Best Dispersed Camping near Liberty, NY
Several dispersed camping options exist in the Catskill Mountains near Liberty, New York. Denning Trailhead provides primitive camping spots approximately 1.5 miles from the trailhead along a river, serving as a base for hikes to Tabletop and Peekamoose mountains. Echo Lake offers tent sites surrounding the water with one lean-to, though sites can become swampy near the shoreline and fill quickly during peak periods. Both locations are free, permit fires, and require standard Leave No Trace practices.
Allaben Primitive Campsites provides drive-in access with fire pits, picnic tables, and proximity to fishing areas, while remaining close to town services. Hemlock Ridge MUA Dispersed camping area accommodates roughly 4-6 vehicles in the parking area with camping permitted 150 feet from trails. A review noted, "There are absolutely no amenities whatsoever and barely even a signal here, but it's quiet and off the beaten path." Hickok Brook features limited camping spots with rough road access requiring high-clearance vehicles. Most sites lack facilities, so campers must pack in all supplies and pack out all waste.
