Dispersed Camping in Hamilton County, New York
Showing 98 locations in Hamilton County.
13th Lake Campsite #10
Campsite #10 is located on the eastern shore of Thirteenth Lake, accessible via a short hike from the Old Farm Road trailhead. Offers direct water access for launching or landing hand-powered watercraft.
13th Lake Campsite #2
Campsite #2 is one of the more easily accessible walk-in spots, located a short distance from the Old Farm Road parking area.
13th Lake Campsite #4
Campsite #4 is positioned on the southeastern peninsula of the lake, presenting stunning sunrise views over the water.
13th Lake Campsite #5
Campsite #5 is located near the southern end of Thirteenth Lake. It requires a longer hike or paddle, rewarding visitors with deep wilderness solitude.
13th Lake Campsite #6
Campsite #6 is a primitive walk-in spot situated on the west side of Thirteenth Lake. Features a rustic fire ring and a serene atmosphere.
13th Lake Campsite #7
Campsite #7 is nestled in a thick forest clearing on the western side of the lake, offering excellent privacy and direct shoreline access.
13th Lake Campsite #8
Campsite #8 provides a scenic wilderness spot on the east shore of the lake. Accessible by the shoreline trail system or by kayak/canoe.
13th Lake Campsite #9
Campsite #9 sits along the northeastern shore, offering a tranquil wooded setting near the water. Perfect for tent campers looking for a quiet wilderness getaway.
Big Pisgah Mountain Backcountry Campsite
A remote, hike-in backcountry campsite located deep within the Adirondack Forest Preserve near Big Pisgah Mountain.
Brown Tract Pond - Site 89
Designated primitive campsite 89 nestled in the trees with excellent access to the lake and quiet surroundings.
Brown Tract Pond - Site 90
Designated primitive campsite 90 located near the shores of Brown Tract Pond, offering direct water views, a picnic table, and a fire ring.
Brown Tract Pond Designated Dispersed Sites
A series of free, designated primitive campsites located along Sucker Brook Bay Trail and Uncas Road near Brown Tract Pond. These highly scenic sites feature picnic tables, fire rings, and shared pit toilets, offering a rustic camping experience close to the water.
Canary Pond Tentsite
A primitive hike-in tent site located next to Canary Pond in the Adirondack Forest Preserve.
Cedar Lakes Backcountry Camping Area
A remote wilderness backcountry zone accessible only via hiking trails, including the Northville-Placid Trail. These primitive sites offer absolute tranquility next to the Cedar Lakes Dam and surrounding waterways. Best suited for backpacking and wilderness enthusiasts seeking pristine Adirondack scenery.
Cedar Lakes Dam Campsite
A scenic backcountry campsite located right next to the Cedar Lakes Dam along the Northville-Placid Trail.
Cedar Lakes South Campsite
Primitive lakeside backcountry campsite located just south of the dam along the main trail corridor.
Cedar Lakes West Campsite
Remote primitive campsite on the western shore of Cedar Lakes, offering great wilderness isolation.
Cedar River Campsite
A specific designated primitive campsite situated near the Wakely Mountain trailhead, offering easy access to hiking and the Cedar River Flow.
Cedar River Flow Campsite
Primitive campsite located near the scenic Cedar River Flow area in the Adirondacks.
Eighth Lake Campground
An official state park campground nestled in a heavily forested area between Eighth Lake and Seventh Lake. The campground offers spacious, wooded sites with access to running water bathrooms, showers, and a beach, though interior roads can have potholes.
Fall Stream Campsite
A remote, primitive campsite situated along Fall Stream in the Adirondack Forest Preserve.
Fawn Lake Basin Northeast Site
Walk-in primitive site located on the northeastern approach of the lake basin.
Fawn Lake Northeast Primitive Site
Isolated lakeside primitive camp area tucked away on the northeast side of Fawn Lake.
Fawn Lake Northern Primitive Site
Primitive backcountry tent site along the northern shoreline of Fawn Lake.
Fawn Lake Trail Backcountry Camping Area
A cluster of quiet, primitive hike-in campsites located along the scenic Fawn Lake Trail and nestled near the shorelines of Fawn Lake in the Jessup River Wild Forest. These tent-only walk-in sites offer a peaceful forest setting with beautiful water views, perfect for backpackers seeking a quiet natural experience.
Fawn Lake Trail Eastern Site
Designated primitive site along the eastern section of the Fawn Lake Trail.
Fawn Lake Trail Pines Site
Secluded camping spot nestled in deep pine cover along the Fawn Lake Trail.
Fawn Lake Trail South Primitive Site
Secluded walk-in primitive campsite south of the main Fawn Lake trail segment.
Fawn Lake Trail Southwest Site
Primitive tent clearing located near the southwestern loop of the trail corridor.
Fawn Lake Trail Wooded Site
Scenic wooded site situated directly off the Fawn Lake Trail path.
Fawn Lake West-Southwest Site
Beautiful lakeside tent spot nestled among mature hardwoods near the west-southwest shoreline.
Fawn Lake Western Shore Site
Quiet primitive campsite situated directly on the western shoreline of Fawn Lake.
Gooley Club Road Primitive Campsites
This cluster of primitive hike-in campsites offers secluded, rustic tent camping deep within the Adirondack Forest Preserve near the Cedar River.
Gooley Club Road Site 10
A primitive hike-in site tucked away in a scenic, heavily wooded section of the preserve.
Gooley Club Road Site 2
This walk-in campsite provides a secluded spot for tent campers seeking peace in the Adirondack wilderness.
Gooley Club Road Site 3
A rustic walk-in camping site nested in the dense forest canopy near Gooley Club Road.
Gooley Club Road Site 4
A quiet, backcountry tent site offering excellent privacy under a mature forest canopy.
Gooley Club Road Site 5
This hike-in primitive site is ideal for backpackers exploring the Hudson Gorge area.
Gooley Club Road Site 6
A peaceful primitive campsite offering a natural backcountry setting for tent camping.
Gooley Club Road Site 7
A quiet Adirondack walk-in campsite located deep in the wilderness of Hamilton County.
Gooley Club Road Site 8
This secluded backcountry site provides basic tent-only camping off Gooley Club Road.
Gooley Club Road Site 9
A rustic forest campsite requiring a short hike from the road to reach its quiet clearing.
Indian Lake Islands - Campsite 49
Individual boat-in campsite located on Indian Lake. Features a fire ring and primitive tent area.
Indian Lake Islands - Campsite 50
Individual boat-in campsite located on Indian Lake. Offers private shoreline access.
Indian Lake Islands Campground (Island Sites)
A collection of designated, scenic wilderness campsites scattered across the islands of Indian Lake, providing a primitive camping experience accessible only by watercraft.
Indian Lake Islands Campground Campsite 42
Designated boat-in campsite number 42 on the shoreline of Indian Lake Islands Campground.
Indian Lake Islands Campground Campsite 43
Designated boat-in campsite number 43 offering quiet waterfront camping on Indian Lake.
Indian Lake Islands Campground Campsite 44
Waterfront campsite number 44 situated on the shores of Indian Lake, accessible only by watercraft.
Indian Lake Islands Campground Campsite 45
Designated campsite number 45 providing boat-in wilderness camping on Indian Lake.
Indian Lake Islands Campground Campsite 46
Waterfront boat-in campsite number 46 located in the scenic Indian Lake Islands Campground.
Indian Lake Islands Campground Campsite 47
Designated campsite number 47 on Indian Lake, offering secluded boat-access camping.
Indian Lake Islands Campground Campsite 48
Secluded boat-in campsite number 48 on Indian Lake, requiring watercraft access.
Indian Lake Islands Campground
A collection of lakeside campsites located on the scenic islands of Indian Lake, offering boat-in primitive camping. These sites provide a peaceful wilderness getaway surrounded by water and dense forest scenery. All visitors must arrive via watercraft, as there is no vehicle access to the islands. Standard state campground facilities are present on-site with vault toilets. Perfect for canoeists and kayakers seeking a secluded forest retreat.
Indian Lake Islands Campsite 52
Boat-in designated campsite on Indian Lake. Features scenic water frontage and dense tree canopy. Requires watercraft access.
Indian Lake Islands Campsite 53
Lakeside primitive campsite situated on the island shores of Indian Lake. Perfect for boaters and kayakers.
Indian Lake Islands Campsite 54
Island campsite on Indian Lake providing excellent shoreline views and wooded shade. Only accessible by water.
Indian Lake Islands Campsite 55
Primitive lakeside island campsite nestled in a quiet cove on Indian Lake. Accessible by watercraft only.
Jessup River Campsite
A primitive, waterside campsite located along the Jessup River in Hamilton County.
Lake Durant Campground
A scenic state-run developed campground offering lakeside sites, boat rentals, a sandy beach, and flush toilets.
Lake Pleasant Backcountry Campsites
A collection of primitive, walk-in wilderness campsites scattered throughout the forest near Lake Pleasant.
Lake Pleasant Wilderness Backcountry
Primitive backcountry camping opportunities in the scenic mountain forests near Lake Pleasant. These spots offer deep wilderness immersion away from developed roads.
Limekiln Lake Campground
A sprawling state park campground situated along the shores of Limekiln Lake, offering extensive amenities in the heart of the Adirondacks. It features spacious campsites, a boat launch, and direct lake access.
Little Sand Point Campground
A well-maintained state campground located directly on the shores of Piseco Lake in the Adirondacks. Offers shady waterfront sites, beach access, clean restrooms with flush toilets, hot showers, water fill, and a dump station. Highly popular during the summer months.
Long Pond Site 1
Primitive backcountry site positioned along the shoreline of Long Pond.
Long Pond Site 2
Second lakeside primitive site along the hiking path at Long Pond.
Long Pond Site 3
Third lakeside primitive site nestled along the north edge of Long Pond.
Mason Lake Dispersed Camping
Primitive forest camping along the access road to Mason Lake in the Jessup River Wild Forest. These shady sites offer quick access to the water and scenic woodland trails.
Moffett Beach Campground
A scenic state-managed campground situated on the shores of Lake Pleasant, offering well-wooded sites and clean amenities.
Moose River Plains - Campsite 60
Designated primitive campsite 60 located within the Moose River Plains Wild Forest. Features a flat area with a fire ring and a picnic table in a quiet, forested setting.
Moose River Plains - Cedar River Flow
A pristine primitive camping corridor situated within the Moose River Plains Wild Forest. This area offers numerous designated sites equipped with fire rings and outhouses, ideal for quiet wilderness camping.
Moose River Plains - Limekiln Lake-Cedar River Road
A scenic corridor of designated primitive roadside campsites winding through the Moose River Plains Wild Forest. Campsites are spaced out along the main gravel road, offering rustic amenities in a peaceful forest setting near streams and trails.
Moose River Plains - Otter Brook Road Camping Corridor
A scenic and rustic camping corridor featuring numerous numbered, designated primitive campsites nestled within the Moose River Plains Wild Forest. Most sites are located along Otter Brook Road and provide peaceful, forested settings, with some directly bordering the Otter River. Camping is entirely free but strictly limited to designated, marked sites. A high-clearance or AWD vehicle is recommended for the rougher gravel sections deeper along the corridor.
Moose River Plains - Site 71
Designated roadside primitive site located up a minor gravel incline. Features a picnic table, a large fire pit, and access to a nearby pit restroom.
Moose River Plains - Site 72
A level primitive campsite directly off the main forest route, tucked nicely under towering hardwoods with clear spacing from neighboring sites.
Moose River Plains Camping Corridor
A scenic wilderness corridor traversing the Moose River Plains Wild Forest, offering over a hundred designated, free roadside primitive campsites. Each numbered site features a fire ring and a pit toilet, set amidst a dense northern hardwood forest close to recreational trails and rivers.
Moose River Road Dispersed Camping
Moose River Road offers primitive, free dispersed campsites nestled within the scenic Adirondack wilderness of Moose River Plains Wild Forest. Campsites are spaced along the dirt road, providing a quiet setting with access to nearby hiking trails and the river. Camping is permitted strictly at designated numbered sites, which vary in size and levelness, making them ideal for tents, vans, and smaller rigs.
Old Farm Clearing Primitive Spot
A primitive hike-in camping area located near the Old Farm Clearing Trailhead in the Adirondack Forest Preserve.
Old Route 28 Lake Durant Dispersed Camping
A scenic primitive camping corridor along a dirt cutoff loop of Old Route 28, bordering Lake Durant. Regulations strictly mandate camping only within the designated, marked sites featuring picnic tables and fire rings. High-clearance vehicles are recommended due to low-hanging branches and rough dirt road conditions.
Peaked Mountain NYSDEC Campsite
A designated NYSDEC backcountry campsite nestled in the quiet woods near Peaked Mountain in the Adirondack Forest Preserve.
Rock Lake Tent Site
A primitive walk-in tent campsite located along the shores of Rock Lake in the Adirondack Forest Preserve.
Rock Pond & Long Pond Backcountry Area
A cluster of remote, primitive hike-in campsites situated around Rock Pond and Long Pond within the Adirondack Forest Preserve. These primitive sites are accessible only via foot trails and offer an immersive wilderness experience.
Rock Pond Campsite
Remote hike-in primitive campsite situated next to Rock Pond.
Round Mountain Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping area in the Adirondacks near Round Mountain.
Sacandaga Public Campground
A beautiful public campground situated in a serene stand of white pine and northern hardwoods along the Sacandaga River. Offering convenient access to hiking trails and water activities, the campground is ideal for fishing, kayaking, and enjoying scenic forest landscapes.
Seventh Lake Hike-In Campsite
A primitive, walk-in campsite located along the trails in the Fulton Chain Wild Forest near Eighth Lake.
Seventh Lake Primitive Campsites
A cluster of primitive hike-in and boat-in campsites situated along the shores of Seventh Lake within the Fulton Chain Wild Forest.
Seventh Lake Primitive Site 1
A primitive dispersed campsite located in the wooded hills north of Seventh Lake, accessible via local trails.
Seventh Lake Road Hike-In Site
A secluded hike-in campsite situated off Seventh Lake Road on the south side of Seventh Lake.
Seventh Lake South Shore Hike-In
A remote, walk-in campsite on the south shore of Seventh Lake within the Fulton Chain Wild Forest.
Seventh Lake Trail Hike-In Site
A quiet hike-in campsite nestled along the Seventh Lake Trail in a wooded forest setting.
Seventh Lake West Hike-In
A primitive, secluded walk-in campsite on the western end of the Seventh Lake trail network.
Silver Beach Hike-In Site
A primitive hike-in campsite near the pristine shores of Silver Beach in the Adirondack Forest Preserve.
Silver Lake Tentsite
A remote, hike-in backcountry tent site located along the Silver Lake trail in the Adirondack wilderness. Perfect for backpackers seeking complete isolation.
South Lake Campsite
A remote, rustic campsite located near South Lake in the Adirondack Forest Preserve.
Stephens Pond Tent Site
A remote, walk-in primitive tent site situated along the scenic shores of Stephens Pond in the Adirondack Forest Preserve.
Third Cedar Lake Campsite
A remote wilderness campsite situated along the scenic shores of Third Cedar Lake in the Adirondack Forest Preserve.
Thirteenth Lake Wilderness Campsites
A collection of designated primitive, hike-in or paddle-in campsites along the shoreline of Thirteenth Lake in the Siamese Ponds Wilderness. These pristine, lakeside sites offer peaceful secluded camping, scenic mountain backdrops, and direct water access, but require packing all gear in from nearby trailheads.
West Canada Lake Wilderness Primitive Site
A quiet hike-in primitive campsite in the Adirondack wilderness.