New York Statewide Campsite and For more information on NYS Parks & Sites Cabin Reservation Program call 518/474-0456 or contact us on the internet at http://www.nysparks.com/. Coles Reservation are processed for a fee with all major credit cards accepted up to 9 months in advance. Call 1-800-456-CAMP or make online reservations on the internet at Pets & Rabies Creek www.reserveamerica.com. All campsites, cabins and cottages 1. There is a strict limit of two (2) pets per in the Thousand Islands Region are site specific except campsite and cabin, where allowed. campsites at Mary Island and Cedar Island State Parks. Site specific reservations allow you to reserve a specific numbered 2. All pets, where allowed, must be supervised site, if available. Some parks may have designated prime and kept under constant control, either caged campsites with additional surcharge and pet free areas. or on a leash not exceeding six feet in length. Your key to all-season enjoyment at With the outbreak of rabies in New York State, it is state parks is the Empire Pass. The Pass pro- imperative that the following rules be followed: vides unlimited day use vehicle entry to most facilities operated by the New York State Of- 3. All pets must have a veterinarian’s certificate fice of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the of inoculation as proof of currently effective New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. rabies inoculation. There can be no excep- Come enjoy the forests, the seashore, lakefronts and trails... tions to this rule. every day if you like, and bring as many friends as your car holds! 4. Feeding wild animals prohibited.

The ACCESS PASS is available to New York residents with qualifying disabilities. The Pass In Case Of EMERGENCY provides free entry and use of state parks and recreation areas and their facilities, except those services and DIAL 911 facilities that are operated by a concessionaire. Application forms are available from State Parks, Albany, NY 12238.

SENIOR CITIZENS who are New York State PARK POLICE EMERGENCY residents and 62 years of age or older can have unlimited weekday and non-holiday access to 1-877-851-6086 all state parks and discounts on certain fees by OR showing their New York State driver’s license or New York State non-driver identification. 315-482-3349 When to call? Problems in the park after Support State Parks and Historic Sites hours, violations of park rules (ie. quiet hours, online at www.nysparks.com. Donate disputes), injuries, thefts, accidents (motor to the park of your choice by going to vehicle, boats or personal), suspicious activity, that park’s page. Your contribution will etc. enhance efforts to protect, preserve and enhance State Parks. Donations to State Parks are administered by COLES CREEK STATE PARK the Natural Heritage Trust, a 501(c)(3) charitable trust. COLES CREEK STATE PARK All donations are tax deductible to the full extent al- Park Office: 315/388-5636 13003 State Highway 37 lowed by law. Park Manager’s Office: 315/769-8663 Waddington, NY 13694 Regional Office: 315/482-2593 315/388-5636 “Carry In - Carry Out” Park Trash barrels have been removed from the day use area of the park. Please take home picnicking litter and dispose of it properly. An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Agency Thousand Islands Region 2018 Dry to Semi-sweet to Ice, Stop In For A Delicious Wine Slushie Open Wed-Fri 2pm-6pm Sat 10am-6pm Sundays noon-5pm

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Construction of Coles Creek State Park was accomplished by the New York Power Authority  1800 Acres Coles Creek State Park is located on the St. Lawrence River just north during the development of the St. Lawrence-FDR Power Project in the late 1950’s. The St. Law-  228 Campsites of Waddington, New York. The park offers both wooded and open rence River is one of the world’s longest rivers, running 760 miles from Lake Ontario to the Atlantic  147 Trailer Sites (Electric) Ocean. This mighty river is the outlet for the five Great Lakes (Ontario, Erie, Huron, Michigan and campsites, many of which have a view of the scenic river. There is a swimming beach located on a small protected bay near the campsites.  Central Showers & Toilets Superior) and has a watershed of about 3,000,000 square miles.  Picnic Area with Tables Because of its high volume of water (246,000 cubic feet per second) and the uniformity of its Just north of the Coles Creek Park entrance on Route 37 is the Coles Creek Park Marina, situated on the mouth of Coles Creek. The marina  Playground flow, the St. Lawrence is ideal for hydroelectric power generation. The New York Power Authority  Swimming Beach was created by the New York State Legislature in 1931 and was authorized to harness the Interna- offers very good protection for boats.  Boat Launching Ramp is outside of park. tional Rapids section of the St. Lawrence River near Massena and develop the available hydroelec- The park offers relaxation and solitude from the busy hustle of suburban and city life. Fauna found in the park include whitetail deer, coy-  Marina with Dockage (located on Coles tric power resources. Comfort Station Creek, just north of park entrance) In July 1953, the Federal Power Commission issued a license to the Authority to construct, op- ote, bobcat, and an abundance of smaller mammals, songbirds, birds of prey and waterfowl. The St. Lawrence River provides some of the best  Handicapped Accessible (see chart) erate and maintain the U.S. portion of the St. Lawrence Power Project. At the same time, the Unit- Showers  Fishing ed States Congress enacted the Wiley-Dondero Bill, which authorized and directed the St. Law- fishing in the Northeast for pike, large and small mouth bass, walleyes and  Hunting by permit only in designated areas. rence Development Corporation to construct navigational facilities allowing ocean-going ships to P Parking panfish. transit the St. Lawrence Seaway. Park Rules The Power and Seaway Projects began in 1954, the year Robert Moses was appointed Chair- Trailer Dump Station 1. Quiet hours between 10 man of the Power Authority. The result was a joint project with the Power Authority and St. Law- Picnic Area rence Seaway Development Corporation that produced a highly effective hydroelectric source and pm and 7 am are strictly enforced. Also, any use International Seaway. Refuse Area Upriver from the Robert Moses Power Dam, Lake St. Lawrence was formed. Coles Creek State of generators will be limited to 9- 11 AM and 5-9 PM. First Aid Park is located on the south shore of Lake St. Lawrence, a body of water about 25 miles long and 2. All pets must be secured by a 6 four miles wide. The “lake” provides a resource for boating, swimming, fishing and other water foot or shorter leash and under Prime Waterfront Site sports. complete control at all times. After the completion of the Power Project, many recreational facilities were built by the Pow- 3. Pets are prohibited in the beach Prime Site er Authority, the largest being and the second largest being Coles Creek area. State Park. Coles Creek opened in 1959, at which time the facilities were turned over for operation 4. All plants, trees and animals are Designates Water Spigot and maintenance to the Thousand Islands State Park Region. protected by law.

Lake St. Lawrence Lake St. Lawrence No Swimming 92 Swimming 91 93 90 Loop C Beach 89 94 88 95 Non-Electric 96 Campsites 87 153 98 155 - 208 Child’s Playground 86 179 178 & Play Field 150 100 99 181 183 177 85 152 188 186 79 101 190 176 P 149 102 203 180 151 205 191 184 182 174 84 201 187 185 78 104 193 103 204 189 146 148 202 195 168 170 P 83 199 200 192 166 77 105 194 165 147 107 169 41 43 82 198 196 162 164 167 160 171 40 76 106 197 163 39 144 108 208 159 37 44 81 161 35 42 75 158 157 38 80 143 110 206 33 36 109 155 73 74 139 156 31 34 27 111 207 26 142 32 24 28 72 138 2 30 23 70 112 21 114 1 25 141 4 29 19 71 129 3 17 22 113 115 6 14 69 Park 8 11 12 20 68 140 128 5 124 Office 13 18 127 7 67 136 9 10 15 16 135 116 131 130 126 125 122 213 66 133 132 211 Loop B 134 121 117 214 212 235 218 Electric Campsites 64 215 217 119 234 216 1-44 63 232 233 219 120 231 220 62 229 61 60 59 58 57 56 55 227 226 224 222 230 46 45 228 225 223 221 Maintenance 243 242 241 240 239 238 237 236 53 52 51 50 49 48 47 246 245 244 Area Pines Loop A Non-Electric Electric Campsites Campsites 45 - 153 211-235

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