Mad River State Forest

Welcome to Mad River State Forest in Camden, New York. Much of the land that is today's Mad River State Forest was used for agricultural purposes in the early 20th century. Today it's a lush wilderness of maples, oaks, pines, and many others. The unpaved roads are great for hiking or mountain biking and there are several stocked trout streams for some great fishing.

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.