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Roseboom

Bear Swamp State Forest

About

Bear Swamp State Forest is a 1,750-acre stretch of public forest near Roseboom, a hamlet in northeastern Otsego County. It’s a mix of natural and planted forest, open to the public as a quiet place for a walk or a winter outing, away from the busier attractions around Cooperstown.

The forest’s centerpiece is the 44-acre Bear Swamp Pond. A short foot trail, about two-tenths of a mile, leads to the pond’s northwest shore, and a network of snowmobile trails crisscrosses the property in winter. The forest is dominated by trees, with both natural and planted species.

What to Know

  • The forest covers 1,750 acres.
  • Bear Swamp Pond is the main feature, at 44 acres.
  • A foot trail of about 0.2 miles leads to the northwest shore of the pond.
  • Snowmobile trails run through the forest in winter.

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