Recreation
The Herkimer County area offers an inexhaustible number of leisure time activities. Whether indoor or outdoor, the opportunities for entertainment are practically endless. In addition to the many attractions found just minutes from home, residents are within an hour or two of every other region of the state except Long Island.
 Golf
There are over 40 golf courses, public and private in the Herkimer County area. There are both 9 and 1 8 hole courses, and half of them are par 70 or better courses. More than 6 driving ranges, one of them indoors, and around 15 miniature gold courses dot the landscape.
Hunting/Hiking
Part of the lure of Herkimer County is the ability to get out in the woods and back to nature. Miles and miles of trails crisscross the county and offer the hiker a wide variety of terrain and scenery to satisfy even the most discerning enthusiast. Hunting and trapping are a part of the history of our area. Native Americans and our early settlers began this proud tradition. Hunters are, of course, aware that this area was the home of Eliphalet Remington whose name still appears on guns made in Herkimer County. Deer, bear, rabbit, fox, beaver, wild turkey, pheasant and grouse all provide the hunter and trapper a challenge.
Winter Sports
Cross country skiing, downhill skiing, snowmobing, snowboarding and snowshoeing are all a part of winter in Herkimer County. There are literally hundreds of miles of groomed and maintained snowmobile trails as well as miles of both groomed and make-your-own trails for cross country skiing. McCauley Mountain in Old Forge offers a challenge as well as panoramic scenery for the downhill skier. There are also trails open for three and four wheel vehicles. There are many winter vehicle sales and service outlets throughout the County
Fishing/Boating
Lakes and streams abound in the County. The Fulton Chain of Lakes is a pleasure boat paradise with over 12 miles of continuous lake travel. The Erie Canal also offers boaters a unique journey back to old canal days. Canoeing, kayaking and rafting are also part of the many water sports. Fishing has a long history here. Lakes, streams and rivers abounds with native fish. The West Canada Creek is considered by many to be one of the best trout fishing streams in NY State. Brook and lake trout, bullheads, whitefish, large and small bass, perch and sun fish are plentiful in our streams and rivers.
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