- Open for recreation: Year-round
- Fee: Free
- Contact Information:
- DEC Region 4 Stamford Office (M-F, 8:30 AM - 4:30PM), (607) 652-7365; [email protected]
- Search, rescue, wildfire, and enforcement matters: 911- or - 1-833-NYS-RANGERS (1-833-697-7264)
A local Forest Ranger is a valuable source of information for the state land you would like to visit.
- Location: Towns of Colchester and Andes, Delaware County
- Wildlife Management Unit: 4P
- Map: Murphy Hill State Forest Map (GeoPDF) - GeoPDF Instructions || Google Earth || DECinfo Locator
The 599-acre Murphy Hill State Forest is located near the Pepaction Reservoir. Murphy Hill State Forest is managed for multiple uses, including timber production, watershed protection, wildlife habitat and recreation.