Park Rules and Regulations

John Dillon Park was designed and constructed to be a fully accessible facility in a wilderness setting.

We are not like most campgrounds that have one or two sites with a concrete or asphalt pad and a short path designated as the accessible trail. All of our sites and trails are fully accessible to all people.

When registering you will be required to provide:

  • The number of people in your party
  • The number of nights you plan to stay
  • The total number of vehicles, license plate numbers, and make/model of each vehicle
  • If you have a service animal or pet, you must provided proof of rabies vaccination on arrival (Please note that all animals must be confined or leashed at all times)

  • The rules for International Paper John Dillon Park and are to be followed by all those who are within the boundary of the park.
  • A copy of the Rules and Regulations will be supplied to every camper and is posted at the Welcome Center.
  • If someone should be found to be in violation of the rules they should be brought to the attention of the Resident Manager for action.

Rules and Regulations:

  • All persons entering International Paper John Dillon Park must register at the Welcome Center.
  • All campers must obtain camping permit.
  • All camp sites may be used for no longer than 10 nights.
  • Full names of all members of party staying overnight must be furnished at time of registration.
  • All campers will occupy and place equipment only on assigned campsite.
  • Day Use: Anyone not camping is a day-user.
    • Day use hours are from 9 AM to 6 PM
    • Day-users are not allowed in park between 6 PM and 9 AM
  • Campfires are to be built in provided fireplaces only.
  • Fires are not to be left unattended at any time.
  • There will be no littering in International Paper John Dillon Park.
  • All garbage will be properly disposed of in the provided garbage receptacles.
  • All food must be stored in Bear Proof Boxes provided at each site. No Exceptions.
  • Fishing will only be permitted in International Paper John Dillon Park during the appropriate seasons and with valid New York State licenses.
    • Licenses will be required to be presented upon check-in.
    • All laws, rules and regulations of the State of New York relating to season limits and methods of fishing are applicable to fishing.
    • No live bait will be used in the lakes of International Paper John Dillon Park.
  • Any problems with wild animals should be reported to the staff as soon as possible.
  • Amplified music will not be allowed in International Paper John Dillon Park. (Unless approved by the Park Manager for a special event).
  • No glass containers are allowed in International Paper John Dillon Park unless required for medical purposes.
  • Boisterous or indecent language and indecent behavior are prohibited.
  • Defacing any park property or polluting any park waters is prohibited.
  • Possession and/or discharge of firearms, weapons, fireworks, and/or explosives are prohibited.
  • No alcohol allowed in International Paper John Dillon Park. (Unless approved by the Park Manager for a specific function or facility).
  • Pets (including service animals)
    • Proof of a valid rabies inoculation must be provided before any dog is allowed in a campground.
    • Pets must be confined or leashed to restrict them to the campsite of the owner.
    • Dogs cannot be left unattended. Barking or vicious dogs must be removed from the campground.
    • Dogs may be walked on a leash - no longer than 6 feet, provided they are under control at all times.
      • Dog owners must properly dispose of the animals excrement.

Violations of Rules

Any person or groups violating the existing rules and regulations or, in the opinion of the Park Manager, constituting a public nuisance or potential hazard to persons or property, or exhibiting disorderly conduct, shall be served notice by the Park Manager and expelled from the park property. Such violations can be subject to prosecution in accordance with state and local laws and ordinances.

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John Dillon park is a fully accessible wilderness facility located in the beautiful Adirondacks of northern New York. We provide fully accessible trails, lean-tos and other services to accomodate all types of disabilities. Stop by the park today and see how the team of Paul Smith College and International Paper have made this idea a realty.