Empire RV Park

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Click here to make your 2025 Fairtime Empire RV Park reservations starting April 23 @ 9:00am

 

Empire RV Park Overview:

The Empire RV Park lies within the New York State Fairgrounds, home of the nation’s first and oldest state fair. The Empire RV Park will be available to those renting a space for a 17-night stay, August 16 through September 1 (check out by 8:00am on September 2, 2025) - this includes the four nights before, and then the entire 13 nights of the Fair. The 2025 New York State Fair runs from Wednesday, August 20 ending on Labor Day, Monday, September 1.

The Empire RV Park reservation comprises of an RV parking site for one (1) RV on the site for up to a 17-night stay (includes water, electric, sewer and locations for garbage disposal), one (1) parking permit for one (1) RV/Motorhome to be parked within your site (this permit must be affixed and visible in the front window of your RV), and 2 Fair admission passes.

The 2025 rental price is $619 plus a $7.25 reservation fee per site. Any vehicle parked without the proper credentials in the Empire RV Park will be removed.

Campsites during the 17-day Fair are supplied with water, electric (120 volt/30amp or 240 volt/50amp), sewer, and locations for garbage disposal. Bathroom and shower facilities are located at the west and east ends of the park. Campers must bring/supply their own water hose, sewer pipe, and electrical cord to reach sewer drop and water/electric hook-ups. For health reasons, all RV’s must have their own holding tanks. Hose stations are provided exclusively for filling holding tanks and other temporary service needs.

Your RV and vehicle should be parked either pulled-in or backed-in, centered on the designated camping site number. RV vehicles, tow vehicles, and other items must fit within the assigned RV site and not impose upon neighboring sites or fire lanes - site sizes vary. You must not encroach on the assigned site of another guest with your RV, slide-outs, pop-ups, awnings, grills, furniture, etc. You may not extend beyond the site allotted in any direction. State Fair management are the sole arbiters of whether a vehicle extends beyond the site. Any vehicle causing a disturbance to neighboring sites, roadways, fire lanes, etc. may be relocated or removed from the property.

 

Fair admission is free for children 12 years old and under, and seniors 65 years old and older. During the Fair, RV visitors must receive a wristband at any gate when leaving the Fairgrounds, that must be shown again to gate staff to re-enter. Any additional admission tickets will be available to purchase online through a link posted on the Fair's homepage.

 

Season and Booking Window:

The first day to start booking reservations will be April 23, 2025 at 9:00am EST. The last day to make a reservation is Friday, August 1, 2025. In order to make a reservation, you must reserve for the entire season: August 16 through September 1, 2025 (17 nights) - move out is by September 2 at 8:00am.

Reservations can be made online only. Call Reserve America at 800-456-CAMP (2267) if you have any issues or questions.

Should you find that Empire RV Park camping is fully booked at the time of your reservation attempt, please send an email to nysfaircamping@agriculture.ny.gov, including all your contact details, to be added to the waitlist.

Details about the 2025 Daily RV Camping program (dry camping) coming soon!

 

Cancellations:

To cancel a reservation prior to arrival, you can cancel online or contact Reserve America at 800-456-CAMP (2267).

Cancellation Fees:

  • Cancelling before and including Friday, August 8, 2025 - $7.25 Reservation Fee + $7.25 Cancellation Fee.
  • No cancellation refunds will be given after Saturday, August 9, 2025.
  • All fees are retained if you fail to arrive and do not inform Reserve America of a cancellation in advance.

 

Facilities:

Campsites are supplied with water, electric (120 volt/30amp or 240 volt/50amp), sewer, and locations for garbage disposal*. Campers must bring/supply their own water hose, sewer pipe, and electrical cord to reach sewer drop and water/electric hook-ups. Bathroom and shower facilities are located at the west and east ends of the park. For health reasons, all RVs must have their own holding tanks. Hose stations are provided exclusively for filling holding tanks and other temporary service needs.

* All trash must be placed in plastic bags and taken to dumpsters provided for disposal. All areas must be kept free of trash.

 

Additional Details to Note:

  • No discount or refund will be provided in the event you arrive later or depart earlier than your reservation dates.
  • The New York State Access Pass/Lifetime Liberty Pass is not accepted at this park.
  • All fees are retained if you do not arrive and do not inform the park of a cancellation in advance.
  • All RVs must be checked out and off the premises no later than 8:00am on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 or they will be towed off the grounds at the owner’s expense.
  • For details about pets, read through our Empire RV Park Terms & Conditions - coming soon!
  • Questions? Email nysfairconcessions@agriculture.ny.gov

 

Getting There:

The New York State Fairgrounds is located just West of the city of Syracuse in the Town of Geddes, immediately adjacent to I-690 west at exit 12B (old exit 7). It is easily accessible from the New York State Thruway (I-90) from the west and east, and from I-81, north and south. Just follow signs to the Fairgrounds once you enter the Syracuse area. All vehicles for the Empire RV Park will enter at Gate 7.

Our street address is: 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse, New York 13209 | GPS coordinates for Gate 7 entrance: 43.07947, -76.22393

  • From the West - Buffalo / Rochester Area: Take the New York State Thruway (I-90 east) to exit 39, then follow I-690 east.
  • From the East - Albany / Utica Area: Take the New York State Thruway (I-90 west) to exit 34A, follow Rt. 481 south, then follow I-690 west.
  • From the North - Watertown Area: Take I-81 south into Syracuse to exit 22. Follow Bear Street (Rt. 298) to I-690 west.
  • From the South - Binghamton / Cortland Area: Take I-81 north into Syracuse, then follow I-690 west.
  • From the New York City / Downstate Area: Take best route to Binghamton, N.Y. then take I-81 north into Syracuse, then follow I-690 west.

 

Contact Information:

Address: New York State Fair Empire RV Park, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse, New York 13209

Email: nysfairconcessions@agriculture.ny.gov

Phone: 315-487-7711