DROWNED LANDS SWAMP CONSERVATION AREA

653 Route 3, Ancram

FEATURES

• 2 trails with distinct terrain and ecology
• Woodlands, meadow, wetlands, and a hill known as “Old Croken”
• 113 acres
• Views of the Berkshire, Taconic and Catskill Mountain ranges
• Includes portions of the Drowned Land Swamp ecosystem, one of the largest wetland complexes in southeastern NY

653 Route 3, Ancram

From Route 22 North: Follow Route 22 south through Hillsdale and Copake. Turn right onto Route 3 and follow it as it bends to the left. Proceed past Wiltsie Bridge Road, Blodget Road, and pass over the Punch Brook.  The entrance to the conservation area is just past the Punch Brook on the left.  Look for the Drowned Lands Swamp Conservation Area sign.

From Route 82: Take Route 82 heading east into Ancram.  Proceed past the intersection of Routes 7 and 82, and take the next left onto Wiltsie Bridge Road.  Follow Wiltsie Bridge Road until it meets with Route 3 and take a right onto Route 3.  Follow Route 3 past Blodgett Road and over the Punch Brook.  The entrance to the conservation area is just past the Punch Brook, on the left.  Look for the Drowned Lands Swamp Conservation Area sign.
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Regulations

• CLC properties are open year-round, dawn to dusk.
• Admission is free.
• Park only in the designated parking area.
• Pets must be on leash at all times, except when swimming.
• “Carry in, carry out”. In an effort to minimize human impact on the conservation areas, no trash receptacles are located at the sites. Take your trash with you when you leave.
• Dog owners must remove dog waste from the site. Leaving dog waste on the site is harmful to wildlife and creates a major annoyance to site visitors and CLC maintenance staff. There are no trash receptacles located on the site.
• Camping and fires are prohibited.
• Motorized vehicles are not allowed unless they are part of an official CLC program.
• Fishing is permitted with NYS License.
• Limited hunting is allowed on some of the CLC properties as part of the overall management plans. Contact the Tony at 518.392.5252, ext. 201 or tony@clctrust.org if you are interested in finding out more about our hunting policies and regulations.
• Audio equipment or radio use is allowed with earphones only.
• Please respect the plants, animals, and artifacts at the sites as they make the properties special.