The DEC Operates all State campgrounds within the Adirondack and Catskill Forest Preserves.
The OPRHP operates all other camping areas, cabins, cottages and yurts in New York's state parks
Fees, policies, and Call Center hours are subject to change at any time.
Reservations highly recommended, but walk-in camping permitted.
Reservations are required, walk-in camping not permitted.
9 months through 1 day in advance of your planned arrival
Online: www.newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com
Telephone: 800.456.CAMP (TTY: 1.800.304.1265)
* Six reservations per telephone call for all facilities
* Mid-March-Labor Day: Monday-Friday: 8am-8pm; Saturday-Sunday: 9am-3pm
* Day after Labor Day: mid-March: Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm; Saturday-Sunday: 9am-12pm
Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express
Reservation must be made at least 21 days prior to the date of scheduled arrival. Full payment of all fees must be received within 5 days of making your reservation to avoid automatic cancellation*
Reservation must be made at least 5 business days prior to the scheduled arrival date. If made 5-6 days before arrival, then the money order must be received no later than 2 days prior to your arrival to avoid automatic cancellation.*
Can be used for reservations made online or via phone and for walk-ins at the campground on the day of arrival. Please note: DEC Camping Gift Cards/Certificates can ONLY be used at DEC facilities, and OPRHP Gift Cards can ONLY be used at OPRHP facilities. For further details visit the respective Agency's website.
Nightly rates vary depending on the facility and its amenities. Please visit our website for rates.
$15 except for some primitive sites at Glimmerglass and Cherry Plain which are $12.
$7.25 for campsites, cabins, cottages and yurts.
$1.25 walk-in fee for campsites
Walk-in stays not permitted
"Non-residents will pay an extra $5/night for campsites and an extra $7/night for cabins, cottages, and yurts.
* For Hither Hills, non-residents pay double the standard rate."
For some campsites, cabins, and yurts, additional fees for amenities are added to the base fee. For campsites, these include flagship, electricity, water & sewer, equestrian features, EV charging, prime waterfront, tent platform, XL site, group sites, and weekend/holiday use.
For cabins and yurts, these include electricity in cabin, screened porch, open porch, separate living area, woodstove or fireplace, propane or electric heat, water in cabin, shower in cabin, more than 1 bedroom, prime condition, prime location, air conditioning.
A Reservation Number will be given at the time of your reservation. Please record this number and have it available when you check-in at the campground or if you wish to cancel/change your reservation or to make any inquiry about your reservation.
To cancel or change your reservation prior to scheduled arrival, contact Customer Service at 1.800.456.2267. Internet reservations may also be cancelled/changed online. To cancel a reservation on the day of arrival you must call the campground directly.
Any modifications to an existing reservation prior to arrival is subject to change fees. DEC & OPRHP facilities - Changes can be made from 9 months to 1 day prior to first day of arrival. Please note: Customer and/or Primary Occupant name changes are not permitted. The reservation will need to be canceled and re-booked, and all applicable cancellation and reservation fees will be charged.
$7.25 change fee
You may arrive at the facility without a reservation and register for 1-14 nights (provided space is available). A registration fee of $1.25 will be charged in addition to nightly fee.
At any time during the season, walk-ins may not be permitted. Please check newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com for updates.
2pm (DEC)
3pm (OPRHP)
Site must be registered & occupied by 9pm on first night of reservation or it will be subject to re-rental and fees may be forfeited.
10am (DEC)
11am (OPRHP)
* Minimum 1-3 nights (varies by park).
* Maximum 14 nights per stay.
* July 1st through Labor Day, only 14 camping nights can be obtained at any single DEC campground.
* Minimum 1-3 nights (varies by park). Some parks allow 1-night reservations 3 or 7 days prior to arrival.
* Maximum 14 nights per stay
* All occupants and equipment must leave for 48 hours before returning to same park.
Not applicable
* Peak Season: 4th Friday in June - last Sunday before Labor Day weekend: minimum 7 or 14 consecutive nights* (dates may vary by parks)
* Non-Peak Season: minimum 2 consecutive reservable nights
*Select cabins allow 2 or 3-night minimum stays all season. Yurts have a 2-night minimum stay all season.
Persons under 18 years of age (21 at some parks) must be accompanied and supervised by a person 18 years of age or older (21 at some parks) who has been issued a permit for that campsite or cabin. The permit holder must be in residence throughout the permit period.
Limited to 6 persons per site (unless otherwise noted)
2 tents or 1 unit of hard-wheeled camping equipment and 1 tent (unless otherwise noted)
Some parks offer camping in designated areas for clubs or scout troops. Please contact the park directly for more information. Parks include; Allegany, Clarence Fahnestock, Darien Lakes, Frontier Town, Harriman, Hither Hills, Letchworth, Max V. Shaul, Moreau Lake, Rogers Rock, Stony Brook, Watkins Glen, Wellesley Island, and Westcott Beach.
Strictly enforced 10pm-7am. Persons not listed on the permit are not allowed on the campsite during these hours.
Permitted between 9am-11am and 4pm-7pm
Permitted between 9am-11am and 5pm-9pm
If use of generator is deemed unreasonably loud by staff, use of the generator may be limited and/or prohibited.
While alcoholic beverages are allowed in most NYS campgrounds, it is the responsibility of each camping party to comply with all laws and regulations. Stony Brook and Beaver Pond Campground do not allow alcoholic beverages.
Domestic household pets are permitted in many state campsites, provided local rules and regulations are followed. Because policies may vary between campsites, it is advised that you contact the campground beforehand and ask for specific requirements regarding rules, regulations and proof of rabies inoculations.
* Pets must be on leashes no longer than 6 feet and under control
* Proof of valid rabies inoculation (Veterinarian's certificate of inoculation)
* Pets not permitted on Lake George Islands Campgrounds, the Waltonian Group of Rogers Rock or DEC day-use areas
* No more than two pets per site where pets are permitted.
* Pets not permitted in the Long Island or Palisades camping areas
* Pass holders must pay the full rental fee when making a reservation. Refund of the base fee will be processed after checkout and departure. Only nights actually stayed will be refunded.
* When calling to make a reservation, it is the responsibility of the pass holder to inform the operator that they are a pass holder. The reservation must be in the name of the pass holder (for groups, in the Group's name, for minors, in the name of the parent/legal guardian).
* Upon check-in at the campground, the pass holder must present a valid pass and card in addition to photo identification. Groups must present a separate pass per reservation.
* The pass holder must be present for the duration of camping stay.
* The pass holder must again present the pass upon check-out at the campground.
* If a pass patron leaves early, fees will be assessed at the regular campsite/cabin rate for the nights not stayed. For nights stayed the Pass rate will apply for refund purposes.
* The Pass discount does not apply to any of the cottages or yurts statewide and also does not apply to the cabins in the Palisades Region.
*Failure to comply with these requirements will result in ineligibility for a refund and possible revocation of the pass.