Rustic Parks in Otsego County
If you're looking for something a bit more rustic than the state parks in Cooperstown, look no further than the many wilderness areas of Otsego County. Our lush forests and woodlands have trails that are accessible all year for a variety of activities like moutain biking, birding and hiking in Cooperstown & Oneonta. These parks are "rustic," with no restroom facilities, but are a great place to explore true wilderness and get away from the hustle-and-bustle of a city.
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Arnold Lake State Forest trails lie on New York State and Otsego County lands surrounding Arnold Lake. The main trail is a 5.5 mile loop that crosses public high-ways at three places. Parking is...
Location: Hartwick
View Additional InformationBasswood Pond State Forest offers varied outdoor recreational opportunities. The pond site is handicapped accessible with a paved path to the water's edge. A pit toilet is available.
Recreational...
Location: Burlington Flats
View Additional InformationBear Swamp State Forest offers 1,759 acres for recreational use and is located in the towns of Roseboom and Decatur.
Location: Decatur & Rooseboom
View Additional InformationCalhoun Creek State Forest offers 730 acres for recreational use. Use caution, as hunting and trapping is permitted during certain times of the year.
Location: Morris
View Additional InformationCherry Valley State Forest offers 1,566 acres of recreational land in the towns of Cherry Valley and Rosenboom.
Recreational Activities at Cherry Valley State Forest
Hiking
Location: Cherry Valley
View Additional InformationDecatur State Forest offers 582 acres for recreational use and is located in the towns of Decatur and Worcester.
Location: Worcester
View Additional InformationExeter State Forest offers 1,957 acres of land for recreational use and is located in the town of Exeter.
Location: Schuyler Lake
View Additional InformationFive Points (County Forest #3) is 380 acres of land available for recreational use located in the towns of Westford and Roseboom.
Location: Roseboom
View Additional InformationGoodyear Swamp Sanctuary, a wetland at the northwest end of Otsego Lake, is managed by the SUNY Oneonta Biological Field Station for research and education. It provides protection to rare plants and...
Location: Springfield Center
View Additional InformationHartwick State Forest consists of 1,242 acres of land available for recreational use and is located in the town of Burlington.
Location: Burlington Flats
View Additional InformationThe 1,293 acres of R. Milton Hick Memorial State Forest include all stages of the cycle of forest management: mature mixed hardwoods, softwood plantations, young growth, and recent logging....
Location: Roseboom
View Additional InformationHoney Hill State Forest offers 1,017 acres of land for recreational use and is located in the town of Roseboom.
Location: Roseboom
View Additional InformationHooker Mountain State Forest consists of 801 acres of land for recreational use and is located in the towns of Maryland and Westford.
Location: Westford & Maryland
View Additional InformationPrivate, 80-acre parcel owned by The Nature Conservancy with two trails, each about three-quarters of a mile long. The west trail, with red trail-markers, offers xc skiing, provides open views of...
Location: Roseboom
View Additional InformationMaple Valley State Forest offers 801 acres of land for recreational use and is located in the towns of Westford and Decatur.
Location: Westford
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