Bear Swamp State Forest

If you are looking for trails less traveled in Central New York, this is the place to be. It is a little hilly, but not too difficult if a path. It feels like you have stepped into an ancient forest and a unicorn could be standing in a clearing right around the next bend. I highly recommend a visit here!

Great “roads” to play on with your 4x4. I would not drive a car into the forest even though the trails are considered roads on google maps.

I tell you what! If you like dirt, trees, the hyper occasional pebble and some beautiful trees… this is for you! It’s not yellow stone but it’s pretty nice. I saw at least 2.5 trees and it wasn’t bad at all. This’ll be great for the whole family. Also great view of the sky, can’t say I’ve seen a better view. It was very sky like. So come on down. Nature is waiting. And it’s wild.

Great state land reserve. Trails for hiking, snow shoeing, cross country skiing and mountain biking. As part of state forest system, hunting is permitted and productive. Terrain varies with marsh, dense wooded areas, and significant changes in elevation.

Some of the best trails for any off roader! So much fun to explore and find new and exciting paths(as long as it's not private property, of course.)

Mostly as advertised, fairly swamp, but very no bears in sight.

Great place to run/hike but pretty flat overall.

The hiking trails are beautiful and quiet, both in the summer and the winter. I like driving through the dirt roads throughout, it's a peaceful drive with some hills and muddy sections that are fun to 4wd through.

I love the beauty and quiet found in this area.

Wonderful place right on my doorstep.

3.4 Yellow trail....snow was perfect. Only saw 3 snowmobiles and 2 x-country skiers.

Its a swamp area. It is a wild area where it is pleasant to visit and hike around or explore. Please carry out any trash you bring in with you.

It's a forest. There's not much to say, except: STOP decimating it's beauty! The once tree lined road is now open and ugly.

Very disappointed, no turndown service. Front desk was rude. Worst hotel ever. Never staying with Holiday Inn again.

Love this place

The trails and views are amazing!

Good hunting, hiking and cross country skiing.

Because I know where most of the trails lead.

Peaceful and quiet, way off the beaten path.

Great mountain biking and hiking.

Great place to Mountain Bike