Newtown Battlefield State Park

Overview

Brochure InfoTake the Virtual Tour! - NEWTOWN BATTLEFIELD STATE PARK The area which is now Newtown Battlefield Reservation State Park was the site of the battle of Newtown, which occurred in August of 1779 and was the decisive clash in one of the largest offensive campaigns of the American Revolution. This expedition, known as the Sullivan-Clinton Campaign, had been regarded as punishment to several tribes among the Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy who had sided with the British in the war and had attacked frontier settlements. In 1973, Newtown Battlefield Reservation was designated as a historic landmark and placed on the National Register of Historic Places.Brochure Info - OrientationA stone monument was dedicated at the top of the hill on August 29, 1879, the centennial of the Battle of Newtown. The present granite monument was erected in 1912. During the 1930s, Civilian Conservation Corps crews built and developed many of the present facilities of the park, including a beautiful, rustic lodge.Brochure Info - RecreationVisitors will enjoy relaxing and enjoying the park's vistas.Brochure Info - Facilities and RestrictionsPark amenities include cabins, campsites, showers, dumping stations, picnic tables, and priceless scenery, all of which are handicapped-accessible.Brochure Info - Nearby AttractionsMark Twain State Park and Soaring Eagles Golf Course are nearby, as is Pinnacle State Park and Golf Course. Other nearby state parks include Watkins Glen State Park, Robert H. Treman State Park, and Buttermilk Falls State Park.Key InfoPark Rules & Information: Equipment permitted per campsite: two tents, or, one unit of hard-wheeled camping equipment plus one tent; 6 people per site. No tents in cabin area. These rules are strictly enforced. The cabins are rustic and no bedding, cookware, or heat is provided. Smoking is NOT permitted in any cabins. Cabins have a 2-night minimum stay and campsites have a 1-night minimum stay - all season. Office hours are limited during non-peak season. Cabin campers arriving after 9PM must call park to make arrangements for key. ATTENTION PET OWNERS: Current proof of rabies inoculation is required at check-in (metal tags will not be accepted). At any time during your stay, pet owners may be required to provide proof of rabies inoculation upon request. Be sure to have this information available to present to park staff. Where pets are permitted, there is a maximum limit of 2 pets per site. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6ft and under control at all times. Do not leave pets unattended and always clean up after them. Pet owners/permit holders are liable for any damage, personal injury, or nuisance caused by the pet. PRE-REGISTRATION: Have an existing reservation? Don't forget to Pre-Register!! 7 days prior to your arrival you can sign into Reserve America and pre-register. IT SAVES TIME when checking in on the day of arrival. LENGTH OF STAY: A camping party and their equipment may occupy a site for a maximum of 14 continuous nights. After which, the camping party and equipment must leave the site and facility for 48 hours before registering again for another site. Please Note: To ensure fairness for all NY customers, any reservation with departure dates outside the 9-month Maximum Window cannot be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made. OPRHP General Camping Rules, Information, and Cancellation PolicyImportant Information for Daily EntranceDirection607-732-6067Season Date DescNewtown Battlefield - 2023 Camping Season Dates Campsites & Cabins: Friday, May 26, 2023 - Sunday, October 8, 2023Booking Window Product InfoFee Cancellation DescPlease read our Fees and Cancellation Policies