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Best Dispersed Camping near Schuyler Falls, NY

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Dispersed camping areas near Schuyler Falls, New York include several primitive sites within the Adirondack region. Multiple locations in surrounding forests permit free, minimalist camping experiences with varying levels of accessibility. Little Green Pond features 12 designated primitive sites under pine tree cover along the pond shoreline, while other options include Ward Brook Campsite, Polliwog Lake, Jones Pond, and Chapel Pond areas. Most sites are located on public forest lands with minimal development and no reservation requirements.

Road access varies significantly between camping locations. Little Green Pond sites require navigating bumpy access roads that become muddy after rainfall, necessitating vehicles with adequate clearance. Similar conditions exist at Polliwog Lake on Floodwood Road, where drive-in access is available but potentially challenging. Some areas like Ward Brook Campsite require hiking in, making them suitable only for tent camping with proper backcountry preparation. The standard 14-day camping limit applies to most dispersed sites in the region. Most locations lack amenities such as drinking water, toilets, or trash service, requiring campers to pack in all supplies and pack out all waste.

These primitive sites offer genuine wilderness experiences with natural features being the primary attraction. "Great campsite with a nice lean-to, fire pit, picnic table, and a privy," notes one camper about Ward Brook Campsite, which sits at the base of Seymour Mountain. Little Green Pond provides peaceful waterfront camping where "sites are on the Pond" and visitors can enjoy "a small beach to swim" according to a recent review. The lack of connectivity enhances the wilderness experience, with one Polliwog Lake camper reporting they enjoyed "very relaxing" conditions with "no cell, no internet." Water sources are available near some sites, particularly at Ward Brook where reviews mention "plenty of water around," though filtering is recommended for safety.

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  • Mike B.
    Sep. 1, 2016

    Lincoln Dispersed Camping

    FR 291

    Down off this back road in VT you can find some beautiful secluded campsites - Yards away from gorgeous running water. No trash or restrooms - Primitive for sure. Prepare for bugs as well. The seclusion of this spot is what makes it. On the weekends some people ride ATVs around here, otherwise it is a sanctuary

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 19, 2024

    Lincoln Dispersed Camping

    FR 291 Dispersed camping

    FR 291 is a somewhat primitive road - lots of big puddles. I would want some clearance for a vehicle. Our Toyota Highlander made it easily. We found 2 campsites with fire pits right off the end of FR 291. Easy stroll to a clean brook for filtering water. Very quiet, though we could hear the occasional dog barking from houses in the Downingville area. There are probably more sites, but really liked the first one we found. Great trees for hammocks.

    Day 2 we walked past the gate beyond the end of the road followed a trail up 500 feet or so of elevation in the foothills to the west of Mt Ellen. Found one more camp site. Road/path had a big blowdown, but looked like some ATVs had been up it in the last few months. Pretty walk, lots of mushrooms.

    Saw no bear sign, but kept all food in car as a precaution.

    Lincoln General Store is 3.5 miles away via Downingville. Some modest resupply options there.

  • Alex R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2023

    Ward Brook Campsite

    Great campsite at the bottom of Seymour mountain

    Great campsite with a nice lean-to. 

    Fire pit, picnic table, and a privy. 

    A bit further you will find some tent spots too. 

    Plenty of water around.

Guide to Schuyler Falls

Primitive camping spots can be found in the Adirondack region near Schuyler Falls, New York, with several dispersed sites located on or around ponds. Little Green Pond offers 12 designated camping spots under pine trees, with some requiring navigation down bumpy access roads that become muddy after rainfall. The pond features a small swimming beach and tree-covered sites. Standard 14-day camping limits typically apply to these off-grid locations.

Ward Brook Campsite provides free tent camping with a lean-to, fire pit, picnic table, and privy. A camper noted, "Plenty of water around," making it convenient for filtering drinking water. Polliwog Lake on Floodwood Road offers a completely disconnected experience, with one visitor mentioning, "no cell, no internet." Most sites in the region lack facilities such as toilets, running water, or trash service, so campers must pack out all waste and bring sufficient supplies for their stay.

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