Brookfield Railroad State Forest

Welcome to Brookfield Railroad State Forest located in Madison County New York. This forest is named after a railroad spur that was attempted to be built in the late 19th century and the grade was almost finished until the project ran out of money. Not a single track was ever laid but today there is still evidence of the grade that was dug. For the human visitor Brookfield Railroad State Forest boasts multipurpose trails including a section of the Brookfield trail system, notable for equestrian activity.

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.