At the southeastern end of Stillwater Reservoir, this NYS DEC-managed dispersed site sits within Independence River Wild Forest and requires a short walk-in. No reservations are accepted, which means spots can fill on busy weekends. A trail of roughly 100 feet drops downhill to a beach with clear water suited to swimming and paddling. Campers planning a broader Adirondacks itinerary can browse campgrounds near Old Forge as a staging point. The site works best for tent campers and hammock users comfortable with first-come, first-served access.
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Map & DirectionsBlue Lagoon Primitive Dispersed Camping is located in New York near Old Forge
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
43.88280725 N
75.09707267 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- 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.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 2 min from Watertown, NY
- 1 hr 25 min from Utica, NY
- 1 hr 54 min from Syracuse, NY
- 2 hrs 18 min from Glens Falls, NY
