Best Dispersed Camping near Lake George, NY

Recent Dispersed Reviews in Lake George

19 Reviews of 28 Lake George Campgrounds

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  Kevin C.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 30, 2024

  Somerset Airfield

  Good stopover location

  Only the first section of the campground was open due to flooding. As a result, there were puddles everywhere.

  Campsites are listed as disbursed but there are only 7 trees to separate 9 camp sites. The campsites are all next to the road and have fire circles.

  There is a single pit toilet at the end of the camping area. No garbage service, no water, no cell service. Basically a camp site where you can share a fire with the neighbors.

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  Thomas and James S.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 28, 2024

  Last light on Michigan Brook

  The Last Light

  Love this site! The very last spot on the right hand side. If you’ve reached the closed gate you’ve missed the site! Keep it clean!

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  Josie W.

  Traveler

  

  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.

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  Thomas and James S.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 12, 2024

  NF 83 - riverside

  Enchanting

  Peacefully placed along the bends of the river is a large open grassy area with a sizable fire pit! The left side of the drive in is swampy so be sure to not drift to that side. The beginning of the little driveway is quite rough with some bigger rocks we have substantial ground clearance so no issues there but smaller ground clearances may feel a bump or two! Live by the motto leave nicer than you found it so we all can continue to enjoy the beauty!

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  Miccal M.

  Legend

  

  Mar. 29, 2024

  Somerset Airfield

  Winter camping wonder

  Well, that was an experience! Met some friends Friday night at the Somerset Airfield for a weekend of camping. We endured Snow and mid 20s Friday night with 8" of fresh snow to wake up to Saturday, and our main Roadhouse down from the weight of the snow. The stakes didn't hold in the frozen ground. So, we tied them to the trees and our cars. Saturday, we got at least 8" more along with sleet, freezing rain, and rain. Saturday evening, we had 3" more by 11pm.

   Then the fun began as the wind blew the storms out and temperatures plummeted to 8⁰ and a windchill of-3 for this morning. Everything crusted was over with a good inch of ice. I have never endured such winds camping, I was sure camp was going to be blown apart. Even with a winter fly tight to the snow my hammock was rocking all night. Our tarps held mostly, we only lost one or two anchor points. Gear that wasn't staked, tied or put in our cars moved blown around inside our foxholes of snow.

  In the morning when packing up and breaking the ice glazed on everything.

  we stayed in the first few sites, there are walk in sites behind these that have easy river access.  in the winter be ready for snowmobiles, in the summer trucks.

  As I've stated in my other review for this location, there are outhouses here and firerings.  It is an easy dirtroad drive to get to this location, that is why they tend to be used so much by RVers.

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  Miccal M.

  Legend

  

  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.

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  Miccal M.

  Legend

  

  Mar. 1, 2024

  Somerset Airfield

  Least favorite of all the primitive sites in the area

  I've camped here a couple of times and it is ok.  This really is just a grass strip next to FR71 with a bunch of sites and a pit house.  It is probably good for people who camp with RVs or Trailor's that can't get into smaller sites, but if you can I would go some where else.

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  Miccal M.

  Legend

  

  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.

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  Miccal M.

  Legend

  

  Jan. 18, 2024

  NF 83 - riverside

  Quiet spot on the river

  I've looked at this spot a few times and it is normally way to wet to camp at, but this time it was frozen.  This is a nice clearing near the river where the road used to cross.

  The access into this location is a little rough but most cars should make it, I would prefer having a little more clearance though just to be sure.  

  Being a primitive site there is only a fire ring here.

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  Miccal M.

  Legend

  

  Jan. 18, 2024

  NF83 Dispersed site 1

  Nice remote location

  This primitive spot is a little more than a clearing with a fire pit.  But what a great spot with no light pollution, cell signal or distractions.  Don't expect to get in here unless you have more than 8" of clearance under your vehicle.  

  I was here in winter, but I would expect in summer a lot of undergrowth in the woods, if your hammock camping bring a manchette to clear a spot.

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  Meghan B.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 19, 2023

  Powley Road in Ferris Wild Forest

  Powley Road

  Had a quiet and peaceful stay. Must camp at a numbered site. Most sites are right along the road, but I was lucky enough to snag one deeper in the woods. Some of the sites even have an outhouse. Stayed in October, so when I left early the next morning, I passed a lot of hunters that had camped along the road, too. The road is in good condition. No AT&T cell service in this area.

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  Erica M.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 2, 2023

  Somerset Airfield

  Nice spot but to busy

  Westford there last weekend. Got up on a Friday with plenty of spots. 10 spaces between the bathrooms/vault toilets with only 3 other 4 in working order. Great location near Somerset Reservoir. Weekend was interrupted by a domestic violence situation a few sites downbeat resulted in fights and someone shooting off a handgun. Took state police over 50 minutes to respond and multiple families left...... Can't pick the other people using the space I guess, but lots of trash left in fire pitsand all along river. Water behind the sites more like a marsh. Flat levels it's and people able to fit their campers. Campers near us said there are more sites if you pass the airfield that are more spread out past the actual airfield sites.

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  Taylor A.

  Traveler

  

  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.

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  Tim M.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 26, 2023

  Statton Pond Camp on Forest Road 71

  NFR 71 Wide Open Site, North End

  Easy access to an open circle, capable of handling multiple rigs for a large gathering. Stone fire ring in the center. We had this all to ourselves in our Bean teardrop. 

  Good hiking access to Stratton Pond, to Branch Pond, to Grout Pond Recreation Area, to the AT/LT. 

  Pretty quiet during our stay, plenty of dispersed sites along 71 further south. 

  Only reason for 4 stars is the lack of any long distance views from the site itself. 

  2 bars of USCellular LTE

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  M.A.D. P.

  Legend

  

  Jan. 1, 2023

  Somerset Airfield

  Small open park

  The Airfield Campground is a strip of land with several campsites and fire pits. It has pit toilets. These sites are close together with little to no shade. Some sites have access to a stream that flows behind the park. The real attraction is the huge Somerset Resevoir which is up the road. Plenty of fishing, paddling, hiking and picnicking opportunities. There are other dispersed sites down the road that are free

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  T K.

  Guide

  

  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.

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  Sandy L.

  Traveler

  

  Feb. 28, 2022

  Dispersed site along Forest RD 71

  Love camping here!

  I would have given 5 stars except for the unfortunate fact that 2 years in a row my husband and I had to spend over an hour cleaning the site from the people before us.... We camp here every summer and make sure the site is left clean and ready for the camper...

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  Kirk C.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 4, 2021

  Dispersed site along Forest RD 71

  Muddy

  I found this camping area on dyrt app. I didn't have too much luck with a different app.... So I decided to try this out. This particular campsite is very muddy. Well, at least today it is. I have an SUV and I didn't trust it to get through, and I didn't want to get stuck. There are a few spots around you can park at. I chose a more sunny and open spot with less trees. So there's more options. It's very quiet definitely check it out.

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  Miccal M.

  Legend

  

  Jan. 29, 2021

  Dispersed site along Forest RD 71

  Nice Primitive spot in the Green Mountains

  One of many locations along Forest rd 71, this spot was a good place to pitch a tent for the night while exploring the area even in the rain.