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NY State Parks Explorer

NY State Parks Explorer

by New York State Office of Information Technology Services

13 ratings
66 reviews
💪 Health & Fitness
✈️ Travel
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 14, 2020
  • July 20, 2026

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New York State Office of Information Technology Services
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Discover over 250 New York State parks, historic sites, and natural attractions. Plan your visits with enhanced trail mapping, essential information, and real-time alerts. Find new adventures, book camping, and explore diverse regions with ease.

✓Discover parks and historic sites
✓Enhanced trail mapping
✓Park information (hours, fees, directions)
✓Digital Empire Pass integration
✓Online camping reservations
✓Real-time alerts and updates
✓Interactive map with location services
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of NY State Parks Explorer. Based on 13 reviews and a 3.6/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 11 negatives reviewers mention most about this Travel app.

Positive things

  • 🗺️Great map feature for Harriman
  • 💡Informative park information
  • 👍Helpful for planning visits
  • ✅Works well for some users
  • 🌟Good for discovering new places

Negative things

  • 🐛App freezes on launch
  • 🐛App crashes frequently
  • 🐛Endless loading screen
  • 🐛Unable to access pass
  • 🐛"App is updating" message persists
  • 🐛App won't open fully
  • 🐛Incorrect location/time in descriptions
  • 🐛Can't swipe past intro screen
  • 🐛Pass deleted from app
  • 🐛App is unstable and clunky
  • 🐛Outdated interface
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What's New in NY State Parks Explorer

9.6.1

July 20, 2026

UI bug fix for statewide alert push notifications

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Harriman Maps are Great!

I love the map feature for Harriman. I’ve used it for 100s of miles of hiking and love it way more than all the other map providers (AllTrails, CalTopo, Komoot etc.) Highly recommend downloading it just for that. Please please please make maps for the Adirondacks!
spm236spm236

App won’t open fully

I have uninstalled and reinstalled twice and every time, I swipe through the tour and then the app just spins with a “Fetching Latest Data” pop-up and nothing happens. I have no access to the app. Thank goodness I screenshot my pass. Very frustrating.
Katiekakes82Katiekakes82

Croton Dam Hike

Description gave wrong location and time.
Aqueduct WalkerAqueduct Walker

App Broken

App freezes on launch on an up to date iPhone 15 Pro.
digital_gadflydigital_gadfly

Buggy

Has anyone been able to get past the notifications page? I keep getting to that page and the app force closes
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Reported Bugs

21 issues

App freezes on launch

Bug

App crashes on launch

Bug

App stuck on 'Fetching Latest Data'

Bug

Description gave wrong location and time

Bug

App force closes on notifications page

Bug

App stuck on 'App is updating' screen

Bug

App freezes or crashes every time

Bug

App won't open after update

Bug

App won't load

Bug

App freezes at intro screen

Bug

Unable to swipe past first screen

Bug

App crashes before fully opening

Bug

App glitches and goes back to landing page when scanning card

Bug

Wallet section is pointless, ranger didn't accept pass

Bug

App spontaneously removed Empire Pass

Bug

Cannot search in the app

Bug

App freezes and doesn't let me scroll

Bug

Wallet feature not working

Bug

Add card feature not working

Bug

Cannot add Empire pass to wallet

Bug

GPS not registering park boundary

Bug
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Requested Features

8 requests

Make maps for Adirondacks

Feature

Add passes to Apple Wallet

Feature

Include DEC parks and campgrounds

Feature

Add a 'check in' feature

Feature

Allow users to submit local suggestions

Feature

Improve map functionality (zoom, details)

Feature

Add offline map capabilities

Feature

Include NYS parks and campgrounds in search filters

Feature

FAQ

What does the NY State Parks Explorer app do?

The app helps users discover and explore over 250 New York State parks, historic sites, trails, and campgrounds. It provides enhanced trail mapping, essential park information like hours and fees, and allows users to plan getaways and book camping reservations.

What are the key features of the NY State Parks Explorer app?

Key features include discovering new locations with curated content, accessing park details, digitally adding Empire Passes, searching across multiple regions, linking to online camping reservations, and receiving real-time alerts for favorited properties. It also offers interactive maps with wayfinding and trail segment distances.

Is the NY State Parks Explorer app free to use?

Yes, the NY State Parks Explorer app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

What kind of information can I find about parks?

You can find directions, operating hours, fees and rates, detailed trail maps, and helpful 'know-before-you-go' information for each park. The interactive map also provides details about trails, park features, and amenities by tapping on them.

Can I use this app for navigation within parks?

Yes, the app features interactive map elements that provide easier wayfinding. When your device's location services are enabled, you can easily see your current location on the map and follow along with trails.