Whitney Point Multiple Use Area

Whitney Point, Broome County

Located on the Otselic River, the huge Whitney Point Multiple Use Area is managed to promote habitat for many species of wild mammals, birds and fish. Small marshes with nest boxes for birds have even been built adjacent to Whitney Point Reservoir.

Wildlife to Watch

• Wild turkeys
• White-tailed deer
• Cottontail Rabbits
• Pheasants
• Tiger muskellunge
• Bullhead

Where to Watch

• Trails
• River

Recreational Opportunities

• Hiking
• Canoeing/kayaking
• Fishing
• Hunting
• Boat launch

Size

4,645 acres

Closest Town

Triangle and Whitney Point

Directions

Go to Google Maps, and enter your address for step-by-step directions to Whitney Point Multiple Use Area. (This link will open a page outside the DEC website. Hold the "Shift" key down, and click on the link to open it in a new window.)

Contact Information

Telephone: 570-275-9505

Website: Whitney Point Lake (leaves DEC website)

Ownership: US Army Corps of Engineers