Beech House Creek Wildlife Refuge

Adjacent to Shuman Point Natural Area is the 60-acre Beech House Creek Wildlife Refuge. Here visitors may photograph some evidence of beaver activity and water fowl. Mallards and Wood Ducks nest here. Nesting boxes have been installed by PPL. Great blue heron, hawks, mink, raccoons and otter may be seen.

It's possible to explore these wetlands, although no official trail has been designated. Hunting, fishing, trapping and camping are prohibited at Beech House Creek.

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Directions to Shuman Point Natural Area and Beech House Creek

From Route 6
Follow Route 6 (East if coming from town of Hawley, West if coming from Milford area) to Route 590. Follow Route 590 West for approximately 2 miles. You will pass a restaurant named Crazy Fingers on your right. The entrance to Shuman Point Natural Area will be your next left. The 60 acre Beech House Creek Wildlife Refuge is just ahead on Route 590 on the right. Very limited parking (enough for about 2-3 vehicles) is available just off of Route 6 near the small Verizon building.

From Hamlin Area
From the Hamlin four corners (intersection of Routes 590 and 191), follow Route 590 East for approximately 12 miles. You will pass Lakeshore Drive on your right and then Beech House Creek Wildlife Refuge on your left. The entrance to Shuman Point Natural Area will be your next right.

GPS Coordinates: N41 27.031 W75 12.306

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