Dispersed camping along Mountain Pond Road puts campers directly within Debar Mountain Wild Forest, a state forest unit managed by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation in the Paul Smiths area of the Adirondacks. No designated sites, no hookups, and no formal amenities apply here. Campers should arrive prepared with water, a map, and a working knowledge of Leave No Trace practices. Pack extra layers regardless of season, as nights in this part of northern New York run cold. Nearby, Jones Pond NYSDEC Primitive Campsites provides another dispersed option for those building a multi-stop itinerary through the region.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsMountain Pond Road is located in New York near Paul Smiths
Coordinates
44.4764382 N
74.27662507 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
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
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Mountain Pond Road needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 48 min from Burlington, VT
- 1 hr 56 min from Glens Falls, NY
- 2 hrs 14 min from Watertown, NY
- 2 hrs 56 min from Utica, NY
