Sterling Forest State Park fire - anyone know what areas were affected?

[mazzgolf]

Does anyone know the areas that were burned in Sterling Forest State Park? I was trying to find a map with the areas highlighted or something like that.. I'm curious if anyone knows?

A few times last year, I made the long drive from south Jersey to hunt and hike all through some of that area, and loved it (never been there before). I put waypoints and trail markers on my phone app so when I go back I can remember where I've been. I'm curious if where I've been is now burned. I was mainly just east of Sterling Lake, the trails that are north and south of Long Meadow Rd.

[Bucksnbows]

25 minutes ago, mazzgolf said:

Does anyone know the areas that were burned in Sterling Forest State Park? I was trying to find a map with the areas highlighted or something like that.. I'm curious if anyone knows?

A few times last year, I made the long drive from south Jersey to hunt and hike all through some of that area, and loved it (never been there before). I put waypoints and trail markers on my phone app so when I go back I can remember where I've been. I'm curious if where I've been is now burned. I was mainly just east of Sterling Lake, the trails that are north and south of Long Meadow Rd.

Google Jennings Creek fire map and all the info you want will be there. 

[ChevyZr297]

From memory of a map I saw.

[Versatile Hunter]

13 minutes ago, blackbeltbill said:

  And most definitely South of the NY Border as well.

Is Sterling still closed?

[ATbuckhunter]

I was told by the office that only half of sterling was ever closed

[Versatile Hunter]

Looks like they just emailed:

To all Sterling Forest State Park hunters,

 

The outstanding efforts of the forest fire crews and the precipitation we have received over the past two days has minimized the fire danger in Sterling Forest State Park. Starting 11/23/2024, we are re-opening sections of the park to hunting and other outdoor activities.

 

All Sterling Forest State Park lands South of State Route 17a and West of Long Meadow Road (County Route 84) will remain CLOSED to all outdoor activities until further notice.

 

We thank you for your continued cooperation and understanding. Any questions, please contact the Park Office at 845-351-5907.