- Open for recreation: Year-round
- Fee: Free
- Contact Information:
- DEC Region 6 Herkimer Office (M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM), (315) 866-6330; [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 Florence, Oneida County; Town of Lewis, Lewis County
- Wildlife Management Unit: 6K
- Map: Swancott Hill State Forest Map (GeoPDF) - GeoPDF Instructions || Google Earth || DECinfo Locator
The 2,024-acre Swancott Hill State Forest was acquired in pieces from 1936 to 1972. The state land is currently managed for water quality protection, recreation, wildlife habitat and timber production.