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2013 Empire Passport On Sale Now

Your key to all-season enjoyment at New York State parks is the Empire Passport, an annual pass providing unlimited day use vehicle entry to most of New York's State parks and recreational facilities for just $65!

Enjoy the forests, the seashore, the lakefronts in your state parks... every day if you like, through all of New York State's beautiful seasons. Walk, picnic, bike... bring as many friends as your car holds! The Passport provides access 179 state parks, 55 Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) forest preserve areas, as well as to boat launch sites, arboretums and park preserves. See where the Empire Passport is Accepted?

Available for only $65*, the 2013 Passport is accepted now through March 31, 2014. (*A discount of $3 per passport will automatically be applied to the purchase of 25 or more Empire Passports. Orders of 50 or more will be discounted by $6 per Empire Passport. Orders of 100 or more will be discounted by $10 per Empire Passport.)

Choose the purchase method most convenient for you!

• In-Person: For fastest service, visit your nearest state park (call for hours) or state park regional office. Pay by check or money order payable to "NYS Parks". Most facilities will also accept credit card (there are some exceptions).
• Online: Order Online
• Telephone: Telephone orders using a credit card will be processed by any NYS Parks regional office or by calling 518-474-0458 during normal business hours.
• Mail: Complete and mail an application with check or money order payable to "NYS Parks" to your nearest state park or State Park regional office or to:
  Empire Passport
  State Parks
  Albany, NY 12238
  Do Not Send Cash

• 1 Year Print-Friendly Application (pdf)

Multi-Year Empire Passport

Frequent Empire Passport purchasers may be interested in a multiple year Empire Passport which is available for sale exclusively by mail or telephone through our Albany Office. A 3-year Empire Passport may be purchased for $179; a 5-year Empire Passport may be purchased for $298.

• Telephone: Telephone orders using a credit card will be processed by calling 518-474-0458 during normal business hours.
• Mail: Complete and mail an application with check or money order payable to "NYS Parks" to:
  Empire Passport
  State Parks
  Albany, NY 12238
  Do Not Send Cash

• 3 Year Print-Friendly Application (pdf)
• 5 Year Print-Friendly Application (pdf)

Empire Passport Guidelines

• Guidelines for Use

All applications are processed first come, first served.

Patriot Plan Benefit

What: Pursuant to Executive Order 125 and in recognition of their commitment and sacrifices while in service, a member of the New York State Militia or any branch of the New York State National Guard or military reserves who is currently serving on active duty in support of the war on terrorism is eligible for one free Empire Passport for use by his or her immediate family during deployment and/or for his or her own use when returning home.

How: Complete an ordinary Empire Passport application, attach a copy of the orders (showing authorization/purpose/type duty code) calling the soldier to this active duty and mail it to Empire Passport, Albany, NY 12238 or fax it to 518-486-7378 attn: Empire Passport. Once approved, a free Empire Passport will be mailed. Applications are available online, by mail or at any New York State park.

Note: Annual reapplication, including submission of orders, is necessary as long as this program is offered.