I can only speak for Green Lakes SP and others in the Syracuse area, all of which stopped charging fees before or after Labor Day. That said, I believe Niagara Falls parking near the falls may be different.
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> On Nov 7, 2025, at 3:52 PM, Suan Yong <suan.yong...> wrote:
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> I just stopped by the park, and the booth was unattended but the machine was operational on the loon watch point side, so I think officially they continue to charge admission.
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> Suan
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>> On Nov 7, 2025, at 7:43 AM, Geo Kloppel <geokloppel...> wrote:
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>> It’s safe to assume that if the kiosk is lighted and operating then the fee is in effect, but if it is turned-off or shrouded, as we often see in winter, and there is no attendant to collect fees, then the fee is not in effect. At Taughannock in winter the kiosk at the gorge trail parking lot may be collecting fees even when the kiosk across the road on the point is shrouded.
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>> -Geo
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>>>> On Nov 7, 2025, at 6:36 AM, Jody Enck <jodyenck...> wrote:
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>>> Question about the annual loon watch on November 16th. Are State Park fees in effect year-round now?
>>> I seem to recall seeing an automated fee kiosk at parking/entrances recently.
>>>
>>> Jody Enck
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