- Open for recreation: Year-round
- Fee: Free
- Contact Information:
- DEC Region 7 Altmar Office (M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM), (315) 298-7467; [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 Redfield, Oswego County
- Wildlife Management Unit: 6K
- Map: Salmon River State Forest Map (GeoPDF) - GeoPDF Instructions || Google Earth || Google Earth || DECinfo Locator
Salmon River State Forest encompasses 2,763 acres of land. Activities such as hiking, hunting, trapping, fishing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and cross country skiing, are best suited for this state forest. Harpers Ferry, a Public Forest Access Road, provides 0.8 miles of recreational access into the forest.
An abundance of wildlife makes both hunting and trapping a particularly enjoyable activity. In fact, this area is often referred to as "Little America" because it so closely preserves the raw natural beauty that once covered the terrain before intense settlement recreated the landscape.