April 2025
Determining Availability
Empire Pass
~~The Empire Pass permits unlimited vehicle access to most facilities operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Please review the following rules to assure uninterrupted use of your Empire Pass:
• The EMPIRE PASS is shareable. It allows entry of the vehicle when the card is presented at most New York State parks, Department of Environmental Conservation forest preserve areas, boat launch sites, arboretums and park preserves.
• The EMPIRE PASS does not guarantee free vehicle entry into the park when special events occur and are operated by other organizations.
• The EMPIRE PASS does not include waiver of fees for camping, golf, museum or historic site admission and other special activity fees are not included.
• The EMPIRE PASS is usable for all motor vehicles except those used in the business of transporting passengers for hire including public or private buses, shuttles, taxis, limousines, or other livery vehicles. * Commercial vehicles are generally prohibited on parkways in the State Parks system. Use of an Empire Pass to enter a facility does not waive these restrictions on commercial vehicles from driving on parkways. Contact the appropriate regional office for information on parkway restrictions.
Guidelines for Use
The Empire Pass permits unlimited vehicle access to most facilities operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (see the enclosed listing). Please review the following rules to assure uninterrupted use of your Empire Pass. Your EMPIRE PASS Is Enclosed Guidelines
• The EMPIRE PASS will not be accepted if it has been altered in any way.
• Do not puncture a hole in the Empire Pass Card. Puncturing a hole will destroy the technology inside of the card, and the card will become unusable. Damaged cards are subject to a replacement fee.
• The EMPIRE PASS must be presented upon entry to the facility. Without the pass, you will be required to pay the vehicle entry fee.
For a complete list of facilities where the Empire Pass is usable, please visit:
https://parks.ny.gov/documents/admission/EmpirePassCardGuidelines.pdf
Passes Availability
Physical (must be picked up at the library and returned) passes are available. Select your desired visit date from the calendar below.
