> Canonical: https://nyparks.org/parks/sterling-forest-state-park > Content revision: 2026-10-19T21:53:51.988Z [State parks](https://nyparks.org/types/state-park)[Orange](https://nyparks.org/counties/orange)[Rockland](https://nyparks.org/counties/rockland) # Sterling Forest State Park Orange · Rockland · New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation PLAN YOUR VISIT ## The practical details. **Managing agency**: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation **Address**: 116 Old Forge Road Tuxedo, NY 10987 **Telephone**: [(845) 351-5907](tel:8453515907) [Official park information](https://parks.ny.gov/visit/state-parks/sterling-forest-state-park) We have not yet verified hours, entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling. Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks. ## Weather & forecast National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=41.19834059&lon=-74.25616581) ## About Sterling Forest State Park Sterling Forest State Park is listed in official public-land records for Orange · Rockland, New York and is managed by New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Our research into visitor facilities is ongoing. Check the managing agency’s information for public entrances, permitted activities, and current access. ## Activities & facilities [Biking ↗](https://nyparks.org/activities/biking)[Horseback riding ↗](https://nyparks.org/activities/horseback-riding)[Fishing ↗](https://nyparks.org/activities/fishing)[Hiking ↗](https://nyparks.org/activities/hiking)[Hunting ↗](https://nyparks.org/activities/hunting)[Cross-country skiing ↗](https://nyparks.org/activities/cross-country-skiing)Equestrian TrailsGift ShopHiking TrailsIce FishingNature CenterSnowshoeing, X-Country SkiingVisitor Center Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area. ## Mapped hiking trails. OpenStreetMap routes that intersect recorded park boundaries. Distances cover each route’s mapped New York portion, which may extend beyond this park. Check official maps and current access rules. - [Allis Trail ↗](https://nyparks.org/trails/allis-trail-osm-7726815)3.6 mapped mi - [Appalachian Trail ↗](https://nyparks.org/trails/appalachian-trail-osm-2007688)86.8 mapped mi - [Appalachian Trail Connector ↗](https://nyparks.org/trails/appalachian-trail-connector-osm-7727779)0.5 mapped mi - [Bare Rock Trail ↗](https://nyparks.org/trails/bare-rock-trail-osm-7301314)3.6 mapped mi - [Bare Rock Vista Trail ↗](https://nyparks.org/trails/bare-rock-vista-trail-osm-7301312)under 0.1 mapped mi - [Doris Duke Trail ↗](https://nyparks.org/trails/doris-duke-trail-osm-7720101)3.5 mapped mi - [Fire Tower Connector Trail ↗](https://nyparks.org/trails/fire-tower-connector-trail-osm-7303998)0.5 mapped mi - [Fire Tower Trail ↗](https://nyparks.org/trails/fire-tower-trail-osm-7303999)4.4 mapped mi - [Furnace Loop ↗](https://nyparks.org/trails/furnace-loop-osm-7727781)0.8 mapped mi - [Highlands Trail ↗](https://nyparks.org/trails/highlands-trail-osm-6335422)41.9 mapped mi - [Hogback Connector ↗](https://nyparks.org/trails/hogback-connector-osm-7743167)0.5 mapped mi - [Indian Hill Loop ↗](https://nyparks.org/trails/indian-hill-loop-osm-7727766)3.6 mapped mi - [Lakeville Ironworks Trail ↗](https://nyparks.org/trails/lakeville-ironworks-trail-osm-7304192)0.4 mapped mi - [Long Meadow Extension ↗](https://nyparks.org/trails/long-meadow-extension-osm-7727586)1.8 mapped mi - [Long Swamp Trail ↗](https://nyparks.org/trails/long-swamp-trail-osm-7754558)2.8 mapped mi - [McKeags Meadow Connector ↗](https://nyparks.org/trails/mckeags-meadow-connector-osm-7112168)0.5 mapped mi - [McKeags Meadow Trail ↗](https://nyparks.org/trails/mckeags-meadow-trail-osm-6811118)3.1 mapped mi - [Pine Meadow Connector ↗](https://nyparks.org/trails/pine-meadow-connector-osm-7726822)0.3 mapped mi - [Pine Meadown Trail ↗](https://nyparks.org/trails/pine-meadown-trail-osm-7726836)1.3 mapped mi - [Red Back Hike Trail ↗](https://nyparks.org/trails/red-back-hike-trail-osm-6784029)6.3 mapped mi - [Sapphire Trail ↗](https://nyparks.org/trails/sapphire-trail-osm-7727635)2.1 mapped mi - [Sterling Ridge Trail ↗](https://nyparks.org/trails/sterling-ridge-trail-osm-7303935)5.5 mapped mi - [Townsend Trail ↗](https://nyparks.org/trails/townsend-trail-osm-7727587)2.2 mapped mi - [Warbler Trail ↗](https://nyparks.org/trails/warbler-trail-osm-7727769)0.4 mapped mi - [West Valley Trail ↗](https://nyparks.org/trails/west-valley-trail-osm-7301313)4.4 mapped mi - [Wildcat Mountain Trail ↗](https://nyparks.org/trails/wildcat-mountain-trail-osm-7727621)2.7 mapped mi [All mapped hiking routes ↗](https://nyparks.org/trails) Trail data © [OpenStreetMap contributors](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright) · [ODbL](https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/) ## Find your way. Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions. [Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://parks.ny.gov/visit/state-parks/sterling-forest-state-park) ## Read before you roam. [THE FIELD GUIDE ### Plan a New York park day Find a destination, check its managing agency, and confirm the entrance, reservations, notices and weather. Read the guide](https://nyparks.org/guides/planning-a-new-york-park-day) ## Sources & verification Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 27, 2026. - [New York State Parks visitor directory](https://parks.ny.gov/visit/state-parks) · Oct 27, 2026 [Suggest a correction](https://nyparks.org/about#corrections) · [Markdown version](https://nyparks.org/parks/sterling-forest-state-park.md) ## Nearby parks. Within 35 miles in a straight line. Travel distances and entrances vary. [All parks](https://nyparks.org/parks) [Rockland ### Lake Sebago Beach - Harriman State Park Boating · Fishing](https://nyparks.org/parks/lake-sebago-beach-harriman-state-park) [Rockland ### Sebago Cabin Camp - Harriman State Park Biking · Camping](https://nyparks.org/parks/sebago-cabin-camp-harriman-state-park) [Rockland ### Lake Welch Beach - Harriman State Park Boating · Fishing](https://nyparks.org/parks/lake-welch-beach-harriman-state-park)