Featherstonhaugh State Forest

Welcome to New York's Featherstonhaugh State Forest located in Schenectady County just north of the Big Apple. This State Forest is named for who is considered to be the father of the Steam Locomotive, British born George W. Featherstonhaugh who migrated to this region and set up a farm. Today Featherstonhaugh State Forest boasts over 5 miles of multipurpose trails, a 38 acre fishing pond, 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.