Erwin Hollow State Forest

Welcome to the beautiful Erwin Hollow State Forest located near Erwin, New York. The State of New York purchased this land from a man named Frank Platt in 1904 for a price of only $4 an acre. Most of this forest is undeveloped but there are hiking trails to be explored. Some of the wild animals that live here include white-tailed deer, raccoons, red-tailed hawks, and wild turkeys.

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.