Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Hours of Operation

• The park is open from May through the end of October. No parking fees are collected.
• 2017 Camping Season:
  Main Campground: 5/19 - 10/15
  North Campground: 5/26 - 10/09
  

• Shelters/Pavilions:
  North Shelter: 5/20 - 10/16
  Lodge with kitchen: 5/20 - 10/16
  Pavilions 1-6: Available Mid-May to Mid-October

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 Empire Pass -- whether a card for $80 or a vehicle-affixed decal for $65 -- is 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. Apply online or contact your favorite park for more information. Learn more about our Admission Programs including the Empire Pass.

• Camping

• Campsites:
  $15-$25/night
  
  Cabins:
  Per night: Daily rate is 1/4 the weekly charge
  Per week: $294
  
  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

• Peddling Fee
• $400
• Shelters/Pavilions
• North Shelter: $60
  The lodge with kitchen: $150
  Pavilions 1-6: $25
  

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)

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. The regional Environmental Educator Josh Teeter (Josh.Teeter@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.

• 2017-18 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.