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New York State Forests
Welcome to New York's Triangle State Forest located in Broome County near the town of Triangle. The town itself gets its name due to it's geographic location at the confluence of the Tioughnioga and Chenango Rivers. This region is rich in history in that after the war of 1812, much of the lumber used in the reconstruction came from this region and floated down the rivers all the way to the Chesapeake Bay. Some of the present day government buildings still contain wood from the town of Triangle. Today Triangle State Forest boasts hiking and hunting opportunities for the human visitor and helps protect habitat for white-tailed deer and wild turkey. 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.
Triangle State Forest
Triangle, New York
United States
42.389487, -75.884628
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