Best Dispersed Camping near Orwell, NY
Several dispersed camping areas exist in the state forests near Orwell, New York. Winona State Forest offers primitive tent sites marked by small black and yellow placards, with some sites featuring basic stone fire rings. Most sites are located just off Bargy Road. According to one camper, "The primitive campsite was a little difficult to find" but provides "a good free quiet place to camp."
Towsley Road Dispersed Camping provides free sites that accommodate both tents and RVs with drive-in access. A camper noted it's "good for someone who doesn't want something too off the road," adding that "when you get to the destination you have to go a little more up the road until you see a sign and a sand patch." For more secluded backcountry camping, Sunday Lake and Blue Lagoon primitive sites require short hike-in access. These sites offer swimming in "clean and clear" water but have no amenities beyond basic fire rings. Campers should note that competition for these sites can occur as no reservations are accepted, and the standard 14-day camping duration limit likely applies to all these areas.
