Earlville State Forest

Field Notes

The Earlville State Forest, also know as Madison 2 , is 634 acres and is located in the town of Lebanon about 2 miles west of the village of Earlville, at an elevation of nearly 1600 feet. There are 2 ponds on the forest. One is a shallow wetland type; the other is a 2 acre impoundment. Two locations along the truck trail are often used for camping. One is near a spring which has potable water. Songbirds stop off here during their spring and fall migrations. The forest is used by hunters seeking deer, turkey and gray squirrel. There is no winter access.

State Forest Regulations

Anyone enjoying the use of Earlville State Forest must observe the following rules which protect them and the forest environment:

Do not litter. Carry out what you carry in. Burying of refuse is prohibited.
If you build a fire, do so with care and use wood from dead and downed trees only. Never leave a fire unattended.
All motorized vehicles are restricted to access roads posted as motor vehicle trails. Off road use of motorized vehicles, such as ATVs, trail bikes and four-wheel drives is not allowed, except where specifically permitted by signs, posted notice or by DEC permit.
Camping for more than three nights or in a group of ten or more requires a permit from a Forest Ranger. Camping is prohibited within 150 feet of water, roads or trail.
No permanent structures should be established, including tree stands or blinds.

Directions

Travel north from the traffic light in Earlville approximately 1 mile. Turn left (west) onto Lebanon Road and go 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Partridge Road and up the hill to the State forest.

Important Numbers

State Forest Office (M-F 8 am-4 pm): 607-674-4036

Forest Ranger (Evenings, Weekends and Holidays): 315-655-5643

Emergencies: 911