New York's Top Five Chilling Bigfoot Encounters (2014-2021)
Posted Sunday, February 02, 2025
By Squatchable.com staff
New York is known for its bustling cities and iconic landmarks, but did you know that it also has a rich history of Bigfoot sightings? The YouTube channel Campfire Creepers - Stories Stranger Than Fiction has compiled a list of the top 5 Bigfoot sightings in New York, and I couldn't wait to share it with you.
Starting off at number five, we have the Allegany State Park encounter from August 2014. Hikers reported seeing a large, shadowy figure moving through the trees at dusk. The figure was described as bipedal, covered in dark fur, and had an imposing stature. The witnesses were left in awe of the creature's size and presence.
Coming in at number four, we have the Adirondack Mountains mystery from July 2017. A family camping near Lake Placid heard deep, gut-wrenching growls outside their tent. The next day, they discovered large footprints near their campsite that didn't match any known wildlife tracks.
At number three, we have the Catskill Mountains sighting from May 2019. A photographer capturing the early morning mist over the mountains caught a fleeting image of what appeared to be a large, hairy creature standing near a stream. The figure quickly vanished into the forest, leaving behind a series of intriguing photographs.
Coming in at number two, we have the Chautauqua Lake encounter from October 2015. Fishermen on a quiet morning reported seeing a large figure wading through the shallow waters of the lake. The creature was described as over 7 feet tall with matted fur and seemed to be searching for something before disappearing into the surrounding woods.
And finally, at number one, we have the Whitehall sighting from September 2021. This is the most detailed and compelling sighting to date. A group of night hikers in the dense forest surrounding the town of Whitehall reported a close encounter with a creature that matched the description of Bigfoot. The encounter lasted several minutes, and the creature was observed under the light of their headlamps. It stood upright on two legs, towering over 8 feet tall with reddish-brown fur and deep, intelligent eyes that seemed to study the group before it calmly turned and walked away into the darkness. This sighting was corroborated by physical evidence, including unusually large footprints found at the site the following day and broken tree branches at a height that suggested something of considerable size had passed through.
I am always excited to hear about new sightings and evidence of these elusive creatures. I encourage you to check out the full video on the Campfire Creepers - Stories Stranger Than Fiction YouTube channel and let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Do you think these sightings are credible? Have you had a Bigfoot sighting in your area? We would love to hear from you.