Please ensure when searching for sites and creating your reservations that your arrival date is between August 16th to September 1st and that your length of stay is 17 nights.
2025 NEW YORK STATE FAIR Empire RV Park Terms and Conditions cont'd
All rules listed below apply to the EMPIRE RV PARK only!
Pets:Pets or animals of any kind are not allowed in exhibition areas of the Fairgrounds except those involved in exhibitions, demonstrations or those used as licensed service, hearing, or guide dogs. Pets are allowed in the Empire RV Park area, if they are licensed pursuant to Article 7 of the Agriculture and Markets Law (Dogs only). In addition, all animals in the Empire RV Park area must not be left unattended and properly restrained either by leash or crate. Owners are expected to provide adequate food, water, and humane care for animals pursuant to Article 26 of the Agriculture and Markets Law. Animal Control will be called for pets deemed at risk of endangering the welfare of others.
Restrooms/Showers:Locations are in the East and West end of the Empire RV Park and adjacent to Gates 10 and 11. They are provided during the 17 days of the Fair RV reservation.
Supply Vehicles:Supply vehicles are prohibited in the Empire RV Park.
Tents:Tenting is prohibited in the Empire RV Park.
Trash:All trash must be placed in plastic bags and taken to dumpsters provided for disposal. All areas must be kept free of trash.
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All rules listed below apply to the EMPIRE RV PARK only!
Facilities:Check-in:
Check-in for the Empire RV Park will start at 10:00am on Saturday, August 16, 2025, and will remain open 24 hours per day until Monday, September 1, 2025, at 8:00am.
Check-Out:
All RVs must be checked out and off the premises no later than 8:00 am on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, or they will be towed off the grounds at the owner's expense.
2025 NEW YORK STATE FAIR Empire RV Park Terms and Conditions cont'd
All rules listed below apply to the EMPIRE RV PARK only!
Rules of Conduct:The New York Fair strives to work with everybody to treat coworkers, customers and Fairgoers with dignity and respect, maintain decent conditions, and adhere to all applicable laws and regulations. These are all outlined in our Rules of Conduct, which can be viewed at https://nysfair.ny.gov/your-visit/rules-of-conduct/
Cancellations:To cancel a reservation prior to your scheduled arrival, you must do so online by logging into your Reserve America account before 11:59 p.m. Friday, August 8, 2025. To cancel a reservation after this deadline, you must send an email to Jack.Davison@agriculture.ny.gov.
Cancellation Fees:Emergencies:
Inspections:
Fair officials conduct regular inspections of the Empire RV Park facilities.
Fires:Recreational fires must be contained in a fire pit, ring, or fireplace that is no more than 3 feet round and 2 feet high. Fires cannot be directly next to a camper or under an awning or shelter. A portable fire extinguisher or other approved on-site fire-extinguishing equipment, such as dirt, sand, water barrel, garden hose or water truck, must be available for immediate utilization. State Fair Security and the NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control will periodically patrol the camping areas and have the authority to make campers extinguish a fire if it is too big or unsafe. The Solvay Fire Department also has the authority to make campers extinguish a fire.
Golf Carts / All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs):GOLF CARTS AND ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES ARE PROHIBITED IN THE EMPIRE RV PARK AREAS, EXCEPT FOR CONCESSIONAIRES WHO HAVE OBTAINED PROPER NEW YORK STATE FAIR 2023 GOLF CART CREDENTIALS. ALL OTHERS WILL BE CONFISCATED BY THE NEW YORK STATE POLICE. CONCESSIONAIRES MAY VISIT THE STATE FIAR WEBSITE AT HTTPS://NYSFAIR.NY.GOV/ TO GET A GOLF CART APPLICATION.
2025 NEW YORK STATE FAIR Empire RV Park Terms and Conditions
All rules listed below apply to the EMPIRE RV PARK only!
The New York State Fair Director reserves the final and absolute right to interpret the terms and conditions and to settle and determine all matters, questions, or differences in regard to, or otherwise arising out of, connected with, or incidental to the New York State Fair. The Director further reserves the right to determine unforeseen matters not covered by these rules, and to amend or add to these rules, as in his/her judgement he/she may determine necessary.
You will be informed of any instance(s) of no-compliance with these Empire RV Park Terms and Conditions and appropriate action will be taken by NYS Fair Parking Management. The most serious instances of non-compliance will result in revocation of RV parking permits with no refunds and an order to vacate the Fairgrounds immediately.
Reservation Details: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), and 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. Any vehicle parked without the proper credentials in the Empire RV Park will be removed. The New York State Access Pass / Lifetime Liberty Pass is not accepted at this park. For the 2025 17-day RV reservation, 2 Fair tickets are included with your RV reservation during the stay. Additional Fair admission tickets can be purchased separately prior to your visit through a link on the NYS Fair's website once available closer to the Fair (see below).
Starting on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 6:00 am all Fair admission policies are in effect. Fair admission details can be found on the Fair's website www.nysfair.ny.gov. RV visitors are required to purchase admission credentials for each attendee above the two admission passes included in your reservation. The admission link will be posted to the Fair's website when tickets are available. Each visitor / vendor staying at the campsite will be required to purchase admission credentials. An admission ticket will be required for each person ages 13-64. Children under 12 and seniors over 65 receive free admission to the Fair. Regular admission ticket holders may leave and re-enter only upon getting a wristband.
Assigned Site Guidelines: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. Any vehicle causing a disturbance to neighboring sites, roadways, fire lanes, etc. may be relocated or removed from the property.
The close configuration of RV lots requires that our guests be good neighbors and conduct themselves in a manner that provides for the comfort and enjoyment of all. Your site must be quiet enough not to disturb your closest neighbor from 12:00 pm (midnight) to 7:00 am. Persons to whom permits are issued, bearers and their management reserves the right to deny access to the Empire RV lot or remove any RV in violation of the Empire RV Terms and Conditions. The State Fair management reserves the right to deny access to the Empire Park RV lot or remove any RV in violation of the Empire Park RV Terms and Conditions or any vehicle deemed unacceptable for the RV Lot.