Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Hours of Operation

• GPS ALERT: Some GPS units will direct you to the Rogers Road entrance.  The gate at that entrance is closed in spring, summer and fall months.  Please use the main entrance off NY Route 369.
• Hours: Open year-round, from sunrise to sunset for day use.
  
  
  Winter Activities: Skating is allowed on the shallow areas of Chenango Lake, as ice conditions permit.  Sledding is available on the hillside next to Chipmunk Loop 4, as snow conditions permit.  Cross country skiing and snow shoeing are also available on the park trails system.  Approximately 20 pairs of snow shoes are available for use, free of charge, but must be reserved in advance by calling the park office at 607-648-5251.
• Park Office Hours vary by season. Please call for details.
  Memorial Day (May 24th) through Labor Day (September 1st): 
     Sunday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
     Friday - Saturday, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
  Off Season:
     8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Closed Weekends)
• Boathouse:  Will open 5/24/2025, weekends only until 6/21/2025. Open seven days a week 6/21/2025-9/1/2025. 

  *Please note that launching is available a short distance from the parking area for personal non-motorized boats, when available.

  Boating Season:  April 15th to October 15th.  No vessels permitted on lake before or after these dates.

  Car top boats/kayaks/canoes only - no trailers or gas-powered motorized boats allowed.

• Camping 2025

  Campsites - 184 campsites, maximum of 6 people/site.
  Campsites & cabins:  Reserve through Reserve America:  800-456-2267.
  Camping Season:  5/16/2025 - 10/12/2025
  
  Campsites: Pine Bluff & Sunrise, Chipmunk Loop 4: 5/16/2025 - 8/31/2025

  Chipmunk Loop 1,2 &3: 5/16/2025 - 10/12/2025

  Cabins 1 - 19: 5/16/2025 - 10/12/2025
  Cabins 21 - 25: 5/16/2025 - 8/31/2025

• 2025 Swimming Season: 
  Will open 5/24/2025, weekends only until 6/15/2025. Open seven days a week 6/21/2025 - 9/1/2025, 11am - 7pm
• Golf:  Course is open April to November (weather permitting).      
  Please call pro shop at (607) 648-9700 for hours of operation.
• Shelter Rentals: $7.25 Reservation Fee
  Rentals available from 5/3/25 through 10/12/25 (weather permitting). All rental times are 9 a.m. to sunset. Call park with any inquiries. 
  
  
  Pine Grove Pavilion, capacity 80
  Tween Lake Pavilion, capacity 50
  Pine Plains Pavilion, capacity 800
  Pine Room, capacity 49  
  Great Hall, capacity 99 
  * Shelter rentals do not include vehicle entrance fee

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.

• Vehicle Use Fee
• Cars:  $7
  Bus Fee:  $35
  
  
• Boat Rentals
• Rentals are available until Labor Day Weekend
  
  
  When Available, Rates Are:
  Rowboats: $7/hour, $20/day, 
  Kayaks: $10/hour; $40/day

  Stand-up Paddleboards: $10/hour; $40/day
  
  $25 cash deposit required, along with proper identification.
• Camping
• Campsites:
  $15-28 per night
  Reservation Fee: $7.25
  *Additional $5/night for non-NYS residents
  
  Cabins:
  Daily Rate: $108.50 - $122.50 per night
  Weekly Rate: $434.00 - $490.00 per week
  
  Weekly rentals ONLY from the mid-June until last weekend in August.
  Nightly Rental with 2 night minimum:  Mid May to 4th weekend in June and Labor Day to Columbus Day.
  
  Additional $7/day for non-NYS residents
  Additional $28/week for non-NYS residents
• Golf
• 
  
  9 Holes, Weekdays: $16
  9 Holes, W/E and Holidays: $17
  18 Holes, Weekdays: $22
  18 Holes, WE/Holidays: $27
  
  Jr/Sr, 9 Holes: $11*
  Jr/Sr, 18 Holes: $16*
  *Apply on weekdays and after 1 pm on weekends

  Senior rates apply to NYS residents 62 and older

  Junior rates apply to 17 and under
  
  Twilight (after 6pm), 18 Holes: $12*
  *During June, July, August, No Carts Available for Twilight Rounds.
  
  

  Gas carts - 9 holes: $13/single rider; 18 holes: $19/single rider
  
  Club Rentals Available
  
  

• Room Rental
• Rented All Year Around
  
  
  Great Hall $175 - Please contact park office for details.   Not heated.

  
  

  Pine Room $125 - Please contact park office for details.

Maps

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

• Chenango Valley State Park Trail Map

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)

• Campground Map (pdf)
• Shelter Map (pdf)
• Google Earth file (kmz)
• Trail Map (pdf)