Dispersed Camping in Onondaga County, New York
Showing 23 locations in Onondaga County.
Anytime Fitness
An Anytime Fitness parking lot in Manlius that may offer overnight resting options for members with manager permission.
Austin Park - Skaneateles
A spacious and pleasant municipal park with lush green grass, mature shade trees, and public restrooms. Overnight parking is highly restricted and requires coordination with local municipal authorities.
Camping World of Syracuse
Paved retail parking lot offering overnight camping options for Good Sam members with prior approval. The location features a dump station, propane services, and 30-amp electrical hookups. Expect steady highway noise from the nearby corridor.
Costco - Camillus
An active commercial parking lot where travelers have successfully stayed overnight by parking at the far back of the lot. Explicit management permission is required, and they generally prefer smaller, stealthier vehicles.
Green Lakes State Park
A scenic state park offering campsites with water and electric hookups as well as standard unserviced sites. The park features beautiful glacial lakes, outstanding hiking trails, and convenient amenities including a dump station and potable water.
Herlihy Road - Morgan Hill State Forest
This dispersed camping corridor along Herlihy Road in Morgan Hill State Forest features primitive roadside sites and a popular parking area at Spruce Pond with walk-in tent sites. Camping is exceptionally peaceful, surrounded by dense hemlock and hardwood forest. Note that camping at Spruce Pond itself requires a permit during the peak season.
Petro Travel Plaza
Commercial travel plaza offering paved parking spaces suitable for self-contained RVs and travel rigs looking for a quick, overnight highway stop.
Planet Fitness - Clay
Paved commercial parking lot associated with Planet Fitness, typically used by members for short-term stealth resting.
Planet Fitness - Nedrow
Paved commercial parking lot off Dorwin Avenue in Nedrow. Suitable for self-contained vehicles seeking a short overnight stay. Active membership and manager confirmation are highly recommended.
Planet Fitness North Syracuse
Paved parking lot at the Planet Fitness in North Syracuse, located right off the highway.
Planet Fitness Solvay
A standard paved plaza parking lot at the Planet Fitness in Solvay. Ideal for overnight members looking for a convenient paved surface near local services.
Spinks Camp Main Road Dispersed Site 1
A wooded clearing located along Spinks Memorial Camp Main Road within the private scout camp.
Spinks Camp Main Road Dispersed Site 2
A quiet campsite situated near the eastern loop of Spinks Memorial Camp Main Road.
Spinks Camp Main Road Dispersed Site 3
A shaded forest clearing along the central portion of Spinks Memorial Camp Main Road.
Spinks Camp Main Road Dispersed Site 4
A private group camping site located along the southern loop of Spinks Memorial Camp Main Road.
Spinks Camp Main Road Dispersed Site 5
A peaceful wooded spot off Spinks Memorial Camp Main Road within the private camp boundaries.
Spinks Memorial Camp
This private scout camp features wooded campsites along Spinks Memorial Camp Main Road, restricted to authorized group use.
Syracuse Downtown Street Parking
On-street parking spaces throughout downtown Syracuse offer overnight options subject to local winter parking ordinances. Alternate-side parking regulations are strictly enforced during the winter season.
TA Travel Center East Syracuse
A commercial travel center location providing paved parking and basic driver services off Towpath Road.
TA Travel Center
Standard commercial travel plaza offering overnight parking, basic amenities, and conveniences for travelers.
TA Travel Center Mattydale
A standard highway travel center offering large parking areas for trucks and RVs near the highway junction.
Walmart - Camillus
A retail parking lot where overnight stays are highly precarious due to local municipal parking ordinances. While store management may express tolerance, municipal authorities actively patrol and issue citations for overnight parking.
Wonderland Forest
A developed camping area and outdoor venue situated near Nedrow and Bare Mountain, New York.