Sundown Wild Forest and Vernooy Kill State Forest - Unit Management Plan
The Sundown Wild Forest and Vernooy Kill State Forest are located in the southern Catskill Park, within Sullivan and Ulster Counties. The unit consists of several separated Forest Preserve parcels totaling approximately 30,700 acres, and the Vernooy Kill State Forest which is 3,600 acres. A fire tower is located on top of Red Hill, providing a 360-degree view of the surrounding area. Numerous streams including the Vernooy Kill and the Rondout Creek flow through the area.
For a description of recreational opportunities in the unit, please visit the Sundown Wild Forest recreation page and the Vernooy Kill State Forest recreation page.
DEC adopted a unit management plan (UMP) for the Sundown Wild Forest and Vernooy Kill State Forest in 2019. If you have questions about the UMP, please contact us at r3.ump@dec.ny.gov.
Sundown Wild Forest and Vernooy Kill State Forest Unit Management Plan (PDF) (10 MB)
