0WP State Route 26, Georgetown, NY 13832

Ideal Maple Syrup & Hunting Land borders 3090 acres NYS Forest

With over 32 acres of woods adjoining 3,090 acres of the Muller Hill State Forest, you can own this perfectly situated property with ready access to thousands of pristine acres for the avid outdoor enthusiast at a very affordable price. The land is heavily wooded with two natural springs and features a mix of hardwoods, predominantly maple, and an east facing slope, making it ideal for maple sap collection. There is also a nice mix of maple and cherry for future timber income potential. The property slopes up from the road and features a good trail system, accessible by ATVs, and follows through to the top of the property. With the adjoining NYS Forest, area farms, ag fields and water sources, this diverse woodlot offers excellent Whitetail Deer habitat with benches, browse and bedding areas. In fact, there was a lot of deer and wild turkey sign when recently walked. This area of NYS is renowned for wildlife conversation and outstanding outdoor opportunities, including hunting, miles of trails for hiking & snowmobiling, as well as nature watching as it is uniquely located within a region of central NY surrounded by multiple State Forests and Wildlife Management Areas (see map in Photos). Fishing is available on the Otselic River at the public access site literally across the road from this property, as well as many other choices for freshwater fishing in the lakes, rivers and streams in the immediate area. Amenities are available nearby in Georgetown 4.5 miles, South Otselic 5.7 miles and Norwich less than a half hour. Additional restaurants, shopping and entertainment are available in Cortland 29 miles, Syracuse 40 miles and Binghamton 51 miles, while NYC (George Washington Bridge) is just 3.5 hours away. With power available at the road and good cell service on the property, this property would make a fantastic hunting, vacation or even year round home for the new owner.