Best Dispersed Camping near Brantingham, NY

Dispersed camping near Brantingham, New York centers primarily around the Stillwater Reservoir area, where multiple primitive sites are available without reservations or fees. The region includes several free camping options including Sunday Lake Dispersed Camping, Blue Lagoon Primitive Dispersed Camping, and Winona State Forest. Most sites are accessible via boat at Stillwater Reservoir, with only one drive-up site available. North Lake Reservoir Campground and Powley Road in Ferris Wild Forest provide additional primitive camping opportunities within driving distance of Brantingham.

Access to many dispersed sites requires careful planning as most locations have limited or no amenities. Stillwater Reservoir sites are predominantly boat-access only, with reviews noting "all except one campsite needs a boat to be reached." Roads leading to dispersed areas may be unpaved and potentially challenging during wet conditions. Cell service is extremely limited or nonexistent in most areas, particularly at Powley Road where "zero Verizon cell service in the whole area" was reported. Campers must pack in all supplies including drinking water, as no potable water sources are available at most sites. Fire rings are common at established dispersed sites, though campers should check current fire restrictions.

These primitive camping areas provide genuine wilderness experiences with opportunities for paddling, swimming, and hiking. Stillwater Reservoir offers exceptional water recreation with "gorgeous waterfront" sites and "a great beach for swimming or paddling." Wildlife viewing is notable, with one camper reporting "Bald Eagles and Loons" at Stillwater. Sunday Lake is described as "lovely and quiet and a great place to take youth campers." The remote nature of these sites ensures solitude, though this isolation means limited services. A review of Payne Lake noted "Beautiful views, peaceful and quiet" while another camper described North Lake Reservoir as having "Quiet, peaceful, and clean" sites around the lake.

Best Dispersed Sites Near Brantingham, New York (13)

    1. Stillwater Reservoir

    9 Reviews
    Old Forge, NY
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 785-2239

    "We hiked into our site, not easy because almost everything is meant to be accessed by boat so we were guessing our course!"

    "Our spot had gorgeous waterfront to it, a stone fire circle where someone had left extra fire wood, and ample trees."

    2. Sunday Lake Dispersed Camping

    1 Review
    Thendara, NY
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 376-3521

    "There’s a small fire ring, and access to the lake for swimming or fishing. 

    Sunday lake has always been lovely and quiet and a great place to take youth campers. "

    4. North Lake Reservoir Campground

    2 Reviews
    Otter Lake, NY
    21 miles

    "Very remote and secluded. We got there after dark and it was beautiful to wake up to the view of the lake. Car camped, but there was enough room for a tent."

    "32 sites all around the lake. Some are walk in right on the lake. Quiet, peaceful, and clean."

    5. Seventh Lake Primitive Camping

    1 Review
    Inlet, NY
    28 miles

    "We happened upon it on our way to the seventh lake campground and ended up staying for two nights. We accessed the sites by water on a canoe trip."

    6. Winona State Forest

    2 Reviews
    Lorraine, NY
    34 miles

    "While there I talked to a state forest maintenance guy. He said there were currently two camping sites and that more might be added.

    The campsite was just feet off of Bargy Road."

    "There were some firewood set out except it was wet. Overall a good free quiet place to camp."

    7. Powley Road in Ferris Wild Forest

    2 Reviews
    Piseco, NY
    41 miles
    Website

    "Site 4 is magical, it is road side, but the view, and access to the river is great. There is a path right from the site."

    "The road is in good condition. No AT&T cell service in this area."

    8. Cranberry Lake Backcountry Sites

    2 Reviews
    Cranberry Lake, NY
    42 miles
    Website

    "Ours had an extensive pile of dry wood, too. There is a decent privy tucked back in the woods. Bring your own TP though! "

    "amazing lake for kayaking and boating.

    sites not crowded together."

    10. Payne Lake Dispersed Site

    1 Review
    Redwood, NY
    44 miles

    "Public access boat ramp with limited parking available on both sides. No amenities on-site. I'm getting two bars of Verizon signal with the help of a WeBoost. Beautiful views, peaceful and quiet."

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Dispersed Camping Reviews near Brantingham, NY

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Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Brantingham, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Brantingham, NY is Stillwater Reservoir with a 4.9-star rating from 9 reviews.

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