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New York State Forests
Welcome to Fairfield State Forest located in Tioga County near the town of Candor. Like many of New York's State Forests this land was once used for agricultural purposes as far back as the 18th century and was purchased by the State in the Great Depression Era at a time when most of the forest was gone. In the decades of the mid-20th century, over half a million trees were planted and today Fairfield State Forest is lush with hemlocks, and hardwoods that are typical of the Central Appalachian region. Some of the wild animals who make their home in Fairfield State Forest include raccoons, squirrels, foxes, white-tailed deer, and many others. Please treat their home with respect.
For the recreational enthusiast Fairfield State Forest boasts multipurpose trails for all seasons, bird-watching opportunities, and more. Come out and explore.
New York State Law requires that when visiting any State Forest you must;
*Never move firewood! Doing so helps spread pests and diseases.
*No littering! Please carry out whatever you carry in.
*Never leave fires unattended. Please extenguish all fires upon your departure.
*Unless otherwise designated, all camping must be done with 150 feet of roads, trails, and bodies of water. Camping more than 3 consecutive nights requires special permit that can be obtained from the local forest ranger.
*All human excrement must be buried in holes no less than 6 inches deep.
*All motor vehicles must stay in designated areas.
*No building of structures or cutting of vegetation.
Please respect these laws and New York's forests.
Fairfield State Forest
Candor, New York
United States
42.280526, -76.262226
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