For free brochures, trail conditions, backcountry information and permits, fishing and hunting regulations and licenses, consult the DEC offices listed below.
Normal office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 4:45 pm.

DEC Headquarters
625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233, 518-457-7433

DEC Region 5 (Franklin, Essex, Hamilton, Warren, Fulton, Saratoga & Washington
Counties)
DEC Region 5 Headquarters, Route 86, Box 296, Ray Brook, NY 12977 518-897-1200
DEC Region 5 Sub-Offices
Main St. Extension, Northville, NY 12134 518-863-4545
Box 220, Warrensburg, NY 12885-0220 518-623-3671

DEC Region 6 (St. Lawrence, Lewis, Herkimer, Jefferson and Oneida Counties)
DEC Region 6 Headquarters, 317 Washington St., Watertown, NY 13601 315-785-2263
DEC Region 6 Sub-Offices:
30 Court Street, Canton, NY 13617 315-386-4546
225 North Main St., Herkimer, NY 13350 315-866-6330
RD 3, Box 22A, Rt. 812, Lowville, NY 13367 315-376-3521

Park-wide Emergency Dispatch Telephone: 518-891-0235

Adirondack Fishing Hotlines
DEC Region 5 North: 518-891-5413
DEC Region 5 South, Warrensburg: 518-623-3682

Forest Preserve regulations are intended to preserve the environment and protect the safety of the user. Failure to comply may result in a ticketed violation punishable by fine. For more information and details contact your nearest DEC office and obtain the following booklets:
"Use of New York State’s Public Forest Lands" and "Tips for Using State Lands."

150 Foot Rule.
Camping within 150 feet of any road, trail, spring, stream or body of water except at camping areas designated by DEC is prohibited. Wash yourself and your dishes at least 150 feet from water sources. Bury human wastes under four inches of soil and leaf litter at least 150 feet from the trail or any water source.

Designated Campsites.
DEC designates backcountry campsites to keep use to previously disturbed areas, to mark locations where camping is acceptable, and to limit adverse impacts to resources and other campers. Designated sites are identified by DEC sign or disk. Outside of designated camping areas, backpackers may choose their own campsites provided they comply with the 150 foot rule noted above.

Camping Permits.
A permit is required if camping on state land in one location exceeding three consecutive nights or in a group of 10 or more (regardless of length of stay). The number of people per campsite may be limited in certain areas to reduce environmental and social impacts. (On canoe routes camping permits will not be issued to groups that exceed 12 persons. Groups from the same organization must camp at least .25 mile apart.) Free permits may be obtained from DEC forest rangers. However, no permit will be issued to anyone under the age of 18.

Special regulations apply for the Eastern High Peaks:
No camping permits are issued; group sizes for camping are limited to 8; day hiking group size limit is 15. Self-issued Visitor Use Permits (available at trail heads) are required to be carried for the duration of the stay. No campfires are allowed and all pets must be leashed.

Lean-tos.
Do not count on lean-to availability. Occasionally lean-tos will be relocated or removed
entirely. Often they are already occupied. A lean-to must be shared with anyone who wishes to use it, up to capacity. You may not occupy a lean-to for more than three consecutive nights unless you have a camping permit. Tents may not be set up inside lean-tos. No nails or other fasteners may be used to secure tarps or ropes to the lean-to.

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Whitney Area Group Size limits:
Little Tupper Lake - 8 people
Lake Lila - 9 people
Pharoah Lake Wilderness Area - 9 people
Siamese Ponds - 9 people

Mountain Bikes.
Bicycles are permitted on existing trails and roads on forest preserve lands classified as Wild Forest; unless specifically prohibited by DEC sign due to environmental damage, user conflicts or safety concerns. Bicycles are prohibited on forest preserve lands classified as Wilderness.

Hunting and Fishing Licenses.
Hunting and fishing is permitted on forest preserve lands in the Adirondack Park within
specified seasons. The Park is a patchwork of private and public lands, please respect
posted property. Applications for resident and nonresident big game licenses are available from local licensing agents. Contact the DEC for the name and address of the nearest vendor. Anglers under 16 years of age are not required to have a fishing license. For specific rules and regulations, limits, bait restrictions, maps and stocking lists contact any DEC office.

Visit the
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
website for more information.