Clark Reservation State Park

New York State Park · Onondaga County

Entrance fee$5 / vehicle
CountyOnondaga
CampingDay use only
DirectionsOfficial NY State Parks pageTrail map

About Clark Reservation State Park

A glacial plunge basin lake whose surface and bottom waters never mix, ringed by rugged cliffs, rock outcrops, woodland and wetland. A botanist's park, with a nature centre open from mid-May to Labor Day.

Things to do

Amenities & facilities

Facility rentals

Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.

Entrance fee

$5 per vehicle — Vehicle Entrance Fee: Pay Station charges from 8am-6pm Passenger Vehicle Daily Fee: $5 Bus Fee: $35 *Fees collected via automated pay station. The machine does not distribute change. It accepts coins, one dollar & five dollar bills, and credit cards. BUS FEES CANNOT BE PAID THROUGH THE PAYSTATION. To pay for a bus, please contact the park. Golden Park Pass patrons can contact the park to obtain a parking pass for display in their vehicle. Access Pass holders can also contact the park to obtain information about using their pass. Know Before You Go Pet Policy A maximum of two pets are allowed in day use areas unless prohibited by sign or directive. Pets are to be supervised at all times and either be crated or on a leash not more than 6-feet in length. Proof of rabies inoculation shall be produced if requested by staff. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches (this does not apply to service animals). Fee Collection Fees collected via automated pay station. The machine does not distribute change. It accepts coins, one dollar & five dollar bills, and credit cards. Golden Park Pass patrons can contact Clark Reservation Administration Headquarters to obtain a parking pass for display in their vehicle. Access Pass holders can also contact Clark Reservation to obtain information about using their pass at Clark Reservation. Accessibility For additional information on accessibility at this location, please contact us at the number listed on this page.

Hours

Open year-round, Sunrise - Sunset.

Park Office Hours:

Monday through Friday, 8am - 4pm

Hours as published by NY State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

Facility hours

Clark Reservation State Park Nature Center is open seasonally from mid-May through Labor Day.

Shelters Rentals:

Available mid-May to Columbus Day, 9am - sunset. Call the park to reserve.

Schedules for pools, museums, campgrounds, tours and other facilities inside the park, as published by NY State Parks — not the park's own opening hours.

Contact

Phone315-492-1756

Address6105 East Seneca Turnpike, Jamesville, NY 13078

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