Chazy Highlands Wild Forest
The Chazy Highlands Wild Forest (CHWF) Management Unit is approximately 36,800 acres of state land in Clinton and Franklin Counties. Included in the UMP being written for the unit are 26,900 acres of wild forest, 8,600 acres of state forest, and 1,300 acres of wild life management area. Significant elevations are Dannemora Mountain at 2,212 feet, Ellenburg Mountain at 2,654 feet, and Averill Peak at 3,810 feet. The Chazy Highlands has very few developed recreational facilities. Recreational activities which occur in the unit include hunting, fishing, and hiking.
The Chazy Highlands is composed of scattered parcels of state lands that have been split from the Debar Mountain Wild Forest to create a new management unit. Portions of the unit are in the Towns of Altona, Bellmont, Black Brook, Dannemora, Duane, Ellenburg, Franklin, and Saranac. State Routes 3 and 374 bisect the area, providing access to the facilities and resources. Important local roads for access include County Route 26 (Old Route 99), Standish Road, and Plank Road.
Map of the Chazy Highlands Wild Forest (521 Kb pdf)
CHWF Statistics
- State Lands - 36,800 acres
- Major Bodies of Water - 2
- Elevation (minimum) - 800 feet
- Elevation (maximum) - 3,810 feet
- Trails (6) - 9.5 miles
- Designated Campsites - 2
- Boat Launches - 2
- Fishing Access Sites - 2
If you have questions and/or comments about this UMP, please email us at: mailto:r5ump@gw.dec.state.ny.us
