Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
- Status
- Status not postedTue–Sun 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Apr 1 – Nov 16)
- Entrance fee
- $25Annual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ny.gov(631) 265-1054
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve is a 548-acre natural area in Suffolk County, about 2 miles west of Village of the Branch.
Visitors come for winter sports, fishing, and hiking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Tue–Sun | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Apr 1 – Nov 16 |
| Tue–Sun | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Nov 18 – Mar 31 |
Official wording
Open Tuesday through Sunday: closed Mondays except holidays. April 1st - November 16th: hours 9am - 5pm November 18th - March 31st, 2026: hours 9am - 4pm
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Cars | $8 |
| Buses | $35 |
| $25 per 4-hour session (Vehicle entry fee included). | $25 |
| Everyone ages 3 and up | $4 |
| Children 2 & under | Free |
Official wording
Vehicle Entrance Fee • Cars: $8 • Buses: $35 Collected: • 4/4 - 5/25/26: Weekends and Holidays • 5/26 - 9/6/26: Daily • 9/7 - 11/15/26: Weekends and Holidays Fly Fishing $25 per 4-hour session (Vehicle entry fee included). Environmental Interpretive Programs Everyone ages 3 and up: $4 Children 2 & under: Free
New York park passes
- Empire Pass — from $80. Unlimited day-use vehicle entry at most State Parks and DEC facilities (one vehicle at a time) Details
- Golden Park Program — free. Free vehicle entry on non-holiday weekdays for NY residents 62+ Details
- Access Pass — free. Free or discounted use for NY residents with disabilities Details
- Lifetime Liberty Pass — free. Free or discounted use for NY resident veterans and Gold Star parents, spouses, children Details
- Every Kid Outdoors (NPS 4th-grade pass) — free. Free entry for 4th grade students Details
From the New York state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-800-456-2267
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
FishingHikingWinter sports
Amenities
Facilities
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Accessible amenities: Gift Shop, Visitor Center
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 581 West Jericho Turnpike
Smithtown, NY 11787 - Nearest town
- Village of the Branch — about 2 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 40.8530, -73.2260
- Phone
- (631) 265-1054
Entrances
- Main Entrance
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
Main Entrance
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New York State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- NY State Parks 'All Locations' park finder (server-rendered, ?page=N)
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology