Best Dispersed Camping near Holland, NY
Several state forests surround Holland, New York, providing primitive camping options with varying levels of accessibility and amenities. Palmers Pond State Forest stands out with its free dispersed sites situated around a small pond. The grassy terrain under pine trees offers flat camping areas with existing fire pits and some picnic tables. A camper wrote, "Beautiful grassy spots around the pond and along the road in." Access can be tricky—visitors should approach from the north entrance via Turnpike Road to South Road rather than taking Palmers Pond Road, which leads to a dead end.
Boyce State Forest offers more rugged options with hike-in and walk-in sites. The area includes a lean-to approximately half a mile along the Finger Lakes Trail, complete with a fire pit and privy. Trail conditions can be problematic during wet seasons. Camp Seneca provides several designated sites with fire rings and picnic tables adjacent to a creek, plus a portable toilet. Both Ossian State Forest locations have restricted access according to recent visitors, with fallen trees blocking some areas and limited site maintenance. Most dispersed camping in the region allows fires where rings exist, though restrictions may apply seasonally.
