Dispersed Camping in Cattaraugus County, New York
Showing 18 locations in Cattaraugus County.
Allegany Rest Area
Convenient public rest area along Interstate 86 with designated parking, clean restrooms, picnic tables, and a pet walk area. Suitable for quick overnight stays to rest while traveling.
Allegany State Park Campground
Developed campground within Allegany State Park. Features paved/gravel trails, electric hookups (30/50 amp), camp store, laundry, and a dump station on site.
Arrowhead Camping
Arrowhead Camping is a developed private campground offering full hookup sites and recreational amenities in a rural setting.
Campground Adventures
A private glamping and camping destination on Ischua Creek in the Enchanted Mountains. Offers diverse options including glamping tents, vintage campers, and standard RV/tent sites with electric and water hookups.
CCC Camp Seneca
A spacious and historic primitive camping area located along Hungry Hollow Road in McCarty Hill State Forest. Features basic parking and access to the North Country Trail.
Highbanks Campground
A developed campground located near Randolph, NY, offering overnight sites along Hotchkiss Loop Road.
Holiday Valley Overflow Lot
Paid overnight RV parking located in the overflow lot of Holiday Valley Resort, offering convenient access to ski lifts with optional electrical hookups.
McCarty Hill State Forest - Mutton Hollow Road Dispersed
A scenic corridor of primitive dispersed campsites located along Mutton Hollow Road within McCarty Hill State Forest. Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, this quiet forested area features several established pull-off sites with fire rings, located close to a extensive network of mountain biking and hiking trails. The gravel road is unmaintained in winter and can become slick and muddy during wet weather.
Peet Hill Road Dispersed Spot
A basic roadside pull-off situated along Peet Hill Road near Bush Hill State Forest, suitable for a quick overnight stop in a quiet rural setting.
Pineapple Junction Horse Camp
A primitive, horse-friendly campground in South Valley State Forest offering pull-through style campsites.
Plato-Mansfield Road Dispersed Camping
Plato-Mansfield Road offers extensive dispersed camping options nestled within McCarthy Hill State Forest. Surrounded by dense hardwoods and quiet pine stands, this gravel forest corridor contains numerous pull-offs and primitive sites suitable for boondocking. It provides a peaceful, natural escape with easy access to nearby hiking and outdoor recreation.
Pope Haven Campground
A year-round private RV park in Randolph offering standard amenities and a sanitation dump station.
Salamanca Primitive Site
A primitive hike-in campsite located in the wooded hills near Salamanca, ideal for backpackers seeking quiet seclusion.
Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino
A spacious overnight option located in the gravel lot of the resort. Campers must park in the designated east lot and are welcome to use the complimentary shuttle service. The area is level, feels highly secure, and provides a peaceful night sleep with convenient access to nearby amenities.
Tracy Run Campsites
These primitive walk-in and hike-in campsites are located along the Tracy Run trail system near the Allegheny Reservoir.
Walmart Olean
A standard commercial parking lot in Olean offering convenient, paved overnight parking for self-contained rigs, located near shopping and dining options.
Webbs Ferry - C Road Corridor
Dispersed camping corridor along the Webbs Ferry - C road in the Allegheny National Forest. Access is via a gravel/limestone road.
Willow Bay Campground
Willow Bay is an exceptionally scenic Forest Service developed campground positioned on the banks of the massive Allegheny Reservoir. Surrounded by deep hardwood and pine forests, this modern facility offers two wooded loops, a direct-access walk-in tent loop directly along the shoreline, and a dedicated field loop featuring electrical hookups for larger RVs. The venue provides comprehensive amenities including flush toilets, warm showers, a dual-lane boat launch, and seasonal watercraft rentals.