Charles Baker State Forest

Welcome to New York's Charles Baker State Forest, named after the Forrester who onced managed it. This forest of spruces, red maples, American beeches, hemlocks, pines, and many others has given the consumer many forest products over the years including furniture and lumber. Some of the wild animals who make their home under this canopy include white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, squirrels, and many others. For the human visitor there are multipurpose trails for all seasons and much 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.