Kaaterskill Wild Forest

Kaaterskill Wild Forest is a 7,620-acre unit of Catskill Park in Greene and Ulster County in the northeast of the Forest Preserve.  The forest is a popular recreation area with many hiking trails, including sections of the Long Path and provides access to Kaaterskill Falls.  Dispersed camping is permitted in the forest and the North-South Lake Campground is adjacent to the forest.  In winter, trails are available for skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.

Map:

Points of Interest:

Kaaterskill Falls:

Kaaterskill Falls is a 230-foot waterfall in the forest.

Wildlife:

Indian pipe (Monotropa uniflora)

Wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)

Blog Entries:

01-Sep-2021: New York Waterfalls

External Links:

NY Department of Environmental Conservation website: https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/50755.html