Some sites offer basic facilities plus electric, water and sewer hookups. Many camping areas have modern restrooms, hot showers, trailer dump stations, coin-operated laundries and firewood. Operations State park campgrounds are open year-round. Electric hookups are available year-round while water and showers are available from April 1 through Oct. 31 in most state parks. Roaring River, Bennett Spring and Montauk state parks are operational Feb. 25.
Many state parks have special use areas for use by non-profit youth organizations.
Organized youth groups have priority. Each camp includes cabins, dining lodge and kitchen facilities, restrooms and showers, and various outdoor recreation facilities. At Babler State Park, the Jacob L. Babler Outdoor Education Center has facilities especially designed for campers with disabilities. The camps can accommodate from 40 to 200 campers and are available from April 15 to Oct. 15. Organizations must make reservations in advance directly with the park.