New York State Canal System
Season opens first Monday in May, weather permitting.
The New York State Canal System operates from early May to mid-November. Operation of Canal System segments is subject to the latest water and weather conditions. The hours of operation for locks and lift bridges are set in conjunction with Eastern Time.
Season Permits, 2-Day and 10-Day Passes
Passes and permits to navigate
the state canal system
are on sale for the boating season.
Permits are priced as follows:
|
Boat Length |
Two-day Pass | Ten-Day Pass | Season Pass |
| Boats under 16 feet |
$5 |
$12.50 |
$25 |
| Boats 16 to 25 feet |
$10 |
$25.00 |
$50 |
| Boats 26 to 39 feet |
$15 |
$37.50 |
$75 |
| Boats 39 feet & over |
$20 |
$50.00 |
$100 |
Two-day passes allow a boater
to pass
through an unlimited number of locks on two
consecutive days with the same vessel.
For more information call
1-800-4CANAL4 (1-800-422-6254)
between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.
Monday through Friday, eastern time
Information on the Internet:
New York State Canal System Home Page: www.canals.state.ny.us/
Navigation Season & Hours: www.canals.state.ny.us/news/notices/index.html
Toll Information: www.canals.state.ny.us/exvac/boating/bctolls.html
Boating Information: www.canals.state.ny.us/exvac/boating/index.html
Revised 21 April 2005