or a Robin from a Blue Jay? Don't let that deter you from spending more time outdoors with your kids. Here are a few simple ways to fuel your child's curiosity about the natural world.
What's New
- State Park facilities impacted on Lake Ontario and in the Thousand Islands
- 2017 New York State Camping Guide
- Safe Boating Courses & Replacement Certificates
- Check out our latest newsletter: Park Connect, July 2017
- Use our Virtual tours to plan your next trip
- NY Parks 2020: A 7-Point Vision for Transforming NYS Parks
Event Highlights
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Fri 22 SepMontauk Surf Fishing Classic Montauk Point State Park
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Sat 23 SepWoman on a Wheel Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
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Sat 23 SepBark & Brew at Grafton Lakes State Park Grafton Lakes State Park
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Sat 30 SepFall Festival Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
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Sat 30 SepFall Festival Thacher State Park
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Digital Brochures
State park, historic site and camping information are available in digital format and may be downloaded.
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