State Historic Park

Old Erie Canal State Historic Park

Onon/Mad/Oneida County, New YorkAbout 1,191 acres
Status
Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
Entrance fee
Statewide rule — see below
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Not stated — check with park
Camping
None listed
Official site
parks.ny.gov(315) 510-3421

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

Covering about 1,191 acres, Old Erie Canal State Historic Park lies in Onon/Mad/Oneida County, about 11 miles east of North Syracuse.

Popular activities here are horseback riding, biking, and hiking.

Hours

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
ParkDailysunrise – sunset—
Official wording

The park is open year-round sunrise to sunset.

Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).

Fees and passes

Per vehicle at most parks ('Most New York State Parks charge a vehicle use fee between $6 and $10 for day use'); historic sites 'generally charge an admission fee between $1 and $6'; many parks free.

Statewide fee rule from New York's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.

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

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Things to do

BikingHikingHorseback riding

Amenities

Facilities

  • Picnic shelters

Recreation

  • Horse trails

✓ 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.

Getting there

Address
Dewitt to Rome
Dewitt/Rome, NY 13214
Nearest town
North Syracuse — about 11 mi east (straight line)
Coordinates
43.0755, -75.9218
Phone
(315) 510-3421

Entrances

  • Entrance

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Directions from the park

Entrance: Verona Town Hall - Germany Road

Nearby state parks

Green Lakes State Park
3.6 mi southwest (straight line)
Chittenango Falls State Park
7.5 mi southeast (straight line)
Helen McNitt State Park
7.7 mi south (straight line)
Clark Reservation State Park
10.2 mi southwest (straight line)
Lorenzo State Historic Site
10.9 mi south (straight line)
Verona Beach State Park
12.5 mi northeast (straight line)
State Park at the Fair
14.9 mi west (straight line)
Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site
28.9 mi east (straight line)

Sources and freshness

“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

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