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Jessup River Wild Forest

2496 NY-8, Lake Pleasant, NY|43.468°N · 74.419°W
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Jessup River Wild Forest
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§ Field Notes

About Jessup River Wild Forest.

This wild forest is a significant part of the Adirondack Forest Preserve, encompassing 47,350 acres. It provides a natural setting for a range of outdoor pursuits within the Adirondacks. Visitors can engage in various activities including camping, hiking, birding, hunting, and trapping. Freshwater fishing, boating, and paddling are also popular options, allowing exploration of the area's waterways. The forest also offers opportunities for watchable wildlife. The New York Department of Environmental Conservation promotes experiencing the state's great outdoors, from fishing to sleeping under the stars. Information is available for both beginners and advanced outdoor enthusiasts.
§ Getting here

Where it sits.

Address

2496 NY-8
Lake Pleasant, NY

43.4677°N · 74.4189°W
Directions in Google Maps
Drive in from
New York City
239 mi
4h 15m
Albany
82 mi
1h 30m
Boston
233 mi
4h 15m
Montreal
183 mi
3h 15m
Syracuse
115 mi
2h 0m
Buffalo
285 mi
5h 15m

Approximate by-car estimates from the four metros most visitors come from.

§ Make a day of it

Pair with.

Before, after, or instead — what else is around.

Coffee on the way
Refuel
Other pursuits nearby
Stay the night
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