Planning your next vacation?
Why not consider staying in one of New York's beautiful state parks? Imagine pitching a tent near the St. Lawrence River or one
of the beautiful lakes or waking up in your recreational vehicle surrounded by the majesty of the woods or cooking breakfast in a
cabin overlooking the "Grand Canyon of the East."
Reservations
Arranging a stay at a New York state park is easy! Reservations can be made from 1 day - 9 months in advance by calling toll free
1-800-456-CAMP or http://newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com. For spur
of the moment trips, rentals are also available on a walk-up basis.
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Reservations will be taken as follows:
- From December 1 through mid-March:
- Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- From mid-March through Labor Day:
- Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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- From the day after Labor Day through November 30:
- Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Don't Move Firewood!
A new regulation is now in effect that prohibits the import of firewood into New York unless it has been kiln-dried. The new
regulation also limits the transportation of untreated firewood to less than 50 miles from it's source.
Bringing your firewood with you? Most people don't realize they move bugs along with their firewood. You could be spreading
diseases from insect invaders that can quickly kill large numbers of trees. Our forests are at risk from the transport of firewood
infested with tree killers. Help protect our campgrounds and stop the spread of these pests:
- Leave firewood at home - do not transport it to campgrounds or parks.
- Use only firewood from local sources.
- If you bring firewood, burn ALL of it before leaving your campsite.
Alert!
An infestation of the Emerald Ash Borer beetle has been documented near Allegany State Park. This is the first occurrence documented
in New York State. Patrons are asked to not bring firewood with them into the park. Kiln dried firewood will be available at the park.
For more information on the Emerald Ash Borer beetle and firewood regulations see the New York State Department of Conservation
(DEC) website at: http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7253.html
and http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/28722.html
Comfort Camping
State Parks has launched a pilot program to offer campers all the amenities of home while camping at one of three
beautiful parks in the Niagara region. Contentment camping offers furnished tents, site setup and equipment rentals at
Four Mile Creek, Evangola and
Golden Hill state parks. Reservations can be made at Reserve America.
For more information about equipment rentals - including bikes and kayaks - please visit Contentment Camping.