Accessible Recreation
The Department of Environmental Conservation welcomes all visitors to explore outdoor recreation on state lands and we are committed to providing an ever-increasing range of accessible opportunities. Currently, visitors to our accessible facilities can enjoy fishing, boating, hunting, canoeing, picnicking, horseback riding, hiking, visiting historic assets, wildlife observation and camping at DEC campgrounds as well as primitive areas.
Many of our sites were designed to provide people with choices about the type of recreational experience and level of personal challenge they prefer. We encourage visitors to contact DEC's Access Coordinators directly to discuss their individual needs and recreational pursuits with knowledgeable staff.
The NYS Access Pass, which is administered by the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, is accepted at DEC campgrounds and day use areas. Service animals are welcome at all DEC sites.
More about Accessible Recreation:
- Accessible Recreation Destinations - New York campgrounds, educational centers and lands offer many recreational opportunities for people with disabilities, including camping, picnicking, fishing and nature viewing
- Access Coordinators - List of access coordinators in each DEC region who can provide site-specific information related to accessible features
- Outdoor Recreation Opportunity Day Article - Five Rivers opens its wooded trails and wildlife-friendly gardens to an Inclusive Outdoor Recreation Opportunity Day in recognition of National Disability Awareness Month
- Fishing Access for Anglers with Disabilities - List, by county, of fishing access sites for anglers with disabilities
