Approximately 25 acres of the 310-acre Camp Saratoga is owned by the Town of Wilton, which includes 5 miles of Trails for your Hiking Pleasure, Beautiful Delegan Pond for Fishing, Cabins and a Pavillion for Community and Group Activities.
Each location offers it's own environmental benefits for public enjoyment.
Residents should feel free to explore and enjoy the many benefits of these locations.
Town-wide trail map depicts the locations of existing and proposed trails throughout the Town of Wilton. Currently, the Town offers are just over 25 miles of trails. With recent development dedicating more open space to the Town there is potential for another 30 miles of future trails. Please note that proposed trail locations are subject to change.
The Fox parcel offers an interesting and visually dynamic combination of sandy uplands and pine barren vernal ponds, a designated rare community in New York State. The Fox parcel is open to the public from dawn to dusk. Unleashed dogs, dumping, unauthorized vehicles, unauthorized fires, camping, horseback riding, hunting, fishing and trapping are prohibited.
The 145-acre parcel is primarily wooded with wetlands and vernal pools. The woods reveal old logging roads and stumps that are clues to the land’s history. The western portion of this property encompasses part of Miller Swamp, the largest wetland in the Town of Wilton.
Includes approximately 1.9 miles of trails.
Old Gick Farm is not owned by the Town of Wilton, however, it is available for public use.
135 acres, 1.75 miles of trail owned by NYS DEC. This trailhead is on Route 50, approximately 3.8 miles north of I-87 Exit 15. There is a sign and parking area on your left as you head north.
Opdahl Farm is not owned by the Town of Wilton, however, it is available for public use.
35 acres, 1 mile of trail owned by The Nature Conservancy. This trail begins on Ballard Road, approximately 1 mile east of I-87 Exit 16. There is an access drive before the old barn on the right hand side. Parking is in a cleared field.
In 2005, Rotary Clubs around the world completed service projects to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Rotary International. The Wilton Rotary Club created this interactive walking trail guide of Camp Saratoga to promote the opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation available at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park.
