Hit the Trail
Change up your scenery and explore a new park or trail. We offer a varying line-up of hikes and walks on both weekdays and weekends. Learn more.
Connect Kids to Parks
Are you a 4th grader in NYS? Find out how you and your family can visit parks for free! Learn more
Lifeguarding
Are you a strong swimmer, love to be outdoors and looking for a summer job that helps people? Plan now and join the State Parks Lifeguard team. Dates to qualify have started: Find a location near you.
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.
Featured Story
Free Boat Wash!
Learn how a simple task can prevent the spread of certain aquatic invasive species and keep New York's lakes and rivers clean.
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, May 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 21 JulSmores and More around the Campfire Westcott Beach State Park
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Sat 22 JulSummit Fire Tower Talks Allegany State Park - Quaker Area
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Sat 22 JulWaterfalls Hike Cherry Plain State Park
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Fri 28 JulSmores and More around the Campfire Westcott Beach State Park
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Sat 29 JulSummit Fire Tower Talks Allegany State Park - Quaker Area
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Fri 04 AugSmores and More around the Campfire Westcott Beach State Park
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Sat 05 AugFirst Saturday Hike: Watkins Glen State Park Watkins Glen State Park
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Sat 05 AugSummit Fire Tower Talks Allegany State Park - Quaker Area
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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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