EXPLORE

Indian Fort Nature Preserve

About This Place

This forest, growing adjacent to the Genesee River, has a rich habitat and even richer history.  With multiple gullies and a creek on the preserve, a variety of plants and animals thrive here.  Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, this unique property was once the site of two wooden fence-like structures, or palisades, built by the Onon:dowa’ga:’ (pronounced: Oh-n’own-dough-wahgah), known today as the Seneca. 

Please help us keep this place beautiful: carry-in, carry-out.

Map

Address

3432 Jones Bridge Road, Geneseo
Livingston County, NY

Hours

Daily, Sun-up to Sun-down

Kayakers preparing to launch into the Genesee River.

Uses & Highlights

We welcome you to visit this property to walk, hike, fish and paddle.

Enjoy this preserve’s

  • 2 miles of hiking trails

  • Genesee River Access Site for fishing/small crafts

  • Views of the seasonal waterfall

Property Rule

  • Carry-in / Carry-out

  • Dogs must be leashed or under owner control

  • No firearms, hunting, or trapping

  • No fires, camping, swimming

  • No motorized vehicles

  • Fishing allowed only when following all NYS fishing laws

Our Management

Our primary goal is to provide quality and diverse habitat for wildlife. Secondary goals are to preserve the archeological features on the property, provide public access for recreation, and provide opportunities for hands on learning and research.

To fulfill our primary goal, we are working to remove invasive species from the property to allow for increased biodiversity and a healthier habitat.

Help Maintain This Preserve

Please contact us if you see issues out on the property or if you wish to help look after the trails and improve this place for others.

Research & Education

Please contact us if you are interested conducting research or educational visits to the property.

Frozen waterfall in snowy forest with bare trees and blue sky
Snow-covered trees surrounding a frozen lake in winter landscape
Three people standing near colorful kayaks on a rocky riverbank with lush greenery in the background.
Person walking in a snowy forest with bare trees during winter.
waterfall in forest canyon with rocks and trees
Sign reading "Indian Fort Nature Preserve, Genesee Valley Conservancy, Research Reserve" in a field under a blue sky.
Forest waterfall surrounded by trees and greenery
Winter forest with snow-covered ground and sun shining through bare trees.
Aerial view of a rural landscape with a river winding through forested and open grassy areas, bordered by farms and fields.
Waterfall in a lush green forest with overhanging branches.
Forest pathway covered with fallen autumn leaves and surrounded by trees with yellow foliage.
Wooden bench in a forest with autumn leaves covering the ground
Aerial view of rural landscape with fields, roads, and forested area during fall.

This nature preserve was made possible by a financial donation from an anonymous donor.

The land acquisition was supported with funding from the New York State Conservation Partnership Program and New York’s Environmental Protection Fund.