The state Department of Environmental Conservation is encouraging new and returning visitors to Salmon River Falls Unique Area in Oswego County to follow site-specific rules and signage to prevent potential injuries and ensure sustainable use of this sensitive natural area. Visitors may be ticketed for entering restricted areas or violating regulations.
DEC continues to observe an increase in visitation to Salmon River Falls Unique Area and its focal point, the 110-foot waterfall located upstream of DEC’s Salmon River Fish Hatchery. Salmon River Falls site-specific regulations include:
- The area is open to the public from sunrise to sunset;
- Access to restricted areas is prohibited including within 15 feet of the falls edge, all cliff faces, and falling rock zones;
- Swimming and wading in the plunge pool is prohibited;
- Pets must be leashed and under control at all times;
- Camping, open fires, rock climbing, and the possession of alcoholic beverages, glass containers, or paint while on the property is prohibited;
- Parking is limited to designated areas and off-road motor vehicle use is prohibited (including snowmobiles, cars, trucks, motorcycles, and ATVs);
- Visitors must carry out all trash and refuse; and
- Cutting of live trees, building of new trails, throwing projectiles, or causing anything to fall over the gorge is strictly prohibited.
DEC and partners continue to advance projects to enhance public access and safety at Salmon River Falls Unique Area. On the Gorge Trail, the Adirondack Mountain Club implemented a major restoration consisting of widening the trail to facilitate two-way traffic, widening and replacing portions of the upper stone staircase, and resurfacing the trail to improve drainage and tread. On the Falls Trail, DEC Operations staff resurfaced the trail and added additional drainage.
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