- Open for Recreation: Year-round
- Fee: Free
- Contact Information:
- DEC Region 9 Allegany Office (M-F, 8:00AM - 4:00PM), 716-372-0645; [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 East Otto and Otto, Cattaraugus County
- Wildlife Management Unit: 9M
- Map: East Otto State Forest Map (GeoPDF) - GeoPDF Instructions || Google Earth || DECinfo Locator
East Otto State Forest covers 1,354 acres. The most common recreational use of this area is hunting and camping. It contains a mix of sizes and species of trees and also has manmade ponds and wetlands. The area has been managed to provide young forest habitat. No formal trails exist on the property but old skid trails and farm roads provide some opportunities for hiking.