Ridge Conservation Area and Pine Barrens State Forest

Melville New York Hikes , Melville New York Trails , New York State Forests

Welcome to Ridge Conservation Area and Pine Barrens State Forest located on Long Island near Melville, New York. This place has a 1.4 mile hiking trail that leads to Randall Pond which is a nice place for some fishing for pumpkinhead, bluegill, bullhead, and largemouth bass.

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.