Wilcox Lake Wild Forest

Wilcox Lake Wild Forest is located in the southeastern part of the Central Adirondacks and is made up of approximately 140,000 acres of State Forest Preserve lands in Warren, Hamilton, Saratoga and Fulton Counties. Nearby communities include Stony Creek, Thurman, Bakers Mills, Day, Wells, Hope Falls, and Northville.

Wilcox Lake Wild Forest is bounded on the north by NY 8, on the east by the Hudson River, on the south by the Adirondack Park Blue Line, and on the west by NY 30. This wild forest offers many recreational opportunities, including hiking to the fire tower on Hadley Mountain, camping on Wilcox Lake, and ice fishing on Garnet Lake. With over forty-five miles of marked trails available, there are countless opportunities for hiking, skiing, and snowmobiling in the unit.

Didn’t Loose Power At My Campsite

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It was nice camping up in the wilderness this weekend on the East Branch of the Sacnandaga River. While much of the area was plunged into darkness after the high winds, the 120-volt power made by the inverter and accessory battery in my truck didn't drop a beat, staying bright all evening long.

Cold Blustery November Morning at Camp

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Sunday, November 6 was a rather chilly but bearable morning with light snow coming down as I camped at one of the campsites on the East Branch Sacanadaga River.