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Burnt Hill State Forest

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The 1,575-acre Burnt Hill State Forest is an ideal place to experience the outdoors in a primitive setting. The state forest was created for the purpose of reforestation, wildlife management, timber production, recreation and watershed protection.

 

Featured Activities

General information on hiking includes how-to and safety tips and links to rules and regulations.

There is a 0.4-mile public forest access road that allows for hiking. There are also numerous unmaintained trails and access roads that provide hiking opportunities but, they are not regularly maintained and may be rough and overgrown. Use caution when navigating them.

General information on primitive camping includes how-to and safety tips and links to rules and regulations.

Primitive camping is allowed. Campsites must be at least 150 feet away from the nearest road, trail or water body. Camping for more than three nights or in groups of ten or more requires a permit from a Forest Ranger.

Wildlife Management Unit: 5C

General Information on hunting includes how-to and safety tips with links to seasons, rules and regulations.

Hunting is allowed during appropriate seasons.

Wildlife Management Unit: 5C

General information on trapping includes how-to and safety tips with links to seasons, rules and regulations.

Trapping is allowed during appropriate seasons.

General information on cross-country skiing includes how-to and safety tips and links to rules and regulations.

Cross-country skiing is permitted on all public forest access roads and trails on the property, however, they are not routinely maintained so proceed with caution.

General information on snowshoeing includes how-to and safety tips and links to rules and regulations.

Snowshoeing is permitted on all public forest access roads and trails on the property, however, they are not routinely maintained so proceed with caution.

General information on animals includes links to information about birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians and insects that inhabit or migrate through the state.

The Adirondacks contain large tracts of wildlife habitat with some boreal, bog, alpine and other unique habitats. Many birds (common loon, peregrine falcon) and mammals (moose, black bear) are unique to the Adirondacks or are mainly found here. More than 50 species of mammals and hundreds of species of birds inhabit or pass through the Adirondacks at one time of the year or another.

Directions

Burnt Hill State Forest is located off of Maggy Road.

  • Burnt Hill State Forest Parking Lot (10 vehicle capacity) (44.629294°N, 73.727504°W) Google Maps

All coordinates provided are in decimal degrees using NAD83/WGS84 datum.

Rules, Regulations and Outdoor Safety

Practice Leave No Trace Principles when recreating on state land to enjoy the outdoors responsibly, minimize impact on the natural resources and avoid conflicts with other users.

Specific Rules

Mountain biking and horseback riding are all allowed on the unit, however, the property is not currently managed for these activities.

All users of Burnt Hill State Forest must follow all State Land Use Regulations and should follow all Outdoor Safety Practices for the safety of the user and protection of the resource.

Planning and Management

DEC manages these lands in accordance with the management activities described in the Taylor Pond Management Complex Unit Management Plan (PDF, 10 MB). In addition to management objectives, the UMP contains detailed information on natural features, recreational infrastructure, geology, natural and human history, habitats, wildlife, fisheries and much more.

If you have questions and/or comments about this UMP, please email us [email protected].

Nearby State Lands, Facilities, Amenities and Other Information

State Lands and Facilities

Where to Find Nearby Amenities

  • Gas may be found in the nearby communities of Peru and Redford.
  • Food and other supplies can be found in the nearby community of Peru.
  • Dining opportunities can be found in the nearby communities of Peru and Redford.
  • Lodging may be found in the nearby community of Plattsburgh.

Adirondack Regional Tourism Council can provide information about other recreation, attractions and amenities in this area.

Numerous guide books and maps are available with information on the lands, waters, trails and other recreational facilities in this area. These can be purchased at most outdoor equipment retailers, bookstores and on-line booksellers.

Additional information, outdoor equipment, trip suggestions and guided or self-guided tours may be obtained from outdoor guide and outfitting businesses. Check area chambers of commerce, telephone directories or search the internet for listings.

Consider hiring an outdoor guide if you have little experience or woodland skills. See the NYS Outdoor Guides Association for information on outdoor guides.

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Region 5 - Eastern Adirondacks/Lake Champlain
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