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Dispersed Camping near Mayfield, NY

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    Several dispersed camping areas surround Mayfield in upstate New York, with sites available in nearby state forests and along waterways. Fort Plain Lock 15 on Empire Trail offers a basic parking area along the Mohawk River with pit toilets, potable water, and trash disposal. The site permits both tent and RV camping, though visitors should expect highway and train noise. A review noted, "It's a parking lot with a view, right on the water."

    Powley Road in Ferris Wild Forest provides numbered primitive sites, some with outhouses. Most campsites are roadside, though a few sit deeper in the woods. The road remains in good condition, but campers should note there is no Verizon or AT&T service in this area. Duck Pond Campsite and Betty Brook Camp offer more remote options with fire rings and stream access, though both require navigating rough dirt roads. A camper mentioned about Betty Brook, "Sometimes you never see anyone. You camp on the stream." Most dispersed sites in the region follow the standard 14-day camping limit on public lands.

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    Best Dispersed Campgrounds near Mayfield (16)

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      1. Fort Plain Lock 15 on Empire Trail

      4.8(6)21mi from MayfieldRVs, Tents

      "Continue driving past the original coordinates until you reach the dirt parking lot on the right. You’ll see signs that say “No Vehicles Past This Point” — those apply only to the grassy picnic area."

      "Shaded areas and picnic tables. It is located on the Mohawk River. It is a busy train location across the river."

      2. Rockwood State Forest

      Be the first to review12mi from Mayfield

      3. Powley Road in Ferris Wild Forest

      4.5(2)24mi from MayfieldRVs, Tents

      "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."

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      4. Ushers Road State Forest

      5.0(1)28mi from MayfieldTents

      "This trailhead provides access to bicycle-friendly nature trails. I explored both directions on my bike, riding approximately half a mile down each side."

      5. Bear Slide in Lake George Wild Forest

      5.0(1)28mi from MayfieldRVs, Tents

      "It was rocky getting there but super super remote - zero service. Great space for my jeep and honestly you could fit a LARGE RV. There is a bathroom at the entrance."

      6. Featherstonhaugh State Forest Site

      Be the first to review21mi from Mayfield

      7. Cod Pond Dispersed Pull-Off

      3.5(2)31mi from MayfieldTents

      "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."

      8. Crane Mountain Pond Campsite

      5.0(1)34mi from Mayfield

      "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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      9. Betty Brook Camp

      4.5(2)42mi from MayfieldRVs, Tents

      "I live near this campground. I'm about a mile away and I pass it every day. It is rather remote, but it is right along West kill road."

      "Remote. Sometimes you never see anyone. Sometimes you see some people. You camp on the stream. There is a couple of spots"

      10. Duck Pond Campsite

      4.5(2)42mi from MayfieldTents

      "After driving unpaved dirt road for a while, we arrived a surprisingly well maintained beautiful campsites. The pond is small so the mosquitos were not too bad."

      "Intermittent cell service which was frightening while driving on these rough roads"

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    • Josie W.
      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.

    • The L.The Dyrt PRO User
      May. 8, 2025

      Ushers Road State Forest

      Trail head

      This trailhead provides access to bicycle-friendly nature trails. I explored both directions on my bike, riding approximately half a mile down each side. The terrain eventually transitions into a low-lying, swampy area, likely due to recent rainfall over the past week.

      About 500 feet down the right-hand trail, there is a smaller path branching off to the left. This leads to a previously used campsite, approximately 200 feet from the main trail. The site includes a stone fire ring, indicating prior use.

      Given that camping is permitted anywhere in the woods as long as it’s at least 150 feet off the trail, the surrounding area offers an abundance of potential camping spots.

    • Taylor A.
      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.

    • YThe Dyrt PRO User
      Sep. 2, 2024

      Duck Pond Campsite

      Open quite campsites

      After driving unpaved dirt road for a while, we arrived a surprisingly well maintained beautiful campsites. The pond is small so the mosquitos were not too bad. So few people passed by and very unknown quite and we just loved the experience. Just be careful driving in the sometimes rough conditions.

    • The L.The Dyrt PRO User
      Apr. 10, 2025

      Duck Pond Campsite

      Small vehicle only

      The road in on old cemetery rd was pretty rough, so we decided to go out the other way, which was way worse. The site itself, was pretty nice, Fire pit, trickling stream, but the years taken off the life of my truck was not worth it. Intermittent cell service which was frightening while driving on these rough roads

    • Ashlee C.The Dyrt PRO User
      Oct. 28, 2024

      North Lake Reservoir Campground

      Beautiful spot!

      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. Fire pit at the site and a bathroom across the way from the first site.

    • Mona M.
      May. 16, 2025

      Fort Plain Lock 15 on Empire Trail

      Just Passed Lock 15

      Continue driving past the original coordinates until you reach the dirt parking lot on the right. You’ll see signs that say “No Vehicles Past This Point” — those apply only to the grassy picnic area. The parking lot is large, rocky, and uneven, situated right on the Mohawk River. It's a great spot for wildlife viewing and fishing (with a valid license). Verizon cell service is good here. At the lock parking area, you'll find pit toilets, a dumpster, and potable water available on the side of the building as you enter.

    • DThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 3, 2026

      Fort Plain Lock 15 on Empire Trail

      Fun unique spot

      Lock 15 is big area with varied places to park. There is a port a potty and potable water and All free. Shaded areas and picnic tables. It is located on the Mohawk River. It is a busy train location across the river. A boat did not enter the lock during our visit but it is an active lock on the Erie Canal. There is ample parking for a dozen or more campervans. It’s only 25 miles from Copperstown, NY. Felt very safe here.

    • The L.The Dyrt PRO User
      Apr. 10, 2025

      Fort Plain Lock 15 on Empire Trail

      Great overnight.

      Simply it’s a parking lot with a view. The parking area is right on the water. It offers sounds of the highway and freight trains going by, my wife and I love it. If you need quiet, keep on moving. There are grills in the grassy area for tent camping, also a potable water tap.

    Guide to Mayfield

    Several dispersed camping areas populate the forests and waterways surrounding Mayfield, New York. Fort Plain Lock 15 on Empire Trail offers a basic parking lot along the Mohawk River with pit toilets, potable water, and trash service. The site accommodates both tents and RVs but comes with highway and train noise. Powley Road in Ferris Wild Forest provides numbered roadside campsites, some with outhouses and river access. Reviews note "zero Verizon cell service in the whole area."

    The region includes multiple primitive options with varying accessibility. Betty Brook Camp and Duck Pond Campsite feature streamside camping but require careful navigation on rough forest roads. A review warns Duck Pond's access road was "pretty rough" with only "intermittent cell service." Ushers Road State Forest allows camping anywhere at least 150 feet from trails, with established sites containing stone fire rings. Crane Mountain Pond Campsite requires hiking in but rewards campers with "gorgeous sunset views" according to visitors. Most sites enforce the standard 14-day camping limit on public lands.

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Mayfield, NY is Fort Plain Lock 15 on Empire Trail with a 4.8-star rating from 6 reviews.

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