Western Lassiter Conservation Easement Tracts

Including the Beers Lot and Pine Hill Conservation Easement Tracts

• Open for Recreation: Year-round

• Fee: Free
• Contact Information:
  • DEC Region 6 Potsdam Office (M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM), 315-265-3090; [email protected]
  • Enforcement Matters: 1-833-NYS-RANGERS (1-833-697-7264)
• Location: Town of Edwards, St. Lawrence County
• Wildlife Management Unit: 6C
• Map: Beers Lot Easement Map (PDF) || Google Earth || DECinfo Locator

The Beers Lot Conservation Easement is comprised of 1,312 acres. The Pine Hill Conservation Easement is comprised of 835 acres. The 1986 Environmental Quality Bond Act provided funds to purchase 6,737 acres of Forest Preserve in St. Lawrence and Herkimer Counties, and conservation easements on a portion of the holdings of Lassiter Properties Inc. A Conservation Easement is an agreement with the private landowner that can allow restricted or non-restricted public access and protects open space by limiting development. The private landowner may retain the right to manage the property for purposes such as leasing camps and lands to private individuals and sustainable timber production. Logging trucks, skidders, and other logging equipment may be present during logging operations. Specific lands and roads may be closed to public access during logging operations. The tract is currently owned by The Molpus Woodlands Group.

Hiking, cross-country skiing and other forms of non-motorized recreation are allowed on the property but there are no designated trails for these activities. No roads or trails on the property are open for motor vehicles, ATVs, or snowmobiles.

There is no access to the Pine Hill Conservation Easement Tract.

Directions

The Beers Lot can be accessed on River Road approximately 4 miles south of State Route 58 (44.264346°N, 75.226954°W - Google Maps) There is currently no designated parking lot on the property.

All coordinates provided are in decimal degrees using NAD83/WGS84 datum.

There is currently no access to or parking area for the Pine Hill Conservation Easement Tract.

Rules, Regulations and Outdoor Safety

Practice Leave No Trace Principles when recreating on state land to enjoy the outdoors responsibly; minimize impact on the natural resources and avoid conflicts with other users.

All users of Beers Lot Conservation Easement must follow all State Land Use Regulations and should follow all Outdoor Safety Practices for the safety of the user and protection of the resource.

Special Regulations

• Only non-motorized recreation is allowed on the property. No roads or trails on the property are open for motor vehicles, ATVs, or snowmobiles.

Planning and Management

The public comment period for the draft recreation management plan for the Western Lassiter Tracts (Beers Lot and Pine Hill) Conservation Easement has concluded. This plan proposes motorized and non-motorized public recreational opportunities. Please view the virtual presentation (PDF) and draft plan (PDF) for proposed public recreational opportunities on the Beers Lot and Pine Hill Tracts.

Nearby State Lands, Facilities, Amenities and Other Information

State Lands and Facilities

• Bonner Lake State Forest
• California Road State Forest
• Cold Spring Brook State Forest
• Fire-Fall State Forest
• Greenwood Creek State Forest
• Stammer Creek State Forest
• Toothaker Creek State Forest
• Trout Lake State Forest
• Wolf Lake State Forest

Gas, lodging, dining opportunities, food and other supplies may be found in the nearby communities of Edwards, South Edwards, Harrisville and Gouverneur.

St. Lawrence County Tourism can provide information about other recreation, attractions and amenities in this area.

Numerous guide books and maps are available with information on the lands, waters, trails and other recreational facilities in this area. These can be purchased at most outdoor equipment retailers, bookstores, and on-line booksellers.

Additional information, outdoor equipment, trip suggestions and guided or self-guided tours may be obtained from outdoor guide and outfitting businesses. Check area chambers of commerce, telephone directories or search the internet for listings.

Consider hiring an outdoor guide if you have little experience or woodland skills. See the NYS Outdoor Guides Association for information on outdoor guides.