Long Pond Campground
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Review photo of Long Pond Campground by Janet R., June 24, 2024