Sundown Wild Forest and Vernooy Kill State Forest - Draft 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.
Public Comment Opportunities
The public comment period for the draft UMP is now closed, and the Department is developing a final UMP. If you have questions about the planning process, please contact us at r3.ump@dec.ny.gov.
Downloadable Documents
- Sundown Wild Forest / Vernooy Kill State Forest Draft Unit Management Plan - PDF (8.3 MB)
- Executive Summary - PDF (5.6 MB)
Original 1996 UMP
The Department originally adopted a UMP for the Sundown Wild Forest in 1996. This document continues to guide management of the Sundown Wild Forest until the Department adopts a revision to the UMP. There is currently no UMP for the Vernooy Kill State Forest. If you have questions about the current UMP or the UMP process, please e-mail us at r3.ump@dec.ny.gov.
1996 Sundown Wild Forest Unit Management Plan - PDF (7.4 MB)
