Weekend Camping
Want an overnight in the great outdoors but haven't made plans? Check camping openings this weekend. Book up to 24 hours ahead or walk-up. Weekend Availability
Guided Hikes
Join us on the trail and explore some new scenery. We offer a varying line-up of hikes and walks on both weekdays and weekends. Learn More
Save Your Empire Pass Card!
Beginning in mid-November, you will be able to renew your existing Empire Pass card online for the 2019 season and each year after.
Details coming soon.
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Ice Caves
The ice caves at Sam's Point are a remarkable system of crevice caves that fill up with ice and snow each winter and retain some of it well into the summer.
What's New
- Building Better Parks: Update on NY Parks 2020 Progress
- Economic Benefits of the New York State Park System
- 2018 New York State Camping Guide
- Connect Kids to Parks Field Trip Application
- Latest newsletter: Park Connect, August 2018
- Use our Virtual tours to plan your next trip
- Check Out Our Photo Galleries
- NY Parks 2020: A 7-Point Vision for Transforming NYS Parks
- 2019 PGA Championship at Bethpage Black
Event Highlights
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Sat 22 SepNational Public Lands Day Allegany State Park - Red House Area
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Sat 22 SepWILDWOOD FALL FESTIVAL Wildwood State Park
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Sat 22 SepBark & Brew Grafton Lakes State Park
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Sun 23 SepJay Day! Hudson River Ramble Jay Heritage Center
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Sat 29 SepNational Coffee Day Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
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Sat 29 SepFall Fest Schodack Island State Park
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Sun 30 SepAnnual Skywalk Festival Olana State Historic Site
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Sat 06 OctTwin Forts Day Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
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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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