On the hills south of NY 165 between Decatur and Roseboom in rural Otsego county is the 1,749 acre Bear Swamp State Forest. The center point of state forest is Bear Swamp Pond which is popular fishing destination. Remote and hilly, there are no developed trails or campsites besides a path down to lake.
https://andyarthur.org/decatur-state-forest
http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/102478.html
Just a brief comparison of this village over the years.
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Decatur State Forest is 584 acres outside of Decatur in Otsego County that includes part of Stoney Query Hill and a swampy pond.
https://andyarthur.org/decatur-state-forest
http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/102478.html
Rolling along Interstate 88, heading home from summer vacation.
Taken on Wednesday August 30, 2023 at Otsego County.