Sugar Hill State Forest

Sugar Hill State Forest is located about 7 miles west of Watkins Glen, near the hamlets of Tyrone and Bradford, in the Allegheny Plateau. It covers approximately 9,085 acres in the towns of Orange, Tyrone, and Reading in Schuyler County.

Among its many attractions is the Six Nations Trail System, approximately 35 miles long. A portion of the trail system is located on Goundry Hill State Forest. It is open for horse use in the summer months, and snowmobile use when there is sufficient snow cover. Foot travel is encouraged all year round.

The main trail head for the system is the Sugar Hill Fire Tower and Recreation Area located near the north end of the Sugar Hill State Forest, off of Tower Hill Rd. At that location you will find parking, water, flush toilets, the fire tower, rangers cabin, picnic area and pavilion, 16 horse stalls, rec building, kiosks with sign-in sheets, an accessible horse mounting ramp, two radio towers, a couple of archery targets and field area for camping.

http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/37446.html

Sugar Hill State Forest Campsite Coordinates 🏕 🐎

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Explore this webpage for comprehensive maps and campsite listings within Sugar Hill State Forest, situated in the Finger Lakes region near Watkins Glen. Renowned for its equestrian trails and mountain biking possibilities, this forest also intersects with the Finger Lakes Trails.

Equipped with coordinates and interactive maps, this invaluable resource assists in pinpointing free camping sites within this area. Uncover more about the region to enhance your exploration, ensuring a memorable experience amid its natural beauty. From the allure of equestrian trails to the thrill of mountain biking routes and the Finger Lakes Trails, Sugar Hill State Forest offers a diverse range of outdoor activities for all to enjoy.

Free campsites are available for stays of up to 3 nights. Simply register on-site by signing the log book. For longer stays of 4 to 14 nights, contact the DEC Region 8 Bath Office during their operating hours (M-F, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM) at (607) 622-8282 or region8@dec.ny.gov to request a free permit.

Here are the coordinates to the campsites.


   


NameDescriptionNotesLatitudeLongitude
1 Tower Area Campsite#1 42.3868508079723-77.0033564547783
2 Tower Area Campsite#2 42.3866442287727-77.0033822152506
3 Tower Area Campsite#3 42.3864639920396-77.0033635495228
4 Tower Area Campsite#4 42.3862833428498-77.0033685808509
6 Tower Area Campsite#6 42.386387348997-77.0029946864047
7 Tower Area Campsite#7Water Spigot42.3862370801033-77.0029985287376
8 Tower Area Campsite#8 42.3861734193137-77.003166784239
9 Tower Area Campsite#9 42.3865302803854-77.0027707543571
10 Tower Area Campsite#10 42.3861779212511-77.0028177471854
11 Tower Area Campsite#11 42.3864896808166-77.0025428626279
12 Tower Area Campsite#12 42.386122136377-77.0026163066674
13 Tower Area Campsite#13 42.3865438057378-77.0022831123144
14 Tower Area Campsite#14 42.386195258838-77.0023742768928
15 Tower Area Campsite#15 42.3860849947623-77.0021918714237
16 Tower Area Campsite#16 42.3860541128779-77.0019473250332
17 Tower Area Campsite#17 42.3860671182971-77.0017515936378
18 Tower Area Campsite#18Water Spigot42.386226464603-77.0016855292304
19 Tower Area Campsite#19Water Spigot42.3865569715304-77.0017003446791
20 Tower Area Campsite#20Water Spigot42.3866767087554-77.0017063052538
21 Tower Area Campsite#21Water Spigot42.3869433342594-77.0017190894415
22 Tower Area Campsite#22 42.3868316308635-77.0011615867452
23 Tower Area Campsite#23 42.3865865191587-77.001106379471
24 Tower Area Campsite#24 42.3863193084256-77.0012185947968
25 Tower Area Campsite#25 42.3861742601053-77.0012894260423
26 Tower Area Campsite#26 42.3860963967437-77.0015391367911
27 Tower Hill Cmpsite#27 42.3907655427657-76.9988721092714
28 Tower Hill Rd Campsite#28 42.3910797321534-76.9837920975243
29 Cr 23 Campsite#29 42.4023570878519-76.9758496629551
30 Tower Hill Rd Campsite#30 42.3902721886657-77.0028807356518
31 Tower Hill Rd Campsite#31 42.3904413584792-77.0036125118773
32 Seneca North Campsite#32 42.3847576397127-77.0052625526894
33 Maple Lane Campsite#33 42.3779066686613-77.0179033333715
34 Maple Lane Campsite#34 42.3734853366746-77.0214073314773
35 Maple Lane Campsite#35 42.3690875961503-77.0223501994882
36 Sugar Hill Road Campsite#36 42.3623013335723-77.0118293336207
37 Spencer Pond Campsite#37 42.4016911747852-77.0084235506782
38 Evergreen Hill Road Campsite#38 42.3547490565555-77.0073917279777
Cr 21 Campsite  42.3843480264464-76.9922894964248
Evergreen Hill Rd Campsite #1  42.3491716695934-77.0127316661659
Lower Evergreen Camping  42.3304466927625-77.0236097240433
Randall Road CampsiteLog Landing 42.3412383335045-77.0695449989935
Switzer Hill Road Campsite #2Log Landing 42.3406636026594-77.0649210396798
Templar Rd Campsite  42.3688377042101-76.9587191825894
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Sugar Hill Farm

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I had no idea that Sugar Hill is actually outside of the state forest until I looked at a map. Tower Hill is not Sugar Hill even though it's higher than its namesake. 

Taken on Friday July 30, 2021 at Sugar Hill State Forest.