Nestled between Nine Mile Creek and a wooded hillside near Camillus, New York you’ll find the Liz and Dave Beebe Camillus Erie Canal Park. Established in 1972 the Park is part of the Town of Camillus Park system and is located at the half-way point of the Empire State Trail. We have the original Erie Canal, Clinton’s Ditch, here on the property (celebrating its Bicentennial this year!), as well as the First Enlargement Erie Canal. The famous 1842 Nine Mile Creek Aqueduct is a focal point of our Park.

We offer visitors a variety of informational and entertaining options ranging from over 13 miles of scenic wooded paths and walkways for hiking and biking, to boat rides along the historic Erie Canal we have something to offer to everyone. We are also dog friendly!

Our main museum, Sims’ Store Museum, combines the old-fashioned charm of a canal store complete with a quaint gift shop, exhibits, early photos, maps of the canal with models of locks, aqueducts and canal boats.

From May – early October take one of our 45 minute narrated boat rides on the ONLY boat ride on historic Erie Canal in New York State and glide over our famous aqueduct! Our boats are also available for groups and private charter also. Please contact us for more information.

The Steam Engine Exhibit is a truly unique opportunity to see a fully restored, turn-of-the-century steam powered Corliss Engine power plant and learn about the technology that was “hot” during the industrial revolution of America. (This exhibit is open on Saturdays, 12 – 4pm.)

We look forward to your visit!