Map: Bates State Forest
Download a High Resolution JPEG Image of the Bates State Forest or an Adobe Acrobat Printable PDF of the Bates State Forest.
Bookmark my free Interactive GPS Map for your phone:
https://andyarthur.org/ny
... shows your location as a blue dot in relationship to campsites, trails, state land. This online map requires cell service, won't work in remote country, so also bring a paper map.
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Google Spreadsheet with Roadside, Primitive and Pay Campsites
More about Bates State Forest...
The 1,139-acre Bates State Forest was purchased for the people of New York State for reforestation, timber production, recreational use, watershed protection and wildlife habitat. Bates State Forest features hunting, trapping and primitive camping opportunities. Hiking is allowed on all state forests but there are no designated trails on this property.
http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/103073.html
... photos, maps and other content from from Schoharie County.