Town of Forestport
There will be no Court or Court Clerk hours March 24th and March 26th.
The Town of Forestport is pleased to announce that we will be holding a 5k Road Race along with a 1 mile fun run in conjunction with Old Forestport Days this year! Details to follow!
The Town of Forestport is excited to announce we will once again be sponsoring a week at Camp Nazareth for Summer 2026! Applications for campers will be available starting Wednesday morning February 25th in the front hall of the Town Hall. Applications for children that reside in Forestport will be accepted beginning at 8:00 am on March 4th through March 11th, and beginning March 12th we will accept applications from anyone that owns property in Forestport provided there are slots still open. There is a $150 fee for each camper. Applications will not be considered complete without the fee.
Children must be ages 8-16 and have family that owns property within the Town of Forestport. Interested families may also get applications online at www.campnaz.org There is a limit of 20 kids this year, and slots will fill very quickly so don’t delay!
In New York State, it is illegal to plow, shovel, blow, or deposit snow from private property across or onto a public highway (roadway, shoulder, or ditch). This action is strictly prohibited by NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 1219 and NYS Highway Law Section 214. Violations can result in fines up to $1,000 per day, per occurrence.
Key Details Regarding Snow Plowing Laws:
• Safety Hazard: Depositing snow on a public road creates dangerous conditions for motorists, including reduced visibility and potential collisions.
• Liability: Both the property owner and the private plow operator can be ticketed.
• Prohibited Areas: Snow must not be pushed across the street or into the ditch/right-of-way area.
• Enforcement: Police and highway agencies may issue warnings or tickets for this activity.
It is required to keep snow from your driveway on your own property.
Forestport Sewer Customers- Please complete the income study mailed to you and return. We are trying to reduce the financial burden on the sewer district and this will help! All information is completely confidential.
A Defensive Driving Class is being held on Monday, May 4th and Tuesday, May 5th, 2026, from 12:30PM-4PM both days at the Forestport Town Hall. Sign-ups are with Mr. Chappell and he can be reached at 315-367-2149. It is first come, first serve.
$25- AARP Members
$30- Non AARP Members
Thank you all for participating in this years EXPO! Without you showing up, it wouldn’t be possible. This year we had 46 organizations and 106 people walk through the door. Next year, it should be even bigger yet!
Save the date for next year’s 4th Town of Forestport Community EXPO, September 30, 2026. The Mammogram van will be back and is attached. Thanks again and we hope to see you next year!

The Gateway to the Adirondacks
The Gateway to
the Adirondacks
Forestport is the youngest town in Oneida County and one of the largest in area. Located in the northeast corner nestled in the foothills of the Adirondacks, Forestport encompasses the hamlets of Otter Lake and Woodgate, as well as Forestport.
Originally known as Smith’s Mill, and later Williamsville as well as Punkyville, the town was officially renamed Forestport after splitting off Remsen in 1869, with incorporation taking place on March 18, 1870- population at the time was 1,276. With the Black River available for transportation, the early days of Forestport were earmarked by timber cutting, and the influx of timbermen in Forestport’s early days created a niche for saloons which sprang up as quickly as the mills themselves. Often times, bartenders kept a baseball bat behind the bar to aid in keeping order, and this practice spawned the phrase “there’s no law north of Remsen”.
Today Forestport’s population is 1,535 – not a marked increase since it’s inception, but seasonal visitors swell that number greatly. As the gateway to the southwestern Adirondacks, we are proud to welcome visitors and seasonal residents alike to relish in our beautiful landscapes, lakes and rivers – enjoying the slower pace of our rural community, and taking part in all that Forestport has to offer.
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Forestport is located minutes from world class outdoor recreation. Our town borders the largest State Park and Forest Preserve in the Lower 48, The Adirondacks. Whether hiking, biking, paddling, climbing, snowmobiling, or just enjoying our local swimming holes, there is an activity for everyone! To Find out more information about activities, check out our Events page.
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