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Empire Passports

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All 2026 Empire Passes expire on December 31st, 2026 regardless of purchase date.

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The Empire Pass provides unlimited day-use vehicle entry to most facilities operated by New York State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation. Learn where the Empire Pass is accepted
  • NYS Parks: https://parks.ny.gov/documents/admission/EmpirePassCardGuidelines.pdf
  • DEC Facilities: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/9174.html
    • 2026 Season Empire PassValid now through 12/31/2026$80.00
    3 Season Empire PassValid now through 12/31/2028$205.00
    5 Season Empire PassValid now through 12/31/2030$320.00
    Lifetime Empire Pass
    Lifetime Empire PassValid now through 12/31/2099$750.00

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