COVID-19 UPDATE: For guidance about camping, hiking and other activities, visit: COVID-19 UPDATE
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: During the peak spring & summer season, we encourage all visitors to check individual park webpages or historic site webpages, or download the free NY State Parks Explorer app for up-to-date information before visiting. Hours and operational schedules are subject to change. Thank you.
Hiking
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. Guided Hike Events
Join Our Team
Think outside, no box required! From seasonal positions to permanent employment, we offer a wide variety of job opportunities within State Parks and Historic Sites. Join Our Team
Golden Opportunity Card
New Yorkers age 62 and older get free vehicle entry into most state parks non-holiday weekdays. Learn more about the Golden Park Program
Featured Story
Propelling History at New York State Parks
The massive ship propeller at the revitalized Pier 76 belonged to the S.S. United States passenger liner, the record holder for the fastest passenger ship to cross the Atlantic. From celebrity passengers to military adaptability, this ship tells quite a story.
Event Highlights
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Sat 04 SepPond Exploration Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
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Sat 04 SepPond Exploration Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum
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Sat 04 SepInside the Nest Box Lake Erie State Park
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Sat 04 SepSurvival Skills Sterling Forest State Park
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Sat 04 SepStories around a Campfire! Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
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Sat 04 SepStories around a Campfire! Thacher State Park
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Mon 06 SepAll the Small Things Evangola State Park
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Mon 06 SepGeology Walk Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Digital Brochures
State park, historic site and camping information are available in digital format and may be downloaded.
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