Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Hours of Operation

• Open Tuesdays - Sundays, year round. Closed Mondays 
• Environmental Programs closed Mondays year-round.
  Tiny Tots program held every other Tuesday.
  4/1 - 9/30
  10/1 - 3/31 - Environmental program closed Mondays & Tuesdays.

• Fly Fishing Season: Open Year Round (Session Times: 8 am - 12 pm & 12 pm - 4 pm.)Additional hours in July & August (Session Times: 8 am - 12 pm, 12 pm - 4 pm & 4pm - 8pm. )
  
  Trout Fishing: valid NYS freshwater fishing license required. *Keep 2 fish in the size range 10" - 13"

• Fly Fishing: Group Outing Program: Upon request only.
  
  
  
• Horse Trailer Parking: Available all year. 8 am - 4 pm.
• Cross Country Skiing: Available in the winter season when conditions permit.

• South Side Sportsmen's Club Historic House Tours:
  Step back in time as you tour the Main House of the South Side Sportsmen's Club. A docent will discuss the history of the tavern, the land, buildings, and members of the high society Sportsmen's Club's, and how it came to be Connetquot River State Park Preserve.
  
  First Sunday of Each Month
  
  Each tour is about 45 minutes long. 1:00 - 2:00 pm. No reservations are required for this program. For more information please call 631-581-1072.

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.

• VUF/Parking Fee (per car)

• 4/6/19 - 5/27/19: 8am-4pm, weekends and holidays - $8/car

  5/28/19 – 9/2/19: 8am – 4pm Tuesday through Sunday - $8/car.

  9/3/19 - 11/24/19: 8am-4pm, weekends & holidays - $8/car

  11/25/19 – 4/4/20: No Charge

• Bus Vehicle Entrance Fee
• Cars $8
  Non-Profit Buses (By permit only) $35
  Commercial Buses (By permit only) $75
• Environmental Interpretive Programs
• $4 per adult
  $4 per child (3-17 yrs.)
  
• Fly Fishing
• $25 per 4 hour session
• Fly Fishing: Group Outing Program
• $25 per person (4hr session)
  
  
• Horseback Riding
• $50 yearly permit & $10 day riding permit
• House Tours
• $4 per adult
  $4 per child

Maps

New! Download this park's digital map to your iOS Apple and Android device.

• Connetquot River State Park Preserve Trail Map

• Trail Map (pdf)