Lake Ontario/St. Lawrence River Flooding: Some park facilities along Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River are being impacted by high water. Please check here for updates.
A 5 mile per hour speed limit along the Lake Ontario shoreline is now in effect. Learn more.
Guided Hikes
To ensure you and your family have a safe and enjoyable time on the water this season take a safe boating class, we have both in-classroom and online courses. Learn More
Lifeguard
Are you a strong swimmer, love to be outdoors and looking for a summer job? Plan now and join the State Parks Lifeguard team. Dates to qualify have started: find a location near you
Renew Your Empire Pass Card Online for the 2019 Season.
Save time and money! Renew and save $5 off the regular price, discount online only. Learn More
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Campfire Cuisine
Skillet nachos, lazy peach cobbler, and campfire mac and cheese.... yes, please! Check out these easy recipes for your next camping trip.
What's New
- 2019 New York State Camping Guide
- Latest newsletter: Park Connect, April 2019
- Connect Kids to Parks Field Trip Application
- Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) and Recreational Trails Program (RTP) applications Now Open through the Consolidated Funding Application
- Use our Virtual tours to plan your next trip
- Check Out Our Photo Galleries
- Building Better Parks: Update on NY Parks 2020 Progress
- Economic Benefits of the New York State Park System
Event Highlights
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Sat 22 JunMarina Day Allan H. Treman State Marine Park
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Sat 22 JunGuided Hike to Dickinson Hill Fire Tower Grafton Lakes State Park
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Sat 22 JunSummer Solstice Party Gantry Plaza State Park
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Sat 22 JunEvening Battlefield Lantern Tour Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
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Sat 29 JunKick Off to Summer Event Lake Erie State Park
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Sun 30 JunDocumentary Screening at Sam’s Point - Where Slavery Died Hard: The Forgotten History of Ulster County and the Shawangunk Mountain Region Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam's Point Area
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Thu 04 JulIndependence Day Celebration John Jay Homestead State Historic Site
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Thu 04 JulAn Old-Fashioned Independence Day Clermont State Historic Site
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