Edgewood Oak Brush Plains State Forest

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Welcome to Edgewood Oak Brush Plains State Forest, a pitch pine scrub oak barrens preserve located in Deer Park, New York, a Long Island suburb of the Big Apple. Come out and explore nearly 24 miles of trails. 

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.