Accessible via drive-in and walk-in access, Jones Pond operates as dispersed camping within Debar Mountain Wild Forest under NYS Department of Environmental Conservation management. The site allows campfires and maintains cell service coverage. Campers can access both vehicle-accessible spots and walk-in areas for different camping styles.
The location sits just over a mile from Rainbow Lake and connects to other state forest camping areas. Jones Pond NYSDEC Primitive Campsites provides additional primitive camping less than a quarter-mile northwest. Free dispersed camping requires following Leave No Trace principles and state forest regulations for fire safety.
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Location
Dispersed CampingJones Pond is located in New York
Coordinates
44.45627705 N
74.18781344 W
Connectivity
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T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 5/5/26
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 5/5/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- 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 39 min from Burlington, VT
- 1 hr 51 min from Glens Falls, NY
- 2 hrs 22 min from Watertown, NY
- 2 hrs 57 min from Utica, NY
