The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced that online renewals for the 2025 Empire Pass are now available through March 31, 2025. By renewing online, customers can now enjoy greater convenience by keeping their card and will receive a special savings of $8 per card for the 2025 season.
The Empire Pass program provides unlimited day-use vehicle entry to New York State Parks, state boat launch sites, arboretums, park preserves and Department of Environmental Conservation Forest preserves. When renewing online, Empire Pass-holders will keep their existing physical card or digital pass and not have to wait for the pass to be mailed or wait in line to purchase a new pass during peak season.
2025 Empire Pass Renewals. KEEP YOUR PASS! Empire Pass cards are renewable! Click HERE
GO GREEN! If you saved your Empire Pass card, you now have the option to renew and receive a discount! Your existing pass will be re-activated so you will not need to wait for a new card in the mail. To take advantage of the renewal discount, you must still have your physical card, or a digital copy in the wallet section of the New York State Parks Explorer App
If you have an existing empire pass card check my expiration date
Online ONLY – Take advantage of the renewal discount starting November 20.
The renewal discount will be available all year long!
Please refer to the Empire Pass Guidelines for Use and the Empire Pass Frequently Asked Questions for pass replacement, volume sales and other important information.
Click here and follow the instructions to Renew My Pass!
All Empire Pass card products are non-returnable and non-refundable after purchase