- Open for recreation: Year-round
- Fee: Free
- Contact Information:
- DEC Region 3 Office (M-F, 8:30 AM - 4:45 PM), (845) 256-3000; [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 Beekman and Pawling, Dutchess County
- Wildlife Management Unit: 3G
- Map: Depot Hill MUA Map (GeoPDF) - GeoPDF Instructions || Google Earth || DECinfo Locator
The 267-acre Depot Multiple Use Area (MUA) is distinctive for hosting part of the Appalachian Trail.
Please be aware that forest management activities, such as timber thinning or harvesting, may disrupt trail use at times. The forests here are managed to produce forest crops, maintain diverse wildlife habitats, and provide recreational opportunities while protecting aesthetics and water quality.