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HOURS & ADMISSION RATES
OPERATING STATUS PANAMA ROCKS IS CLOSED FOR THE WINTER AND WILL REOPEN IN MAY 2023! THANK YOU FOR A GREAT SEASON! IMPORTANT INFORMATION You are responsible for your own safety. Guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adults and we do NOT allow pets in the park. Wear suitable footwear for hiking. 2022 ADMISSION RATES*
* All passes EXCLUDE separately priced activities/events such as the Wild America Nature Festival and Axcellent Adventures. Pass types, entitlements, and prices subject to change without notice. Season passes are nontransferable and nonrefundable. **Discounted Admission valid for Seniors (Age 65+); Veterans and Military Service Members (the individual Veteran/Service Member Only). |
PARK RULES
The vast majority of our visitors, from young children to senior citizens, have a safe and enjoyable experience; however, accidents may result in serious injury or death. You are responsible for your own safety! Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Do not leave children or youth in the scenic rock area without adequate, responsible supervision. Do not run - there are cliffs! PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED FOR SAFETY REASONS. Wear footwear suitable for hiking – we strongly advise against wearing flip-flops, cowboy boots, or high heels. The trail is not stroller accessible nor wheelchair accessible; we recommend a backpack type carrier for small children. Protect Nature: Please do not pick flowers, plants, or fungi, break tree branches, remove moss from the rocks, or otherwise disturb flora and fauna in the park. Do not litter and do not carve into our trees: leave no trace! No Rappelling On Holiday Weekends: Rappelling is allowed but not on holiday weekends. Please do not damage native flora – no rappelling down moss covered cliffs, etc. Keep Noise Low: Radios, etc., are restricted to the picnic area and we ask that the volume be kept low. |
Why is there an admission fee?
All parks cost money to run. State parks are funded by taxes, and in some cases admission and parking fees. Panama Rocks, which is privately owned and operated, has been funded by guest admissions since 1885.
Panama Rocks operates on about 10% of the budget of the average New York State Park; however, the park still costs more than $150,000 to operate each year (taxes, insurance, maintenance, equipment, payroll, marketing, etc.).
If you wonder whether visiting Panama Rocks is worth the price of admission, we suggest checking out independent guest reviews on Google and TripAdvisor. Our guests overwhelmingly say “yes!”
In 2022, gate prices have increased slightly. We try to keep admission prices low, but every few years we have to raise the price of admission to keep up with inflation and operating expenses.
The small increase in gate prices this year will help us:
In order to take advantage of lower admission rates, please make a reservation online at PanamaRocks.com (online reservations are fully refundable up until the time of your admission).
Guests who prefer to pay in-person are welcome to do so and the price of admission at the gate is still affordable (gate admission costs the same as going to see a movie at the local theater in Lakewood).
As always, we greatly appreciate your kind support of Panama Rocks and we hope you enjoy your time with us!
Panama Rocks operates on about 10% of the budget of the average New York State Park; however, the park still costs more than $150,000 to operate each year (taxes, insurance, maintenance, equipment, payroll, marketing, etc.).
If you wonder whether visiting Panama Rocks is worth the price of admission, we suggest checking out independent guest reviews on Google and TripAdvisor. Our guests overwhelmingly say “yes!”
In 2022, gate prices have increased slightly. We try to keep admission prices low, but every few years we have to raise the price of admission to keep up with inflation and operating expenses.
The small increase in gate prices this year will help us:
- Keep up with increasing operational costs due to inflation;
- Hire employees in a competitive job market (we have to pay higher wages to attract and retain good employees);
- Remove dead trees killed by invasive insects and replace them with native species (our Ash and Beech trees are dying due to invasive insects and tree removal costs have increased by more than 500% in recent years).
In order to take advantage of lower admission rates, please make a reservation online at PanamaRocks.com (online reservations are fully refundable up until the time of your admission).
Guests who prefer to pay in-person are welcome to do so and the price of admission at the gate is still affordable (gate admission costs the same as going to see a movie at the local theater in Lakewood).
As always, we greatly appreciate your kind support of Panama Rocks and we hope you enjoy your time with us!
