State Park Pass
New York State Park
Annual Pass 2026
Complete guide to New York's state park annual pass - fees, inclusions, senior and disabled discounts, breakeven visit calculations, and most visited parks. The Empire Passport provides unlimited day-use access to 180+ New York State Parks and recreation areas. It includes day-use parking, swimming, and facility access — exceptional value for frequent visitors to New York's park system.
$80 Annual Pass
Disabled Pass: FREE
Pays off in 8 visits
2026 Pass Quick Facts
- Empire Passport
Verified 2026
Annual Pass
$80
Empire Passport
Senior Rate
$40
50% off regular price
Disabled Pass
FREE
Free for qualifying disabled persons
Breakeven
8
visits to pay for itself
Value Calculator
Is the New York Pass Worth It?
Breakeven Point
8
visits
At an average day-use fee of $10 per visit,
the $80 Empire Passport pays for itself after just 8 visits.
If you visit New York state parks more than 8 times per year, you save money every single time.
Avg Day-Use Fee
$10
per visit (saved)
10 Visits/Year
+$20
saved
20 Visits/Year
+$120
saved vs. daily fees
Pass Inclusions
What Does the New York Pass Cover?
The following activities and facilities are covered (or not covered) by the Empire Passport.
Hiking
Included
Swimming
Included
Camping
Extra Fee
Boat Launch
Not Included
Fee Schedule
New York State Park Pass Pricing
| Pass Type | Annual Fee | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Empire Passport | $80.00 | Base rate |
| Senior Pass 62+ or 65+ | $40.00 | 50% off |
| Disabled Pass Qualifying disability | FREE | 100% off |
Park System Facts
New York State Park System
180
State Parks
330,000
Total Acres
Top Destinations
Most Visited New York State Parks
These parks see the highest visitation and where the annual pass pays off fastest:
1
Niagara Falls State Park
2
Watkins Glen State Park
3
Letchworth State Park
4
Robert Moses State Park
5
Jones Beach State Park
Important Notes
New York Pass Details
The Empire Passport is extremely popular and often sells out during peak summer. Senior and disabled passes available. Valid for 12 months from purchase date. Camping fees are not included.
Source: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (parks.ny.gov).
Pass fees and inclusions verified 2026. Always confirm current pricing directly with the agency before purchasing.