Documented changes that may affect a visit, from trail work to pest treatments. Follow each notice’s official source for the latest information.
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State Parks confirms the Gorge Trail closed for the season at 6 p.m. on October 25, 2026. The agency expects it to reopen in mid-to-late May 2027 but provides no confirmed reopening date. This notice concerns the Gorge Trail.
Oct 25, 2026 · No end date confirmed
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Two Victory Trail connections near the northwest corner of Lake Sebago are temporarily closed for construction tied to beach-facility rehabilitation. State Parks expects the closures to extend through the middle of 2027; the estimate is not a confirmed reopening date.
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The swimming area at Evangola State Park is closed for the 2026 season. This notice does not say that the rest of the park is closed.
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The Steep Rocks Trail and overlook at Sojourner Truth State Park are closed indefinitely for construction and trail improvements. Other park access must be checked separately on the official page.
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State Parks says the Friends Boat Launch at Allegany State Park is closed for the season. This is a launch-area closure, not a closure of the whole park.
Park-specific information
State Parks reports that Gilgo State Park is currently closed for dredging. The agency has not posted a reopening date in this notice.
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The restroom at Buttermilk Falls State Park's Lake Treman parking area has closed for the season. At the time of the agency notice, other restrooms remained open.
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Both sets of docks at Long Point are closed until further notice for repairs. The agency also says the boat-launch ramp was removed for winter. Confirm facilities on the official page before bringing a boat.
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State Parks says swimming at Lake Sophia, the swim and lakeside areas, the Rim Trail around the lake, and the swim-area parking lot closed beginning September 8, 2026 while improvements continue. The main parking area near the Empire State Trail remains the listed access point; this is not a whole-park closure.
Sep 8, 2026 · No end date confirmed
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State Parks announced a two-year closure beginning April 21, 2025 for Breakneck Ridge, nearby trails and the adjacent Metro-North station while the Breakneck Connector and Bridge are built. Check the agency page before selecting a route; the notice does not establish a precise reopening date.
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The Fahnestock campground is closed for the 2026 season while a new bathhouse is built. This alert concerns the campground, not the entire state park.
Park-specific information
State Parks reports that Martin Dunham Reservoir was 40 inches below the spillway crest on October 24, 2026. The agency has opened a valve to relieve pressure on the dam following DEC flood-protection and dam-safety recommendations. This water-level notice does not establish a whole-park closure.
Park-specific information
The operator’s October 25 capacity alert reports full parking and a temporary restriction on incoming visitors and traffic. Roadside parking is prohibited. This is a dated capacity snapshot; check the live park alert before travel and choose another destination if entry remains restricted.
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The Warming Hut at Hop Field began daily 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. hours on October 12, 2026. The hut closes 10 a.m.–1 p.m. on Mondays for school groups, while its restrooms are listed as open daily year-round. Confirm current hours with the park office.
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State Parks advises detours near Bear Mountain Inn on the Suffern–Bear Mountain, Appalachian and Major Welch Trails during construction through summer 2027. Follow current signs and consult the official park page before choosing a route.
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State Parks requires Sam's Point parking reservations on weekends and holidays from April 18 through November 15, 2026. The agency says reservations may be made through ReserveAmerica or by phone up to two weeks in advance.
Start date not recorded – Nov 16, 2026
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The park office and Welcome Center are in the Lincoln Bathhouse at 65 South Broadway. State Parks also lists a reception area at 19 Roosevelt Drive; its notice says both locations are open daily 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Verify current hours with the agency before traveling.
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The Canal Corporation and State Parks are evaluating the Chittenango–Canastota segment of the Empire State Trail/Erie Canalway Trail near Kimberlee Drive for surface and embankment repair. The agency warns of possible temporary closures, maintenance vehicles and construction equipment.
Visitor instructions: Slow down and follow signs and flaggers on the affected trail section.
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State Parks reports that hydrilla was found in Lake Sebago in late 2022 and that a five-year treatment plan began in June 2023. The agency says notice signs will be posted at public access points. This is lake-specific information, not a park-wide closure.
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The climbing area is open for the 2026 season, and State Parks requires every climber to complete a free permit for this season.
Park-specific information
Shower-building work affects campground loops 300, 400, 500, 600 and 800. The agency gives July 2, 2027 as a tentative reopening date for those loops. Other camping and cabin options have separate availability; check the official notice and reservation system.
Earlier notices are retained for reference. Expired means the stated end date passed; resolved requires source confirmation. Outdated entries are earlier versions. These records do not establish current access or safety.
This is an earlier recorded version, preserved for reference. Consult current notices for the latest information.
Earlier version retained Oct 27, 2026
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State Parks schedules the Gorge Trail to close for the season at 6 p.m. on October 25, 2026. Several earlier cold nights could force an earlier closure; the agency expects a mid-to-late May seasonal reopening but gives no confirmed date. Check the current park page before visiting.
Oct 25, 2026 · No end date confirmed
