Dispersed Camping in Albany County, New York
Showing 8 locations in Albany County.
Albany Airport Area Parking
A small urban parking area located near Albany International Airport. It offers a basic option for a quick overnight stop, though it is subject to heavy airport and road traffic noise.
Olive Garden - Roessleville
Paved parking lot behind the Olive Garden restaurant, suitable for a quiet one-night stop. Expect occasional overhead noise from the nearby airport.
Planet Fitness - Delmar
Located in a commercial shopping plaza that includes a Price Chopper supermarket and multiple restaurants. The Planet Fitness is open 24 hours on weeknights, offering potential overnight parking and gym access with a membership. Ideal for self-contained rigs.
Planet Fitness
A commercial parking lot located in a shopping plaza in Cohoes, NY. Formerly an Anytime Fitness, this location is now a Planet Fitness. Some areas of the larger shared lot have restrictive signage, but overnight parking is often tolerated on the gym side of the property.
Planet Fitness McKownville
Paved shopping center parking lot situated outside a local gym. Typically suitable for quick, self-contained overnight stops, but parking is subject to active business policies.
Ridge Road Pull-offs
A basic roadside pull-off corridor situated along Ridge Road. It provides a simple, level gravel space suitable for small-to-midsize self-contained vehicles looking for a quick overnight stay.
Thompsons Lake Campground
Thompsons Lake Campground is a developed state park campground located in Thacher State Park, offering wooded campsites with convenient access to Thompsons Lake. The facility features standard amenities including hot showers, a dump station, playing fields, and a playground, making it a comfortable base for exploring the nearby Helderberg Escarpment.
Walmart Albany-McKownville
A large paved commercial lot that offers convenient overnight parking, specifically designated within the lower parking area. The location is highly accessible but experiences persistent ambient noise due to its immediate proximity to Interstate 87. Regular security patrols monitor the premises.
