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Best Dispersed Camping near Clymer, NY

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Several dispersed camping options exist within the forests near Clymer, New York. The North Harmony State Forest offers primitive sites along Warner Road, while nearby Pennsylvania locations provide additional free camping opportunities in Allegheny National Forest areas. Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite, FR437, Salmon Creek Dispersed, and Camp Seneca represent the main primitive camping zones in the region. These sites typically feature established fire rings but minimal to no other amenities, aligning with traditional dispersed camping regulations on public lands.

Access roads vary significantly between sites. Many require careful navigation, particularly after rain. The road to Salmon Creek Dispersed is noted as being "out" and unsuitable for larger vehicles. Forestry Road in Pennsylvania has good conditions where "most any car would have no problem driving down it," though some sites are accessible only by foot. Sites at North Harmony State Forest have posted signs indicating "Day Use Only," creating uncertainty about overnight camping permissions. Camp Seneca stands as an exception with designated sites featuring fire rings, picnic tables, and a portable toilet.

These areas provide varying levels of seclusion and natural settings. A camper noted Forestry Road offers "a slice of Allegheny Heaven" with "big open spots with established fire rings." Wildlife encounters are possible - one review mentioned black bears in the area, advising visitors to "pack up all food and trash at night." Cell service is limited but available at certain spots, with one reviewer noting "spotty cell service through the forest" where you can "walk around for a couple minutes and find some." Seasonal considerations are important, as fall foliage enhances the experience while winter brings freezing temperatures and icy conditions. Several locations show evidence of previous use, with Warner Road described as having "a lot of litter" though generally serving "its purpose as a free place to sleep along a longer trip."

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  • Aliza N.
    Jun. 26, 2022

    Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite

    Free dispersed camping in the Allegheny

    We camp in a lot of primitive dispersed camping, but finding a spot like this in the east is challenging! So for that…YAY, we love it. But, it’s not perfect. The road is behind the town of Ludlow (or Sheffield depending on which direction you are coming from). From Ludlow take the “Scenic Dr” and it turns into the forestry road. Lots of pull offs off this main road and you could prob find some more private ones if you explored the smaller dirt roads off the main forestry road. No services here obvi since it’s primitive camping. Road is in good condition and most any car would have no problem driving down it.

  • Ian B.
    Aug. 26, 2024

    Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite

    Nice, peaceful and free

    If you don’t mind roughing it a bit, it’s really quite nice. Sites are first come first serve and there is a bit of day traffic to get to Hector Falls. Which is a nice little 2 mile hike. Some good exploring. Bring tick/bug spray. Found several on my boys and me.

  • Ian H.
    May. 23, 2022

    Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite

    A slice of Allegheny Heaven

    This spot is a boondocker’s delight! Big open spots with established fire rings. Quiet except for the distant rumble of a train passing the town down in the valley. The road is definitely hidden behind the town of Ludlow but we were able to find it at 2am after a long drive from cape cod.

  • Bob J.
    Sep. 1, 2021

    Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite

    Comes as advertised! Really nice spot!

    The spot I stayed is right on the marker.  There are multiple spots along the main forest road. Some you can drive your car in and tuck it back. Other spots you cant take your car at all.   There are tons of logging roads that split off the main forest road. They mostly have gates that say "Logging road, no public motor vehicles allowed" but they also say "Foot travel is welcome" I went down a few of these roads and almost always found a few spots that would be great places to set up camp if you are willing to walk a little bit from your car. There is a really cool place called Hector Falls. The trailhead is about a mile down the road from this spot. It's about 3/4 a mile hike into the woods. The falls are really cool to look at, and has some cool rock formations. Be careful the cliffs are about a 20 ft straight drop. Other than that this spot is not a bad spot at all. Fire wood can be found all around.

  • Rose S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 7, 2024

    Warner Road Dispersed Camping in North Harmony State Forest

    fine site, messy

    The site was fine, fire pit, primitive spot so no services. We arrived late at night so couldn’t see so well but stopped in a clearing on the road toward the coordinates.

    Kind of a gross site, the previous people who stayed at our site were messy and left litter, but it served its purpose as a free place to sleep along a longer trip.

  • Mystic S.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 16, 2023

    Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite

    Pretty goof spot! Easy to find

    Sometimes I read other people's reviews, and I just don't understand how we went to the same spot. This place is fine. Easy enough to find (found it first try without ever once wondering where am i).

    Apparently the entire area is a natural gas reserve, so there are these blue and orange posts signifying gas lines, those are actually the hiking trails. They don't look like normal trail heads. There is spotty cell service through the forest, usually you can walk around for a couple minutes and find some. I managed to get an average of 3-4 bars of 5g every day.

    So!! My car battery died while I was out there, the company that helped me jump start found me with no problems, they do it a lot. So that's cool!

    Also... there's black bears that live in the several caves in the area. I was meditating in my car one evening and a bear stood up and pushed against my window. Definitely be sure to pack up all food and trash at night. The bears are skittish, but they will find you if there's food in you camp!!

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 13, 2025

    Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite

    Don’t recommend

    Apple Maps brings you way far away, follow the pin and it will bring you. Way too grown in as of August . Didn’t end up staying here. May be a good spot in the fall once the grass dies. Secluded spot though

  • Scott C.
    Jul. 1, 2023

    Salmon Creek Dispersed

    Salmon Creek

    Theres a few dispersed spots back here. Its pretty nice area. The road is out tho so dont take a big rig

Guide to Clymer

Dispersed camping near Clymer, New York offers primitive sites in the surrounding state forests and public lands. The area sits within the Allegheny Plateau region with elevations ranging from 1,400 to 2,100 feet, creating varied terrain for campers seeking a more rustic experience. Winter temperatures can drop below 10°F while summer brings moderate 70-80°F days with frequent rainfall.

What to do

Waterfall hiking: The free camping areas near Hector Falls provide access to interesting rock formations. One camper at Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite notes, "There is a really cool place called Hector Falls. The trailhead is about a mile down the road from this spot. It's about 3/4 a mile hike into the woods. The falls are really cool to look at, and has some cool rock formations."

Wildlife watching: The forests around Clymer contain black bears and smaller wildlife. A camper warns, "There's black bears that live in the several caves in the area. I was meditating in my car one evening and a bear stood up and pushed against my window. Definitely be sure to pack up all food and trash at night."

Winter recreation: Cold weather camping offers solitude for those properly prepared. A winter visitor to Forestry Road reports, "Super peaceful. It was freezing, quite literally, with nights in the low teens. The melting and refreezing had made the roads and surrounding trails a little slippery so I would be cautious if traveling alone."

What campers like

Creek access: Several sites offer water proximity for ambient sound and scenery. A camper at Camp Seneca shared, "We picked the biggest site next to the creek. The tree canopy over our site was dense enough that we did not get very wet when it rains."

Solitude and space: Many dispersed sites provide quiet camping away from crowds. One reviewer noted about FR437 dispersed campsite, "Nice little hideaway, it is however right across from where people have made a make shift shooting range, which I thought to be a bonus."

Free accommodations: Budget-conscious campers appreciate the cost-free options. A visitor described their experience: "This spot is a boondocker's delight! Big open spots with established fire rings. Quiet except for the distant rumble of a train passing the town down in the valley."

What you should know

Road conditions: Access roads to some camping areas require careful navigation. A camper at Salmon Creek Dispersed warns, "The road is out though so don't take a big rig."

Cleanliness issues: Some sites suffer from previous camper neglect. A visitor to Warner Road reported, "Kind of a gross site, the previous people who stayed at our site were messy and left litter, but it served its purpose as a free place to sleep along a longer trip."

Cell service variability: Connectivity fluctuates throughout the region. One camper shared their experience: "There is spotty cell service through the forest, usually you can walk around for a couple minutes and find some. I managed to get an average of 3-4 bars of 5g every day."

Tips for camping with families

Tick prevention: The forests have tick populations that require vigilance. A family camper warns, "Bring tick/bug spray. Found several on my boys and me."

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Clymer, NY is Warner Road Dispersed Camping in North Harmony State Forest with a 3-star rating from 2 reviews.

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