Top Free Dispersed Camping near Adirondack, NY

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Best Dispersed Sites Near Adirondack, NY (25)

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Recent Dispersed Reviews In Adirondack

39 Reviews of 25 Adirondack Campgrounds


  • Murf V.
    Camper-submitted photo from Route 100 Dispersed Camping
    Oct. 6, 2024

    Route 100 Dispersed Camping

    This is not for camping

    This is a picnic area that people insist on camping there and because of this kind of stuff is why we keep loosing free camping sites

  • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Patterson Brookside camp on West Hill Road
    Sep. 24, 2024

    Patterson Brookside camp on West Hill Road

    This is a wonderful place to camp

    There are a handful of sites to camp at along the river here, each offering a slightly different experience.  The dirt road along the river is an easy drive, though it is single lane in a few locations, so be aware of oncoming traffic.  Some of the sites are drive in, some are walk in, but all are primitive. 

    There is no electricity, no cell coverage, not outhouses in this area.  Be prepared to pack out everything you bring in.

    This area is being heavily use and some spots are being shut down from abuse, please be aware that you have a lot of impact, and that impact can be positive or negative. Choose Positive!

    This area is closed in the winter due to snow, by the GMNF

  • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Green Mountain Camp on Town Road 11
    Sep. 19, 2024

    Green Mountain Camp on Town Road 11

    Beautiful view but no toilet

    Came in on a Wednesday afternoon in late September and found several available camp sites.

    There are no amenities at this campground. It is an open field on the left side of the road with two or three sites on the right side of the road that are walk in sites.

    The scenic beauty of this place is amazing. There was some color in the forest but most of it was still green. There are wide open views of 3 mountain ranges. There are many flowering plants, wild apple trees on the right side of the road. Lots of birds, butterflies, and bees (they were not agressive).

    The campground was very quiet at night except for an occasional owl hoot.

    We were fortunate to have perfect weather for our stay. This would be an awesome place to see the fall colors.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Green Mountain National Forest Texas Falls Primative campsites
    Aug. 19, 2024

    Green Mountain National Forest Texas Falls Primative campsites

    Nice setting, simple fire pit only sites

    There seems to be a little confusion about where restricted day use ends and overnight dispersed sites begin. Some folks were camping in the picnic area. Past the gate at the end of the Texas Falls recreation area we found several sites with only a fire pit along the brook. They were well used with some litter. We packed out what we could find. There are posted signs on the opposite bank so we stayed on our side. Brook water filtered fine and was tasty. Relatively short walk to waterless toilets was welcome. Very pretty area.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Lincoln Dispersed Camping
    Aug. 19, 2024

    Lincoln Dispersed Camping

    FR 291 Dispersed camping

    FR 291 is a somewhat primitive road - lots of big puddles. I would want some clearance for a vehicle. Our Toyota Highlander made it easily. We found 2 campsites with fire pits right off the end of FR 291. Easy stroll to a clean brook for filtering water. Very quiet, though we could hear the occasional dog barking from houses in the Downingville area. There are probably more sites, but really liked the first one we found. Great trees for hammocks.

    Day 2 we walked past the gate beyond the end of the road followed a trail up 500 feet or so of elevation in the foothills to the west of Mt Ellen. Found one more camp site. Road/path had a big blowdown, but looked like some ATVs had been up it in the last few months. Pretty walk, lots of mushrooms.

    Saw no bear sign, but kept all food in car as a precaution.

    Lincoln General Store is 3.5 miles away via Downingville. Some modest resupply options there.

  • H
    Camper-submitted photo from Route 100 Dispersed Camping
    Aug. 5, 2024

    Route 100 Dispersed Camping

    This is not a campground.

    This site was lovely, but signs say No Camping. There were a few spots with fire rings and picnic tables and would be a great place to camp though! Not sure how strict that is. There was someone camping for a least a week given their tent was there the whole week I was in the area. So I guess it's not that strict. Signs indicate this offshoot road where these sites are is also FR-25, then FR-25 picks up again as a spur off of VT 100 a little farther south down 100 where there were permitted (but full) camping sites.

  • H
    Camper-submitted photo from Green Mountain National Forest FR25 - Dispersed Camping
    Aug. 5, 2024

    Green Mountain National Forest FR25 - Dispersed Camping

    Pretty, scattered sites along small stream

    All the sites were full when I visited (6 to 8 sites, approximately, but i didn't go down a couple little gravel paths to check each spot as you couldn't turn around easily) , so I didn't get to camp there. There was a NFS sign along FR-25 posted asking people to clean up after themselves (litter and human waste) as there'd been complaints to the extent that they were considering closing the sites if people didn't do better. There were some fire ring sites along Vermont 100 where FR-25 intersects it, but those are marked as No Camping (though one tent had been there at least a week). That area along 100 is supposed to be a day-use picnic area. 

    The sites looked lovely though. Some people were really entrenched with string lights etc.

  • Josie W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cod Pond Dispersed Pull-Off
    Jul. 9, 2024

    Cod Pond Dispersed Pull-Off

    Private Campsite

    Decent site right off of the “main” road. “Main” because it was quiet. Easy to access via a short dirt road, but also easy to miss. We only saw sites 3 and 6 marked and took #6. There was a fire ring and access to the river down a semi-steep bank. Beautiful to listen to at night. Site was big enough to pull our mid-size SUV down and unfold rooftop-tent, but we did have to back out in the morning; not enough room to turn around. Felt private despite the road.

  • Thomas and James S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Patterson Brookside camp on West Hill Road
    Jun. 18, 2024

    Patterson Brookside camp on West Hill Road

    Amazing

    Mountain road lingers along the river. There’s quite a few sites along the road. Be sure to camp at spots with established fire rings! There is no services of any sorts at this location. Mostly local traffic. Peaceful! Gorgeous rock river 💜

  • Chris D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Route 100 Dispersed Camping
    Apr. 10, 2024

    Route 100 Dispersed Camping

    Great little spot right off RT-100

    I was looking for the Austin Brook campsite north of this one, but someone on here gave directions to this site, which turns out has its own page on here. Right off the road, a small handful of camp sites, some picnic tables, presumably some fire rings although with snow coverage I didn’t see any. Main lot has plenty of parking, perfect for car camping. Pull through the trees has some spots for tents and smaller setups. Entrance and exit are a little steep and tricky in the winter, lot wasn’t plowed so AWD/4x4 and good ground clearance are recommended.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Green Mountain Camp on Town Road 11
    Apr. 1, 2024

    Green Mountain Camp on Town Road 11

    Beautiful View Real VT setting but can be a little crowded

    It is a beautiful setting and the first nice weekend in May. There were quite a few folks there already but worth the visit. 

    It is old Vermont farm land that the team of the US National Forest must manage. They have kept the clearing clear and access is pretty good. We are so lucky to have access like this for all of us to enjoy.

  • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Road's End Dispersed Camp
    Mar. 1, 2024

    Road's End Dispersed Camp

    End of the road hide-away

    great private spot when nothing else is around.  The drive in is a little rough, but doable for most vehicles.  The only thing you will find here is a fire ring.

  • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Green Mountain National Forest FR42 Dispersed Site
    Jan. 26, 2024

    Green Mountain National Forest FR42 Dispersed Site

    Busy and small sites

    Every time I've driven up Bingo to find a spot I end up leaving the area and going somewhere else.  The sites are small and close to the road.  Being primitive sites there are no facilities.  You will find fire rings at each site though.

  • Alex R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Ward Brook Campsite
    Oct. 1, 2023

    Ward Brook Campsite

    Great campsite at the bottom of Seymour mountain

    Great campsite with a nice lean-to. 

    Fire pit, picnic table, and a privy. 

    A bit further you will find some tent spots too. 

    Plenty of water around.

  • Noah D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Forked Lake Adirondack Preserve
    Sep. 26, 2023

    Forked Lake Adirondack Preserve

    Truck camping heaven

    we came here for a night and stayed at the camp 76 by the lake. it was beautiful. definitely top 5 best campgrounds we have ever been to. they had a picnic bench and an outhouse in good condition. great visibility at night and of the lake

  • Taylor A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cod Pond Dispersed Pull-Off
    Jul. 17, 2023

    Cod Pond Dispersed Pull-Off

    Adirondack Camping Trip

    Highly Reccomend! The directions in the app are accurate -but do keep in mind that the campsite is down a dirt road which is well hidden from the main road if you aren’t paying close attention. There is no service at all.

    This site is campsite 6 and very private (I believe there must be others located close by). The site has it’s own private road. A car is not reccomended. Possible to turn around but you definitley need a smaller suv. There is a firepit at the site and plenty of space for multiple tents, ground may look flat but when sleeping-definitely is not. Plenty of trees for hammocks etc. You can hear cars from the site but the cars can’t see you-loved this! The sound of the cars from the main highway is something I got used to quick. The site is mostly shaded-the sun shines through a bit but not much.

    There is a river down the hill from the campsite which helps keep it fairly cool at night. The bugs were terrible.

  • T
    Camper-submitted photo from Green Mountain National Forest FR207
    Jun. 26, 2023

    Green Mountain National Forest FR207

    NFR 207 Meadows, with great views!

    In the first large meadow, multiple fire rings / sites. Able to see sunrise/sunset/moonrise over the surrounding rolling hills and crests. 

    Upper meadows accessible with 4WD / high clearance vehicles.
    Nearby Clark Brook Trail is a 3 mile hike connecting with the AT/LT.
    2 bars USCellular LTE.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Green Mountain National Forest FR25 - Dispersed Camping
    May. 14, 2023

    Green Mountain National Forest FR25 - Dispersed Camping

    Beautiful by the river

    We were here on a Friday & Saturday nights. Friday night had the whole place to ourselves. Saturday night all spots filled. We had quiet and respectful neighbors. People have been careless with leaving discarded boards and other items…not good… but door is still beautiful. Gorgeous stream/river…love the river sounds.

  • T K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Crane Mountain Pond Campsite
    Apr. 28, 2022

    Crane Mountain Pond Campsite

    Gorgeous sunset views

    After a short hike up steep crane mountain we watched the beautiful sun set. One of the nicest places I’ve camped at.

  • Phil J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Green Mountain National Forest FR207
    Dec. 24, 2021

    Green Mountain National Forest FR207

    Winter camping at its finest

    My first time winter camping and had the entire area to myself. Beautiful sunsets, night skies and scenery. Extremely calm and peaceful. Woke up to two moose nearby the morning I was leaving

  • A
    Camper-submitted photo from Green Mountain National Forest FR207
    Oct. 18, 2021

    Green Mountain National Forest FR207

    Beautiful fields and views

    Wow this site was so beautiful!

    The road into the site was scenic and beautiful. We followed the river all the way to the very end of the road up on the mountain. From there we decided on a site at the top of the mountain at the end of the long road. We quickly got rained out and went back down to one of the brookside sites. This site had great tree coverage to easily set up a tarp. It even had a premade firepit! Make sure to bring your own trash bag and water. 

    The next morning we decided to visit the sites for this actual dispersed site on the field. There were many spots on open fields with beautiful scenic views of the mountains. If we go and stay up there again we will definitely be staying at one of these. 

    If you're considering a spot in Vermont to camp, come here!

    Also, make sure your car has a bit of clearance as some sports have dips in the ground.

  • Phil J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Green Mountain National Forest FR207
    Sep. 5, 2021

    Green Mountain National Forest FR207

    Great views with optional privacy

    Great mountain views, some sites right on the road, some in fields and some tucked away out of view. The top end of the road has a few mud pits and may require some ground clearance from rocks



Guide to Adirondack

Camping near Adirondack, New York, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and a variety of campgrounds to choose from. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a peaceful retreat, there's something for everyone.

What to do:

  • Explore the outdoors: The area is perfect for hiking, fishing, and kayaking. Many campers enjoy the beautiful views and access to lakes. One visitor at Moffitt Beach Campground said, "The beach is beautiful; the sites are a decent size and staff is always friendly."
  • Visit local attractions: Check out nearby towns like Lake George for shopping and dining. A camper at Lake George RV Park mentioned, "The park is so large, you’ll be happy to see that red trolley coming around to take you to and from your campsite."
  • Enjoy themed activities: Many campgrounds offer scheduled events for families. A reviewer at Moose Hillock Camping Resorts noted, "There is a FULL schedule of themed activities for the kiddos, weekly."

What campers like:

  • Spacious sites: Campers appreciate having room to spread out. A visitor at Moose Hillock Camping Resorts said, "For a private campground, the sites are large and well spaced out."
  • Clean facilities: Many campgrounds pride themselves on cleanliness. One camper at Lake George Escape Campground mentioned, "Bathrooms and showers were filthy," but others have found the facilities well-kept.
  • Dog-friendly options: If you’re bringing your furry friend, some campgrounds have great dog parks. A camper at Lake George RV Park raved, "The dog park area is huge and allows for lots of play."

What you should know:

  • Noise levels can vary: Some campgrounds can get noisy, especially during busy weekends. A camper at Rogers Rock Campground warned, "This is definitely a party campground and no quiet hours are enforced."
  • Limited amenities at some sites: Not all campgrounds have the same level of amenities. A visitor at Moose Hillock Camping Resorts noted, "They had some stuff, but mostly just one thing in the morning and then something in the evening."
  • Road noise: Some campgrounds are near busy roads, which can be distracting. A reviewer at Hearthstone Point Campground said, "You can hear the car noise almost always until late evening."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Plan for activities: Look for campgrounds with organized events for kids. A camper at Lake George Escape Campground mentioned, "This campground was once thriving with activities and events."
  • Choose quieter sections: Some campgrounds have areas that are more peaceful. A visitor at Moose Hillock Camping Resorts suggested, "The purple section is the quietest."
  • Bring bikes: Many campgrounds have trails for biking. A reviewer at Lake George RV Park noted, "The trails are great for biking and hiking."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Make sure the site can accommodate your RV. A camper at Moose Hillock Camping Resorts mentioned, "Some campsites were pretty small and would not fit large RVs."
  • Be prepared for extra fees: Some campgrounds charge for amenities like showers. A visitor at Moose Hillock Camping Resorts said, "Showers cost money at $0.25 per 4 minutes."
  • Know your access points: Some campgrounds have tricky access routes. A camper at Lake George RV Park noted, "The roads in the park are confusing because none are parallel or perpendicular."

Camping near Adirondack, New York, can be a great experience if you know what to expect. With a little planning, you can find the perfect spot for your next adventure!

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