Environment DEC
From the July 2010 issue
Improvements Made at Lake George HRSMA
Acting to protect natural resources and to curtail illegal and unsafe activities, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has made a number of changes at the Hudson River Special Management Area (HRSMA) in Lake George. These changes will improve the outdoor experience for families and small groups and continue universal access to a number of campsites.
The "Bear Slide" is part of the Lake George Wild Area.
Also known as the "Hudson River Rec Area" or the "Buttermilk Area," the HRSMA is a 5,500-acre section of forest preserve located on the eastern shore of the Hudson River, straddling the boundary of the towns of Lake Luzerne and Warrensburg in Warren County. Designated "Wild Forest" under the Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan, the HRSMA is a popular location for camping, swimming, picnicking, boating, tubing, horseback riding, hiking, hunting and fishing.
The steps taken will ensure opportunities for people to enjoy these and other outdoor recreational activities. In addition, DEC forest rangers will continue to educate users, enforce violations of the law, and ensure the proper and safe use of the area.
Visitors to the Lake George HRSMA should be aware of and comply with the following:
- Camping and fires are permitted at designated sites only.
- Cutting of standing trees, dead or alive, is prohibited.
- Motor vehicles are permitted only on open roads and at designated parking areas.
- "Pack it in, pack it out." Take all garbage and possessions with you when you leave.
- A permit is required from the forest ranger if you have ten or more people in your group or you are camping for more than three consecutive nights.
Additional information and a map of the Hudson River Special Management Area can be found on DEC's website.
