Arctic China State Forest
Nature preserve
1,120 acres2.8 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Deposit
Few parks or trails are on the map in Deposit
The biggest trail networks: Arctic China State Forest (2.8 mi), Steam Mill State Forest (1.2 mi). 15% of Deposit’s land is conserved, about 4,046 acres. 3,352 acres are parks and preserves, 2,608 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
15%
4,046 acres · of 43.0 sq mi of land
Trails
9.8 mi
0.2 per sq mi of land
Park land
3,352 ac
2,608 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
63%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
2,037 ft
Michigan Hill
Lakes & rivers
4
3 boat launches
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
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The longest trail network is Arctic China State Forest, with 2.8 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Steam Mill State Forest
Nature preserve
772 acres1.2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Barbour Brook State Forest
Nature preserve
101 acres0.3 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Columbia Lake State Forest
Managed by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
693 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
All 7 parks & preserves
Arctic China State Forest1,120 acres · 2.8 mi of trail
Steam Mill State Forest772 acres · 1.2 mi of trail
Barbour Brook State Forest101 acres · 0.3 mi of trail
Michigan Hill State Forest586 acres · 0.2 mi of trail
Columbia Lake State Forest693 acres · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Johnny Brook Unit114 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Warner Field7 acres
DirectionsWho protects it
4,046 conserved acres
15% of Deposit’s land. Who manages Deposit’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State conservation3,306 ac
Town or city727 ac
County13 ac
State Conservation Area · 3,291 acLocal Other or Unknown · 727 acState Recreation Area · 15 acLocal Park · 13 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. Public access isn’t recorded for 3 of 10 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic China State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 1,125 | Open |
| Steam Mill State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 777 | Open |
| Columbia Lake State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 696 | Open |
| Cannonsville Fishing Access Area Local Other or Unknown | Town or city | 619 | Unknown |
| Michigan Hill State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 591 | Open |
| Johnny Brook Local Other or Unknown | Town or city | 109 | Unknown |
| Barbour Brook State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 102 | Open |
| County of Delaware Land Local Park | County | 13 | Unknown |
| West Branch Delaware River State Recreation Area | State conservation | 11 | Open |
| Lower West Branch Delaware River Fishing Access State Recreation Area | State conservation | 4 | Open |
Things to do
7 places to go in Deposit
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Deposit
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Boat launches in Deposit
Bernie's Private Drift Boat LaunchFee
DirectionsRiver Road Boat Launch
DirectionsPlus 1 boat launch without a name on the map.
Fishing spots in Deposit
Lower West Branch Delaware River Fishing Access
DirectionsPeaks in Deposit
Michigan Hill2,037 ft elevation
DirectionsRed Hill1,759 ft elevation
DirectionsTrails & water
4 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
2Baseball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Deposit: May to September
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.4 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.6 | 15.2 | 15.0 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| High (°F) | 32 | 34 | 43 | 57 | 68 | 76 | 80 | 79 | 72 | 60 | 47 | 36 |
| Rain (in) | 3.0 | 2.6 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 |
February is the driest month (2.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 80 °F). 4.6 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Deposit →
Next door
Deposit and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deposit | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Sanford | 11% | 0.1 | 2,746 | 49% | B+ |
| Tompkins | 26% | 0.3 | 3,035 | 10% | B+ |
| Masonville | 23% | 0.4 | 6,511 | 36% | A− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Deposit
Where can I hike in Deposit?
The longest trail networks: Arctic China State Forest, 2.8 miles; Steam Mill State Forest, 1.2 miles; Barbour Brook State Forest, 0.3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Deposit’s trails?
Arctic China State Forest and Steam Mill State Forest don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Deposit?
35,545 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Deposit or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 3,352 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Deposit neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →