- Open for recreation: Year-round
- Fee: Free
- Contact Information:
- DEC Region 4 Stamford Office (M-F, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM), (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: Town of Deposit, Delaware County
- Wildlife Management Unit: 4W
- Map: Columbia Lake State Forest (GeoPDF) - GeoPDF Instructions || Google Earth || DECinfo Locator
This 700-acre state forest sits on a hilltop and is named for the nearby Columbia Lake, but provides no access to this private waterbody. Columbia Lake State Forest is nearly completely forested with both plantations and natural stands in various stages of succession. The variety of forest types on the property create great hunting opportunities.