Schunnemunk State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- 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(845) 351-5907
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Orange County, about 3 miles southeast of Washingtonville, Schunnemunk State Park covers about 4,458 acres.
Things to do include hunting in season 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
Open during daylight hours only.
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
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
HikingHunting
Trails
Jessup, Sweet Clover and Otterkill Trail Hikers: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority forbids crossing its rail corridor in Schunnemunk State Park. Trespassers may be fined or subject to arrest by MTA police. There are currently no trail connections within the park between the east and west sides of the tracks. Please utilize the Otterkill Road parking lot to access the trails.
Getting there
- Address
- Different access points are available for different trails;
Orange County, NY 12553 - Nearest town
- Washingtonville — about 3 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.4021, -74.1027
- Phone
- (845) 351-5907
Entrances
- Entrance
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
Entrance: Sweet Clover Trail Access
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. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology