Open for Recreation: Year-round
- Fee: Free
- Contact Information:
- DEC Region 9 Almond Office (M-F, 8:00AM - 4:00PM), (585) 466-3241; [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 Allen and Caneadea, Allegany County
- Wildlife Management Unit: 9P
- Map: Allen Lake State Forest Map (PDF) || Google Earth || DECinfo Locator
The 2,421-acre Allen Lake State Forest features a 58-acre Allen Lake and forested land consisting of a mixture of native hardwood species and planted conifers. A 1.5-mile trail in the southwestern part of the state forest leads to a secluded waterfall.