Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site
- Status
- Status not postedWed–Sat 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $5 per personAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ny.gov(845) 562-7141
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 50 acres, Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site lies in Orange County, about 2 miles northwest of Cornwall-on-Hudson.
The park supports historic sites, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Wed–Sat | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
House tours 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM & 4:00 PM, from the Saturday of the Memorial Day weekend to the Sunday of the Labor Day weekend, Wednesday to Saturday and Sunday 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Other times by appointment.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| $5.00 per person | $5 · person |
Official wording
School & Group Tours $5.00 per person
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
HikingHistoric sites and toursPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
✓ 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: Picnic Area
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 289 Forge Hill Road
Vails Gate, NY 12584 - Nearest town
- Cornwall-on-Hudson — about 2 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.4554, -74.0489
- Phone
- (845) 562-7141
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)
- Wikidata
- 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