East Otto State Forest
Managed by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
1,182 acres4.3 mi of trail
Spur 1Spur 2Spur 3site 13+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Photo: Pubdog · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in East Otto
Few parks or trails are on the map in East Otto
The biggest trail networks: East Otto State Forest (4.3 mi). 8% of East Otto’s land is conserved, about 2,037 acres. 1,255 acres are parks and preserves, 1,260 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
8%
2,037 acres · of 41.2 sq mi of land
Trails
18 mi
0.4 per sq mi of land
Park land
1,255 ac
1,260 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
12%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
2,041 ft
Crumb Hill
Lakes & rivers
3
1 beach
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
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is East Otto State Forest, with 4.3 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
2,037 conserved acres
8% of East Otto’s land. Who manages East Otto’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State conservation1,246 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits836 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)369 ac
Town or city5 ac
State Conservation Area · 1,243 acPrivate Conservation · 836 acConservation Easement · 369 acLocal Park · 5 acUnknown Easement · 3 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 372 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. Public access isn’t recorded for 2 of 11 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Otto State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 1,243 | Open |
| Zoar Valley Private Conservation | Land trusts & nonprofits | 836 | Closed |
| Town Of East Otto Land Local Park | Town or city | 5 | Unknown |
Things to do
14 places to go in East Otto
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in East Otto
Zoar Valley Beach
DirectionsPlaygrounds in East Otto
2 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Fishing spots in East Otto
1 fishing spot without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Scenic views in East Otto
1 scenic view without a name on the map.
Peaks in East Otto
Crumb Hill2,041 ft elevation
DirectionsBailey Hill2,008 ft elevation
DirectionsParker Hill1,985 ft elevation
DirectionsArmstrong Hill1,939 ft elevation
DirectionsMount Tug1,926 ft elevation
DirectionsHammond Hill1,673 ft elevation
DirectionsCobble Knob1,099 ft elevation
DirectionsPicnic areas in East Otto
1 picnic area without a name on the map.
Campgrounds in East Otto
Allegany Mountain Resort
DirectionsTrails & water
6 named trails and 3 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 8.3 mi
Spur 10.2 mi
Spur 20.1 mi
Spur 30.1 mi
site 130.1 mi
The Bathers0.1 mi
site 140.1 mi
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
2Basketball
2Tennis
1Softball
1Pickleball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
East Otto Union SchoolBuilding · listed 2004
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in East Otto: May, June, August and 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 | 15.3 | 15.0 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| High (°F) | 30 | 33 | 42 | 55 | 67 | 75 | 79 | 77 | 71 | 59 | 46 | 35 |
| Rain (in) | 3.7 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
February is the driest month (2.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 79 °F). 4.8 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in East Otto →
Next door
East Otto 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Otto | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Ashford | 6% | 0.3 | 12 | 5% | C+ |
| Concord | 3% | 0.3 | 84 | 58% | B |
| Collins | 5% | 0.3 | 123 | 32% | B |
| Otto | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Mansfield | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Ellicottville | 2% | 0.4 | 13 | 16% | C+ |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in East Otto
Where can I hike in East Otto?
The longest trail networks: East Otto State Forest, 4.3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on East Otto’s trails?
East Otto State Forest doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near East Otto?
20,377 acres of parks and open public land lie inside East Otto or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1,255 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from East Otto 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 →