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2009 Empire Passport On Sale Now

Empire Passport

Where is Empire Passport Accepted?

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 178 state parks, 55 Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) forest preserve areas, as well as to boat launch sites, arboretums and park preserves.

Available for only $65*, the 2009 Passport is accepted now through March 31, 2010.

To apply:

  • Order Online
  • Call 518-474-0458 (TDD 518-486-1899) for telephone orders;
  • Visit your nearest state park (call for hours) or state park regional office.
  • Complete and mail an application (pdf) to:

Empire Passport
Empire State Plaza
Agency Building 1
Albany, NY 12238

Submitted applications are processed in order of receipt. Please allow 3-4 weeks for processing.

*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 passport.

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