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Rattlesnake Hill State Wildlife Management Area
State Park Information
State Park Overview
The Rattlesnake Hill Wildlife Management Area is a 5,100 acre upland tract, situated approximately eight miles west of Dansville, New York. Roughly two-thirds of the area lies in southern Livingston County, while the remaining third lies in northern Allegany County. The tract was purchased in the 1930s under the Federal Resettlement Administration and is one of several such areas turned over to DEC for development as a wildlife management area.
The area is appropriately named after the Timber Rattlesnake, which may be occasionally found in the more remote sections of the "Hill".
The area offers an interesting blend of upland habitats such as mature woodland, overgrown fields, conifer plantations, old growth apple orchards and open meadows.
The area is inhabited by a variety of game species and is open to public hunting. The white-tailed deer, wild turkey, ruffed grouse, grey squirrel, cottontail rabbit and woodcock are found on the area. An occasional snowshoe hare may be observed adjacent to thick creek bottom brush or conifer plantation habitats.
A number of small marsh units have been developed and provide limited hunting for waterfowl. Some of the areas furbearing species such as mink, beaver and raccoon may be occasionally viewed at these marsh units.
Several of the deeper water impoundments are stocked annually with trout, while those portions of Sugar Greek, Hovey Brook and Canaseraga Creek which are on or adjacent to the management area are known trout waters.
More Info
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Area Attractions
Several small campsites are available for use by organized educational groups by special permit.
Barricaded access roads are closed to unauthorized mechanical vehicles and are available as foot trails throughout the area.
Additional uses of the area besides hunting and fishing include trapping, hiking, cross-country skiing, bird watching, nature study, horseback riding and picnicking.
Area Campgrounds
Sun Valley Campsites
10740 Poags Hole Rd
Arkport, NY
(607) 545-8388
Sugar Creek Glen Campground
11288 Poags Hole Rd
Dansville, NY
(585) 335-6294
Conesus Lake Campgrounds
5609 E Lake Rd
Conesus, NY
(585) 346-5472
Tamarack Camp Ground
7427 Canadice Rd
Springwater, NY
(585) 669-2252
Woodstream Campsite
5440 School Rd
Gainesville, NY
(585) 493-5643
Four Winds Recreational Resort
7350 Tenefly Rd
Portageville, NY
(585) 493-2794
Area Fishing Related Businesses
Award Winning Lane's Taxidermy Studio
9161 Ricketts Road
Dansville, NY
(585) 335-8580
Area Resorts and Lodging
Swain Ski & Snowboard Ctr
2275 County Road 24
Swain, NY
(607) 545-6511
Econo Lodge
7462 Seneca Rd N
Hornell, NY
(607) 324-0800
Comfort Inn
1 Canisteo Sq
Hornell, NY
(607) 324-4300
Rattlesnake Hill State Wildlife Management Area