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Best Tent Camping near Stony Creek, NY

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Tent campsites around Stony Creek, New York range from established sites with minimal amenities to primitive dispersed areas in the surrounding Adirondack forest lands. Stony Creek Family Campground offers tent camping with some facilities, while Cod Pond Dispersed Pull-Off provides a more secluded experience for those seeking primitive tent camping. Several sites in the Lake George Islands area are accessible by boat and offer unique lakeside tent camping experiences.

Most primitive tent sites near Stony Creek feature uneven natural terrain with minimal site preparation. Cod Pond Dispersed Pull-Off provides tent-only sites with fire rings but lacks drinking water, toilets, and trash facilities. Campers should pack in all supplies and be prepared to filter water from nearby streams. Sites like Murphy Lake Leanto, accessible only by hiking trails, offer free tent camping but require greater self-sufficiency. These backcountry camping areas generally follow standard forest regulations with 14-day stay limits and requirements to camp at least 150 feet from water sources. Bear-resistant food containers are recommended throughout the region.

The surrounding wilderness offers excellent opportunities for solitude and immersion in nature. At Murphy Lake Leanto, tent campers find "a forest full of wood" and ample room for tents alongside the lean-to structure. The area's primitive tent campgrounds serve as ideal baselines for hiking, fishing, and paddling adventures. Sites at Cod Pond Dispersed Pull-Off provide privacy with a nearby river that "helps keep it fairly cool at night," according to a visitor. Most tent-only sites in the region offer varying degrees of tree cover, with some providing full shade and others offering partial sun exposure. Campers seeking true wilderness experiences will find the more remote walk-in tent sites particularly rewarding despite requiring additional effort to access.

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  • John E.
    Jun. 19, 2018

    Brown Tract Pond Campground

    I fell in love with this place

    As I sat having by my coffee, watching steam rise from the pond, I listened to the distant calls of Loons.

    I’d describe this campground as a hidden gem, but it’s not for everyone. To get here you leave the paved road and take a gravel road a little ways. On our way we spotted a group of Turkeys wandering about. This campground is for the adventurous. No electric or water hook ups (for RVs) and no shower facilities, but there are restrooms.

    Staff was friendly and helpful. Helped me pick out a site and made sure I was good once I set up. Bring or rent a Canoe and you can travel out to an island in the middle of the pond from which families jump from a large rock into the lake.

    As the sun sets and the stars come out, you’ll look up and suddenly realize just how small you are as you stare at the heavens and see the Milky Way.

    Nothing but peace and quiet. When it’s quiet hours, the only thing you here is nature and the occasional crackle of someone’s fire.

    Would I go here again? Brown Tract is one of those places that after you go once, you find yourself going again and again. Our tripped was booked as soon as we could.

  • Matthew D.
    Oct. 10, 2018

    Cedar River Entrance Camping

    Cedar River Campground

    Stayed at site number 5, I think. It was by the water in the woods just a little bit. Picnic table, fire ring and several outhouses nearby. Beautiful surroundings. There is a small landing to launch kayaks or canoes. A dam with some additional sites on the other side. Town is about 20-30 minutes away. Several trails nearby. Would recommend.  

    Also would recommend traveling further in if you are looking for more sites.

  • Maribeth W.
    Aug. 30, 2016

    Lake Harris Campground

    Wet but beautiful!

    We got rained out!! Our site did have good drainage and ample tree cover so that helped. Easy access to buy firewood on the road into the campground.

  • Kaylee C.
    Oct. 6, 2021

    Moose River Plains

    Amazing in the Fall!

    Stayed at site 51. It's elevated, clear, has a newer outhouse with toilet seat. The old outhouse was left to the side and we used it to store our firewood (to keep dry). We hammered a nail on the inside of the outhouse to hang the shower bladder. It got cold at night, around 30-40. It was fine though in just warm clothes, sleeping bags and an extra blanket. There a path to the river straight across the lane from the site, for water or swimming. We always use the limekiln entrance which is a bit rocky. I have a Chevy spark though and as long as we go super slow, it's passable. The other entrance (which is super long) does have a smoother pass though. While on this trip, we hiked the lost ponds trail, just down a ways from our site. It's worth the time and effort, full of amazing views! Of you have a lightweight or inflatable kayak, take it because the pond is quite large and there's lots to explore. Just a note if you've never been, be sure to stop at an entrance to sign in - the rangers aren't always around but you're so far in that if anything were to ever happen, you'd want them to have your information. This is a pretty remote area to camp and explore.

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 31, 2025

    Golden Beach Campground

    Semi-remote along the South Bay

    The Golden Beach campground has two sections: one is the main campground, with the usual state forest amenities including bathrooms, showers and beach, shared with a couple hundred campsites along the east side of Racquette Lake. However, the campground also manages a string of more remotely placed campsites located along the shor of the south bay of Racquette Lake, removed from the main campground and its amenities but with much more space between sites and direct access to the lake. They also are clustered in small spurs directly accessible to Rt 28, which has pluses and minuses. For me, these quieter more rustic sites are preferable, especially with the easy access for canoeing right on the lake. Picnic table, tent site, parking spot and fire ring are all provided, right along the beautiful lake. The smallest spur has only 2 campsites, which is perfect when you want a quiet spot! Big trees, peace and quiet, beautiful Adirondack experience, also not too far from the main campground  and many hiking trails in the area

  • Cynthia K.
    Aug. 28, 2020

    Half Moon Pond State Park Campground

    Beautifully Well Kept

    We camped here for two nights for a mid-week getaway. The park is small, quiet and very well cared for. Restrooms are modern and clean. Everyone seems to adhere to quiet hours so it was easy to get a good night's sleep. There's no difficulty with fires here, because the firewood sold on site is kiln dried and kept in a shed, and the fire pits are 3 - sided concrete block. We had a waterfront site so we could launch our kayaks right from our site. The pond is very weedy, so fishing was not so great, but the hiking trails around the park were fun. Half Moon is a hidden gem!

  • Kyle H.
    Sep. 7, 2016

    Sharp Bridge Campground

    Gem just off the Northway

    Checked in on 9/2 for one evening. The guy working the desk was very helpful with wood. The recent delivery of wood was sub-par, but he helped me with extra wood free of charge and fire starter. The campground received 4g LTE service. One of the quietest campsites I've ever stayed at in the Adirondacks.

  • Miccal M.
    Jan. 18, 2024

    Crown Point Campground

    great place to stop for a night - very little privacy

    If you like history this is a great spot to camp, when exploring.  Just don't expect privacy. That said the views are wonderful.  The sites all have fire rings, tent sites don't have anything else.  RV sites do offer full hookups.  The access into the site is paved.  There is a trash house and bathhouse on the grounds.

  • R
    Sep. 1, 2020

    Lewey Lake Campground

    Beautiful, great location

    We stayed here for 2 nights at sight 122. Although not a waterfront site, it was beautiful. Slightly muddy during a downpour but the puddles cleared quickly. No complaints, campers were all respectful of quiet hours.

Guide to Stony Creek

Tent camping near Stony Creek, New York offers backcountry wilderness experiences within the southeastern Adirondack region, typically at elevations between 800-1500 feet. The area's mixed hardwood and conifer forests create variable camping conditions throughout the year, with July temperatures averaging 70°F and January dropping to 14°F. Winter camping requires additional preparation as snowfall can exceed 65 inches annually in this section of Warren County.

What to do

Paddle the Cedar River: Cedar River Entrance Camping provides direct water access for kayaking and canoeing adventures. "There is a small landing to launch kayaks or canoes. A dam with some additional sites on the other side," notes Matthew D., who recommends exploring further into the area for additional camping options.

Island hopping excursions: Long Island Group — Lake George Islands offers unique boat-accessible camping experiences. "Worth a trip from just about anywhere. Absolutely beautiful and you can't beat camping on an island," shares T K., who visited in spring when fewer boaters are on the lake.

Mountain biking trails: Ushers Road State Forest features bicycle-friendly nature trails that connect to potential camping locations. "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," reports one visitor who discovered multiple potential campsites branching off from the main trails.

What campers like

Waterfront proximity: Glen Island Group campers appreciate the lakeside setting. "Definitely need a decent sized boat with a gas outboard to get there, but wow. What an experience. Me the wife and our 3 children had an amazing time on our three night stay," Justin B. shares about their island camping adventure.

Private retreats: Campers at Cod Pond Dispersed Pull-Off value the seclusion. "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," notes Josie W., who found the site offered good privacy despite proximity to the road.

Family-run hospitality: Stony Creek Family Campground maintains a welcoming atmosphere that keeps campers returning. "It's a nice family ran campground. We love it here and plan to come back!" writes Elizabeth P., highlighting the personal touch that distinguishes established campgrounds from dispersed options.

What you should know

Island camping requirements: Narrow Island Group — Lake George Islands demands thorough preparation. "TAKE EVERYTHING you need including extra ice. Once there, settle in & relax, you aren't going anywhere," advises Rebecca E., who recommends checking weather forecasts to select sites based on wind direction.

Navigation challenges: Finding tent camping sites near Stony Creek often requires careful attention. At Cod Pond Pull-Off, Taylor A. warns, "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."

Bathroom facilities: Cedar River Entrance Camping offers basic amenities. "There are many outhouses, a picnic table, and a fire ring close by," states one reviewer, which represents more facilities than many dispersed camping options in the area where campers must follow leave-no-trace principles.

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