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Dispersed Camping

Long Pond Campground

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Location

Long Pond Campground is located in New York

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Coordinates

42.41875062 N
75.83660822 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
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  • AT&T
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  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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4 Reviews

Reviewed Aug. 30, 2024

Quiet and secluded

Camped here for a one night stay. Campground was easy to locate and the road was in good shape.

We stayed in the space across from the port-a-pottie. The other camping spaces we close enough to see their campfire at night but far enough away that it's still quiet.

Campsites are level and long enough for a very small trailer. The trees are so thick we could not feed our solar panel.

Site has no water, no garbage service and no phone signal.

Site7
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Long Pond Campground by Kevin C., August 30, 2024
  • Review photo of Long Pond Campground by Kevin C., August 30, 2024
  • Review photo of Long Pond Campground by Kevin C., August 30, 2024
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Reviewed Aug. 25, 2024

Nice Rustic Campground

We came into the camping area on a Sunday and found site 7 available. While this is next to the road, it is also within 40 yards of the only potta potty in the park.

About 100 yards away was the public fishing dock and another camp site. There were two young men fishing there at about 7 PM.

There is no water or garbage services at this site. Most camping spots are ideal for tents or very small campers or trailers.

The camp sites I saw all seemed to be large and level spots all located beneath the tree canopy. Sites seemed disbursed enough to provide a modest level of privacy.

Would rate 5 stars if it had water and a garbage dumpster.

Site7
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Long Pond Campground by Kevin C., August 25, 2024
  • Review photo of Long Pond Campground by Kevin C., August 25, 2024
Reviewed Aug. 16, 2024

Great for Dispersed Camping!

I was initially worried about the other people camping here because I was almost immediately visited by them but the poor kids just needed to charge their phone so I obliged. Aside from that this was a short drive in and I was able to score a spot right on the pond next to a dock. People have driven in to fish and kayak so I don’t feel isolated and afraid, and I am just a few steps away from sitting on the dock and admiring the scenery.

There is a port-a-potty near the entrance but otherwise a “leave no trace” situation which is fine considering the ample forest coverage in case there is someone who drives in.

Each spot seems to have plenty of shade and access to downed firewood, and it looks like there are fire pits at each site. Lots of good tinder left over from previous guests which has been helpful.

Beautiful views, quiet, no insect issues so far, and if I had a rod and reel I wouldn’t need to worry for food at all. T-Mobile service has been exceptional as well. I am planning on staying here for a week or more and I see no reason to find another location as there is no fee or permit needed and you can stay up to 14 days I believe.

Site8
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Long Pond Campground by Katelyn H., August 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Long Pond Campground by Katelyn H., August 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Long Pond Campground by Katelyn H., August 16, 2024
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Reviewed Jun. 24, 2024

Long Pond

Some of the other state forests in the area are really nice, so I had high hopes for Long Pond but was disappointed. Long Pond is located in a state forest west of Smithfield Flats and Greene NY, and many locals come to Long Pond for fishing. The pond is quite large compared to other area pinds, and three are three accesses for fishing: a regular boat launch with parking lot and dock, a carry-in kayak access near campsite 6, and a handicapped accessible fishing puer near campsite 1. All seem to be very popular, and the lake is very scrnic and very productive for fisherman. The camping situation is a little strange though. Campsite 1 is adjacent to the handicapped fishing pier, and is supposedly an accessible campsite. Though an all terrain wheelchair could navigate from car to campsite, a regular one could not due to gravel. In addition, there is no outhouse by the site, only one quite a ways down the lake. Also, the parking area at this campsite seems to be a major party spot as beer cans were thrown all over and even in the water. It was sad to see this. The other campsites nearby are not located in a distinct campground, but are strung out along the shoreline clise to the highways, each with its own driveway right off the highway, which creates a lake of privacy as passersby can quite easily pop right in off the highway. This doesnt seem real secure, and some if the campsites closest to the road had evidence of driveby garbage dumpers who popped in and dumped household garbage right in a couple of the campsites. In addition, the relatively new outhouse installed near the middle of the camping area has been vandalized and damaged already. Its a shame to see this, as otherwise the campsites are large and shaded and well spaced from each other and close to the pond. But I wouldnt want to camp here given the garbage and security and vandalism issues. Also, other than fishing there isnt much too do as there arent designated hiking trails here, though you could drive a few miles away to access some truck trails that are in another part of the state forest. Get a map of the forest from the website ahead of time though, as the info kiosk has been damaged and all info and signs and maps are missing!

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Long Pond Campground by Janet R., June 24, 2024
  • Review photo of Long Pond Campground by Janet R., June 24, 2024
  • Review photo of Long Pond Campground by Janet R., June 24, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Long Pond Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Long Pond Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Long Pond Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Long Pond Campground does not have wifi.