Stewart State Forest

Stewart State Forest
Map showing the location of Stewart State Forest
Map showing the location of Stewart State Forest
LocationOrange County, New York, US
Nearest cityNewburgh
Coordinates41°29′35″N 74°09′36″W / 41.493°N 74.160°W / 41.493; -74.160
Area6,700 acres (2,700 ha)
Established1999
Governing bodyNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Stewart State Forest is a state forest in Orange County, New York, United States. It is located West of Stewart International Airport and North of Rock Tavern. It comprises a mix of wetlands, fields and forest.

It offers 22 miles (35 km) of gravel roads and 18 miles (29 km) of hiking trails.[1] Activities include hiking, biking, horseback riding, hunting, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, bird watching and fishing.

Wildlife includes white-tailed deer, coyotes, bobcats, wild turkeys, great blue herons and hawks.

  1. ^ "Stewart State Forest". New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Retrieved June 29, 2022.