Within Mccarty Hill State Forest, McCarthy Hills Forest provides dispersed camping under New York State Department of Environmental Conservation management. This drive-in campground operates without designated sites, allowing campers to select their own spots throughout the forested area. The state forest setting means campers should prepare for primitive conditions without hookups or developed facilities.
Located northeast of Ellicottville, the campground serves as a base for exploring the broader region's outdoor recreation opportunities. Nearby Camp Seneca offers a more developed alternative just under two miles south for those preferring established amenities.
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Map & DirectionsMcCarthy Hills Forest is located in New York near Ellicottville
Coordinates
42.24997229 N
78.69707879 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
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
- 54 min from Buffalo, NY
- 1 hr 17 min from Erie, PA
- 1 hr 55 min from Rochester, NY
- 2 hrs 4 min from Elmira, NY
