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State Forests in the Finger Lakes

There are more than 60 state forest in the Finger Lakes. These forests are open to the public for recreational purposes without charge.

Things to Remember

1. Many of these areas are in locations were cell/mobile phones do not work, however, you should always bring a cell/mobile phone in cases of an emergency.

2. Bring plenty of water.

3. It's easy to get lost in an unfamiliar place. Bring a compass or a GPS. Take a reading when you start out so you can get back to that point.

4. Stay on trails whenever possible.

5. Dogs should be leashed at all times.

State Forest Regulations

Anyone enjoying the use of this State Forest must observe the following rules which protect them and the forest environment:

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation State Forest sign.

1. Do not litter. Carry out what you carry in. Burying of refuse is prohibited.

2. If you build a fire, do so with care and use wood from dead and downed trees only. Never leave a fire unattended.

3. All motorized vehicles are restricted to access roads posted as motor vehicle trails. Off road use of motorized vehicles, such as ATVs, trail bikes and four-wheel drives is not allowed, except where specifically permitted by signs, posted notice or by DEC permit.

4. Camping for more than three nights or in a group of ten or more requires a permit from a Forest Ranger. Camping is prohibited within 150 feet of water, roads or trail.

5. No permanent structures should be established, including tree stands or blinds.

6. Digging up plants is prohibited.

 

For permits, contact the appropriate Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) office.

 

Region 7*

NYSDEC

615 Erie Blvd. West

Syracuse, NY 13204

315-426-7400

reg7info@gw.dec.state.ny.us

 

Region 8**

NYSDEC

6274 E. Avon-Lima Rd.

Avon, NY 14414

585-226-2466

region8@gw.dec.state.ny.us

CAYUGA COUNTY*

Bear Swamp
Frozen Ocean
Summer Hill

CHEMUNG COUNTY**

Catlin
Maple Hill

CORTLAND COUNTY*

Baker School House
Cuyler Hill
Dog Hollow
Donahue Woods
Gee Brook
Griggs Gulf
Hewitt
Hoxie Gorge
Kennedy
Kettlebail
Morgan Hill
Tuller Hill

LIVINGSTON COUNTY**

Canaseraga
Ossian
Sonyea

ONONDAGA COUNTY*

Morgan Hill

SCHUYLER COUNTY**

Cinnamon Lake
Cliffside*
Coon Hollow
Goundry Hill
Sugar Hill
Texas Hollow

STEUBEN COUNTY**

Beaver Dams
Birdseye Hollow
Burt Hill Multiple Use Area
Cameron
Cameron Mills
Cinnamon Lake
Dry Run
Erwin Hollow
Erwin Mountain
Greenwood
McCarthy Hill
Meads Creek
Moss Hill
Mount Washington Multiple Use Area
Pigtail Hollow
Rock Creek
South Bradford
Tracy Creek
Turkey Ridge
Urbana
West Hill

TIOGA COUNTY*

Beaver Dam
Fairfield
Jenksville
Ketchumville
Michigan Hill
Oakley Corners map (pdf)
Robinson Hollow
Shindagin Hollow
Tracy Creek
Turkey Hill

TOMPKINS COUNTY*

Cliffside
Danby
Hammond Hill brochure (pdf)
Newfield
Potato Hill
Shindagin Hollow
Yellow Barn

YATES COUNTY**

Bare Hill Unique Area
Italy Hill
 

Updated 16 May 2009

 

 

 

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