Dispersed Camping in Montgomery County, New York
Showing 16 locations in Montgomery County.
Canajoharie Riverfront Park
A small gravel and paved waterfront park lot located right off the highway in Canajoharie. It is highly convenient for a quick overnight stop, featuring a walking path and a portable toilet.
Fort Plain Locks Park
A scenic and well-maintained park located along the Mohawk River and the Erie Canal system. The park features green lawn areas, shade trees, and picnic tables, offering a pleasant stopover adjacent to the working canal lock.
Kane Mountain Trail Primitive Campsites
A collection of secluded, hike-in primitive campsites nestled in the scenic forests of the southern Adirondacks near Kane Mountain. Accessible via footpaths, these sites offer a quiet backcountry experience.
Kane Mountain Trailside Camp 1
Primitive hike-in campsite located south of the main trail corridor.
Kane Mountain Trailside Camp 2
Secluded walk-in tent site surrounded by mixed hardwood forest.
Kane Mountain Trailside Camp 3
Quiet primitive clearing suitable for a single tent, accessed via footpath.
Kane Mountain Trailside Camp 4
Walk-in primitive site located slightly north near the trailhead path.
Kane Mountain Trailside Camp 5
Secluded backcountry tent site situated east of the Kane Mountain trail.
Kane Mountain Trailside Camp 6
Primitive backcountry campsite located west of the main trail corridor.
Lock 15
A scenic and quiet municipal parking and rest area located adjacent to Lock 15 on the Erie Canal.
Mohawk Travel Plaza - Eastbound
An official New York State Thruway travel plaza offering well-lit parking, 24-hour restrooms, and convenience stores. Overnight stays are permitted as long as the vehicle is not left unattended.
Mohawk Valley Welcome Center
Located along the westbound lane of Interstate 90, this modern welcome center provides a clean and safe rest option for weary travelers. It offers paved parking loops, dedicated spaces for larger vehicles, and access to a marketplace and public restrooms.
Mountain Royal Campground
A spacious private developed campground in Canajoharie featuring an on-site dump station and convenient access to local shops.
Onvo Travel Plaza
A commercial travel plaza and truck stop directly adjacent to the Pilot facility. Offers slightly more perimeter parking suitable for smaller campers, vans, and passenger vehicles looking to stay back from heavy truck lanes.
Pilot Travel Center
A standard high-traffic commercial truck stop offering overnight spaces for long-haul commercial vehicles and travelers. Features typical convenience store services, hot food options, restrooms, and paid showers.
St. Johnsville Campground
Shaded municipal campground situated right along the Erie Canal. Offering full hookup options, restrooms, showers, and a dump station, it serves as a convenient and well-maintained stop. Note that trains run frequently nearby throughout the night.