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DEC Announces Temporary Closure of Access Road in
Independence River Wild Forest in Town of Greig
Published: May 07, 2026 at 02:45 p.m.
By: Press Release
from NYS EC
DEC Announces Temporary Closure of Access Road in
Independence River Wild Forest
Big Otter Lake Road Closed to Motorized Vehicles
Following Spring Washout
The New York
State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the
temporary closure of Big Otter Lake Road to motorized vehicles, in the town
of Greig, Lewis County. The road, which provides access to Big Otter Lake
in the Independence River Wild Forest, sustained
damage from a spring washout.
The road remains
open for non-motorized use. Visitors should use caution when crossing
damaged sections of the roadway. DEC advises the public to use the Pine
Lake Trailhead parking area when accessing the road.
When crossing
through private land, visitors should remain on the town road and respect
neighboring landowners.
Questions
regarding the closure can be directed to Michael
Giocondo at the DEC Region 6 Lowville Office at (315) 376-3521.
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