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Empire RV Park at the NY State Fairgrounds, NY

This park is operated by the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets. If you have any questions regarding this park please email NYSFairConcessions@agriculture.ny.gov 2023 State Fair Information The Empire RV Park lies within the New York State Fairgrounds...
Status: Closed through Tue Mar 19 2024   Season Dates
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This park is operated by the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets. If you have any questions regarding this park please email NYSFairConcessions@agriculture.ny.gov


2023 State Fair Information

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 19 through September 4 (check out by 8 am on September 5, 2023) - this includes the four nights before, and then the entire 13 nights of the Fair. The 2023 New York State Fair runs from Wednesday, August 23 ending on Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2023.


The Empire RV Park reservation includes a single parking site for one RV for up to a 17-night stay (includes water, electric, sewer and locations for garbage disposal) and one vehicle parking permit. PLEASE NOTE for 2023: Fair admission tickets are not included with the price of the RV reservation. A Frequent Fairgoer ticket must be purchased prior to RV arrival required for each member of your party entering the Fairgrounds at the time you check in your RV. Frequent Fairgoer tickets will be available for purchase on the Fair's website starting in July and are $20.00 per person (children under 12 years old and seniors 65 and above are free for Fair admission).


The 2023 rental price is $560 plus a $7.25 reservation fee per site. Upon arrival, one additional Yellow Parking Lot permit may be purchased. 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.


2023 Fair Hours (Aug 23-Sept 4):

Daily State Fair hours are 9:00am-11:00pm, with no entry or re-entry after 10:00pm on any day. On Labor Day (Sept. 4) the grounds will fully close at 9:00pm.


  • Fair buildings will be open daily Monday through Thursday from 10:00am-9:00pm, Friday through Sunday 10:00am-10:00pm. On Labor Day (Sept. 4) buildings will close at 9:00pm.
  • At designated closure times, all Fairgoers must exit the grounds.

  • Wade Shows Midway Hours:
  • Daily from 10:00am-11:00pm
  • Labor Day 10:00am–9:00pm (Closing time subject to change without notice)
  • Geography:

    The New York State Fairgrounds is located just outside the city of Syracuse in the Town of Geddes, Exit 7 off I-690.

    Facilities:

    Non-Fair Information (Reservations during Non-Fair times) June 7-October 31, 2023:

  • Campsites are supplied with water, electric (120 volt /30amp or 240 volt/50amp), sewer, and locations for garbage disposal.
  • You must bring/supply your own water hose, sewer pipe, and electrical cords to reach water/electric hook-ups and sewer drop.
  • You shall only use the water/electric hook-ups and sewer drop that is provided for your respective location.
  • Electrical cords must not be placed where vehicles can cross or park on them. If they are, Fair officials will order them disconnected. Hardwiring into Fair electrical panel boxes is prohibited and will result in revocation of your RV parking permit.
  • 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.
  • Bathroom and shower facilities are located at the west and east ends of the park.
  • All trash must be placed in plastic bags and taken to dumpsters provided for disposal. All areas must be kept free of trash.
  • Nearby Attractions:

    Downtown Syracuse, Destiny USA, NBT Bank Stadium, the Carrier Dome, many state and local parks plus numerous historical sites.

    Season Dates
    2023 State Fair Info

    The first day to start booking reservations will be Monday, June 12, 2023 at 8:00am. The last day to make a reservation is Friday, August 4, 2023. In order to make a reservation during the time of the NY State Fair, you must reserve for the entire season: August 19 through September 4, 2023 (17 nights). Check out is on September 5th by 8am.


    Non-Fair season:

    06/12/2023 - 10/31/2023 (Only for 36 sites)

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    • Comfort Station
    • Showers
    Fees and Cancellation Policies
    Getting There
    GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
    43.0739, -76.22144
    43°4'26"N, 76°13'17"W

    The New York State Fairgrounds is located just West of the city of Syracuse in the Town of Geddes, immediately adjacent to I-690 at 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 Our GPS coordinates are: 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

    Mailing Address:

    Empire RV Park at the NY State Fairgrounds
    581 State Fair Blvd.
    Syracuse  NY  13209
    Phone Number:
    Information:  (315)487-7711
    Emergencies in Fair (August 19 to September 4)
  • 315-728-4495 for New York State Police
  • 315-728-4387 for Solvay Fire Department
  • 315-728-4127 for Infirmary/First Aid
  • 315-728-4399 for New York State Fair Security
  • For non-emergencies call the Fair Parking Office (number will be given upon entry) from 8:00am-8:00pm.

  • Emergencies during Non-Fair (June 6 to August 18 and September 9 to October 31)
  • 315-728-4399 for New York State Fair Security
  • 315-728-4454 for New York State Fair Maintenance
  • 315-728-4470 for New York State Fair Administration


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