Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Hours of Operation

• The park is open for recreational opportunities year-round with dawn to dusk winter access only by foot from the bottom of the hill and no facilities open. Limited parking is available during the winter between County Route 60 and the park gate.
  
  The lower gate opens for vehicle access when the Main Campground opens and remains open until the weather turns, typically in November.

• 2023 Camping/Cabins Season:
  Main Campground and Cabins: 5/26-10/15
  

  North Campground: 5/26-10/8

• Shelters/Pavilions:
  Main Lodge (with kitchen): 5/26-10/15
  Shelter 1-5: 5/26-10/15
  Shelter 6 and Ballfield / Volleyball: 5/26-10/8
  Fireplace Pavilion: currently unavailable

Fees & Rates

Most New York State Parks charge a vehicle use fee to enter the facility. Fees vary by location and season. A list of entry fees and other park use fees is available below. For fees not listed or to verify information, please contact the park directly.

The easy-to-use Empire Pass card is $80- and your key to all-season enjoyment with unlimited day-use entry at most facilities operated by State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation including forests, beaches, trails and more. Purchase online or contact your favorite park for more information. Learn more about our Admission Programs including the Empire Pass.

• Camping

• Campsites:
  $15-$30/night
  
  Cabins:
  Per night: $80.50 - two night minimum all season. Daily rate is 1/4 the weekly charge
  Per week: $322
  
  Non-NYS resident fee for camping, per night: $5.00 
  Non-NYS resident fee for cabins, per night: $7.00
  Non-NYS resident fee for cabins, per week: $28.00
  *Must present current NYS Driver's License or Non-driver ID upon check-in*

• Peddling Fee
• $400
• Shelters/Pavilions:

• Main Lodge (with kitchen): $150
  Shelters 1 - 6: $50
  Fireplace Pavilion: currently unavailable

Maps

Firewood source maps show a 50-mile radius from which untreated firewood may be moved to this campground. For more information see firewood restrictions.

• Firewood Source Map (pdf)

• Park Map (pdf)
• Newtown Battlefield Hunting Map (pdf)
• Trail Map (pdf)

During the Great Depression in the 1930's Newtown Battlefield State Park hosted Civilian Conservation Corps Company 1251-c.  This company of the CCC, comprised entirely of black enrollees, made great contributions to the park in a little over two years of work in the park.  This group of men also made a great contribution to the Civil Rights Movement, as black officers eventually took over command of the company in 1937.  Watch this video to learn more!

If you have a group (10 or more) that is interested in scheduling its own gorge tour or educational program at a Finger Lakes State Park, please fill out this quick form to help us best assist you. Regional Environmental Educator Josh Teeter (Josh.Teeter@parks.ny.gov) or Elijah Kruger (Elijah.Kruger@parks.ny.gov) will respond and coordinate a free program with you

Deer hunting (bow only) is permitted in season. Please reference the NYS DEC Hunting and Trapping Guide for current dates and rules.

• 2024-25 Hunting Season for Finger Lakes State Parks & Historic Sites
• Hunting Map

A valid New York State hunting license with the proper hunting stamps will serve as the regional hunting permit. Except where otherwise stated, this is the only permit necessary.

Note: Hunters at Newtown Battlefield must sign in each day at the park office. If a deer is taken, hunters must call the park office - (607) 732-6287 - to report sex of deer and approximate age of deer.

Safety zones and restricted areas are posted to ensure the safety of other park patrons and regional personnel. Signs will be posted at all parks during hunting season to notify patrons of this activity. Handguns will not be permitted in any of the parks. No trapping is allowed.