WMS Map: Woodland Valley - DEC Campground

About Woodland Valley - DEC Campground ....

Nestled at the foot of Slide Mountain, the tallest peak in the Catskills, and surrounded by Panther, Cornell, and Wittenberg Mountains is Woodland Valley Campground. The campground offers 70 tent and trailer sites, a picnic area with tables and grills, flush toilets, hot showers, a trailer dump station and a recycling center. Woodland Valley Campground serves as the trailhead for both Slide-Wittenberg Trail and Woodland Valley-Denning Trail. Area attractions include the Village of Phoenicia which offers tubing on the Esopus Creek (famous for its trout fishing), a railroad museum, train rides on the Catskill Mountain Railroad, fine shops, antiques and restaurants. $20 a night. https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24501.html

Helpful Hint: While I suggest you look on blog for a downloadable PDF Map, you should be able to print or save this map by clicking the print button on the map above.

Data Sources

Road Trip to Coal Country by Nate Matthews - You can download the KMZ File used in creation of this map.

NY Aerial (2021) - High-resolution aerial photography from NYSGIS, photos taken with leaves off in spring time between the years 2021 – Capital Region and Catskills only. NYSGIS. WMS Service: https://orthos.its.ny.gov/ArcGIS/services/wms/Latest/MapServer/WMSServer, Layer: 0,1,2,3

DEC State Campgrounds - NYS DEC. Download KMZ File / Download GeoJSON File
ArcMap FeatureService: https://services6.arcgis.com/DZHaqZm9cxOD4CWM/ArcGIS/rest/services/Campsites/FeatureServer/0

3DEP Elevation Hillshade. LIDAR and legacy USGS DRG Topo Derived hillshades used as a background. DEM - WMS Service: https://elevation.nationalmap.gov/arcgis/services/3DEPElevation/ImageServer/WMSServer, Layer: 3DEPElevation:Hillshade Gray

Full List of WMS and ArcMap Services - CSV Spreadsheet with all web map services currently used on the blog.

More about East Branch Sacandaga River...

Stretching between Wevertown and Wells along NY 8, the East Branch of Sacandaga River offers a picturesque route hosting roadside campsites and trailheads to secluded spots. While proximity to a well-maintained state highway makes these campsites accessible during shoulder seasons and winter (with snow shovel), traffic noise can be a drawback. The river features noteworthy sites like Griffin Falls, Cod Pond, the captivating Stewart Creek, the ruins of Fox Lair Camp, the East Branch Trail leading to East Branch Falls, and scenic Eleventh Mountain. This scenic drive intertwines nature and exploration, inviting travelers to discover hidden gems along the East Branch of Sacandaga River.

Maps and Interactives

Woodland Valley – DEC Campground
Where I camped this past weekend
Original Routing of Route 8 Along East Branch Sacandaga
Old Fox Lair Site
Georgia Creek Trail
Foxlair
Fox Lair Estate – 1954 Thirteenth Lake Topo
Camping Opporunities Along East Branch Sacanadaga River
Always been a bit curious about the old routing of NY 8 through Fox Lair
Fox Lair Campsites On Former Fox Lair Estate – Overlaid On Aerial Photo From 1942
Fox Lair
East Branch Sacandaga River
Percent of Land Forested – New York State Counties in 2021
Fox Lair Campsites
East Branch Sacandaga River – NY 8
East Branch Gorge Trail
Eagle Pond Trail
Cod Pond Trailhead Camping Opporunities

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *