Hartwick State Forest
About
Hartwick State Forest covers 1,242 acres in Otsego County, about ten miles from Cooperstown and roughly forty miles from Utica. It is one of five state forests in the Leatherstocking Management Unit, a name that comes from James Fenimore Cooper’s Leatherstocking Tales. That literary link fits, since Cooper’s family founded Cooperstown.
The forest is a popular destination for snowmobilers, hunters and other outdoor recreation users, with winter activities and hunting and fishing among its draws. Open state land like this appeals to anyone who prefers woods and quiet trails to crowded attractions.
What to Know
- The forest covers 1,242 acres in Otsego County.
- It is about ten miles from Cooperstown and about forty miles from Utica.
- It is one of five state forests in the Leatherstocking Management Unit.
- Snowmobilers and hunters are among its most frequent visitors.
- The forest is featured by This Is Cooperstown.
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